Human cases of Leptospirosis are extremely rare in Berkeley or California. Doctors statewide are—and have been—required to report all such cases to public health officials.Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease, is present in rats in the area generally bounded by Codornices Creek, Gilman Street, San Pablo Avenue, and the railroad tracks. The most common way the bacteria is spread is through the urine…
Residential (1-4 unit) property owners in Berkeley can sign up to receive waste services for curbside pick up of trash, recycling, and compost. These customers can also purchase pre-paid bags for extra trash or plant debris material that will not fit in a container. Waste services…
Access the Berkeley Municipal Code online to learn about the City’s local laws.Ordinances Pending CodificationThe following Ordinances were recently adopted by the City Council (please consult the Council Annotated Agendas available from the City Council website), and are not yet…
The City of Berkeley receives funding for mental health services from the State of California’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Berkeley uses the funding to transform and expand local mental health services. Beginning July 1, 2026, the Mental Health Services Act will be replaced by the State of California …
Berkeley’s green building requirements are helping reduce our community’s dependence on fossil-fuels and create healthier, more resilient buildings. They are designed to transition our community to carbon-free building materials and operation, with requirements for renewable energy and efficient use of energy, water, and building materials.LEED Gold certificationApplies to: New buildings and…
Apply for a building permit before beginning work on your construction project. All construction work and most repairs require building permits unless specifically exempted. Apply for a…
REVISED AGENDA(ADDED CONTINUED ITEM FROM JUNE 9, 2026AND CORRECTED RECOMMENDATION OF ITEM 4)Tuesday, June 16, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 5101 GREAT AMERICA PKWY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers: …
Build connections with neighbors so you are ready to support each other if a disaster happens. In an emergency, first responders may not be able to get to you immediately. Those who live nearby are best positioned to help.Being familiar with the people who live closest to you — and making simple disaster plans together — helps you and your neighborhood respond and recover more quickly.Building a…
In an emergency, officials may use different tools to share information and instructions. Get familiar with these tools now, and sign up if needed, to be ready to get alerts in an emergency. To ensure that you have access to information from multiple sources in an emergency, review the available systems below.BERKELEY'S EMERGENCY ALERTING SYSTEMSDuring an emergency, check these sources for…
Check and sign up for emergency alertsGet real-time wildfire evacuation alerts with the City’s tools:
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