Berkeley is a city with a small population and a big reputation.
In California alone, there are more than 30 cities bigger than Berkeley. In Alameda County alone, Berkeley is ranked fourth in population behind Oakland, Fremont, and Hayward. And yet, we are famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech and the arts.
Berkeley is a constantly changing mix of long-time residents and new neighbors, and whether you just arrived from Albany or Azerbaijan, you are welcome here.
Please visit About Berkeley to learn more about the City or the Web Welcome to learn about our new website.
City Offices Closure - As a cost-saving measure and for two national and City holidays, many City of Berkeley offices will be closed Dec. 24-January 1, and will re-open on Friday, January 2. [more...]
Winter Safety Tips from the Berkeley Fire Department - Berkeley Fire Department/Office of Emergency Services encourages you to use the following safety tips to protect yourself, your family and your home from the potential threat of fire this winter. You can greatly reduce your chances of being a fire casualty by being able to identify potential hazards and following these safety tips: [more...]
Toys Not Tickets - On Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 8:00AM, members of the Berkeley Police Department (BPD) and the Berkeley Fire Department will gather in the front lobby of the Ronald Tsukamoto Public Safety Building (PSB, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way) to continue a 15 year tradition of giving to the less fortunate in our community. [more...]