COVID-19 Updates: See cityofberkeley.info/covid19 for news, information, and status of City services.

Everyone is required to stay home, except for essential needs. When out, protect yourself and those around you by wearing a face covering, staying 6 feet away from others, and washing your hands often. Learn more at cityofberkeley.info/covid19. City offices are closed to the public. Some services are available remotely.

The City of Berkeley Health Officer has ordered all residents to shelter at home, leaving only to receive or provide essential services, starting 12:01 am on Tuesday, March 17. See details of the Order, frequently asked questions, and recommendations from Berkeley Public Health at https://www.cityofberkeley.info/coronavirus.

City Council Live Stream: Please visit https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventWebcastMain.aspx

ZAB Live Stream: Please visit http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Zoning_Adjustment_Board_Meeting_-_Video_Stream.aspx.

The City of Berkeley web site is undergoing scheduled maintenance starting on Friday night, September 13 and ending on Saturday afternoon, September 14. During this time, most web pages should be available, but some resources may become unavailable for short periods of time.

Looking for a live stream of the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) meeting on 5/9/19, at 7:00pm? Please visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1UAnZ8kU8EWllREyOY7rwQ/. The normal viewing methods will not work this time due to a concurrent City Council Special Meeting at the same time.

Looking for a live stream of the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) meeting on 2/28/19, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM? Please visit http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Zoning_Adjustment_Board_Meeting_-_Video_Stream.aspx. The normal viewing methods will not work this time due to a concurrent City Council Special Meeting at the same date and time.

PG&E is reporting a widespread outage affecting thousands of customers in Berkeley and many City buildings, including the Finance Customer Service Center and the Permit Service Center. Call respective City services for further details, or check the PG&E outage page. Power is expected to return by 12:45pm. Traffic lights that are not working should be treated as a four-way stop sign.

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Get tested: self-administered COVID-19 testing kiosk returns Saturday - Sign up now to be tested for COVID-19 as soon as Saturday at a walk-up kiosk on San Pablo Avenue. [more...]

If you suspect you have COVID-19, isolate yourself at home - If you suspect you have COVID-19, start self-isolating at home immediately. Do not wait for a positive test result. [more...]

Census takers will start visiting homes in Berkeley next week - Complete the 2020 Census before August 11 to avoid a home visit from a Census worker. [more...]

Protections, support for renters struggling due to COVID-19 - If you're struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19, know that landlords in Berkeley cannot evict you for non-payment - but you must notify your landlord in writing no more than 7 days after your rent is due. [more...]

Home delivered restaurant meals available to older adults in need - People over the age of 65 and those with underlying health conditions over 60 may be eligible to receive three restaurant meals a day delivered to their home through an emergency food assistance program, which has just been extended through August 9. [more...]

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