Red Flag Warning for the Berkeley hills: Saturday, September 26 - Monday, September 28 - A high fire danger warning has been issued for the Berkeley hills from Saturday evening to Monday morning. Hills residents should prepare by signing up for alerts, reviewing evacuation routes, packing or refreshing "go bags," and parking off street when possible. [more...]
Leveling off of COVID-19 cases, hopeful sign for schools - Berkeley's Health Officer is looking to reopen elementary schools, a local priority that state restrictions will allow if cases continue stabilizing. [more...]
Online workshops on electric cars and e-bikes in English and Spanish - Learn about the many benefits of electric cars and e-bikes at a series of online workshops highlighting the benefits of zero-emission transportation. At these events, you’ll get to talk to electric car owners and e-bike riders, see a virtual vehicle tour, and hear about the many incentive and rebate programs that make plug-in cars more affordable. [more...]
Apply now for one of 16 new permanently affordable apartments in northwest Berkeley - A new apartment building in northwest Berkeley is taking lottery applications for sixteen affordable units created through the City's Below Market Rate program. Applications are due to the property manager by 5pm October 13. [more...]
Help us make Berkeley’s land use rules easier to understand - Give feedback to help us make it easier to understand Berkeley's zoning laws, which govern what can be built and what activities can take place in a particular location. [more...]