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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Vaccinations available: Berkeley, Alameda County residents 16+ and local workers in public transit, janitorial, housecleaning and other high infection-risk industries - First dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available April 13-16 for Berkeley or Alameda County residents who are at least 16 years old or who work in Alameda County in one of the following sectors at increased risk of exposure: [more...]

Opt up for 100% renewable power at your home or business - Reduce your carbon emissions and help Berkeley meet its climate goals by opting for a 100% renewable home electricity plan through East Bay Community Energy, as the City of Berkeley has done. [more...]

New activities allowed as case rate declines and Berkeley enters “orange tier” - As case rates and the percentage of positive tests continue to decline countywide, state rules allow more activities to open in the City of Berkeley as well throughout Alameda County as long as COVID-19 precautions are used. [more...]

For those late or struggling with rent or utilities, assistance available - Low-income tenants or small landlords in Berkeley struggling to pay rent or utilities because of the pandemic can apply online for assistance to cover both past and future costs. [more...]

With big tobacco still marketing to kids, let's talk about health effects - Help kids and teens make healthy choices about tobacco use by talking with your children about the risks of smoking, vaping, and flavored tobacco. [more...]

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