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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Elected Commissioner of the Rent Stabilization Board in Berkeley, California. For Rent Board information or to contact Rent Board staff, please visit https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · Jan 4
Hello everyone!

I'm one of your nine Berkeley Rent Board Commissioners.

Follow me here @alfredtwu.net for updates, or on Instagram @rentboardalfred

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November 11 is Veterans Day! California has many housing programs for veterans and their families - learn more at www.calvet.ca.gov/veteran-serv...
November 11 - Veterans Day Blue sky with stars above pink ground, skyline of buildings with red gray and blue windows Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
November 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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#Berkeley: In rent controlled housing, the rent ceiling increases by 1% on January 1, 2026.

在柏克萊有租金管制的住宅: 租金上限2026年1月1日上漲1%。

Learn more at 詳情請看
rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-respo...
Know Your Rights 了解你的權利 Rent Controlled Housing 2026 Rent Ceiling Annual General Adjustment 租金管制住房2026租金上限調整 1% Learn more at 詳情請看 rentboard.berkeleyca.gov Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Please join me & Berkeley Food Network (BFN) at our Community Holiday Party!

Sun., 12/7 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
BFN | 1925 Ninth St.

Celebrate the season, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about BFN's resources.

All donations made will directly support BFN.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/BFNHoliday
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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BART will be running regular weekday service on Veteran's Day (11/11/25)
Service reminder: BART will run regular Tuesday service on Veteran’s Day (11/11) Image: Train passengers exiting and entering a BART train at the SFO station
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Check out what is happening with Waterside Workshops (82 Bolivar Drive) the rest of the year! 🪴 🍳 🚲 🎁 💰

Community Garden and Outdoor Kitchen
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sunday, November 16 | 10 am - 12 pm

Berkeley Aquatic Park Winter Youth Festival
Sunday, December 13 | 12 - 4 pm
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Big day of committee meetings today, working with other Rent Board members and City Council members on issues ranging from responding to current and potential disruptions of federal funding, protecting tenants during heatwaves, and improving in-language outreach to Berkeley's immigrant communities.
Rent Board Committee Highlights Picture of Alfred at a conference table with notebook and computer, wearing hat and lavender blazer Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
November 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Join a virtual community meeting to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists at a busy Elmwood neighborhood intersection. Learn how the City can improve safety at the intersection of Derby and Warring.

📆Wednesday, Nov. 12
⏰6-7:30pm

Community Message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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Nov. 12: Give input to add safeguards at Elmwood intersection | City of Berkeley
Join the virtual workshop and share thoughts on proposals to reduce collisions at the intersection of Derby & Warring streets. Join a virtual community meeting to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists at a busy Elmwood neighborhood intersection. At the November 12 event, City staff will present two proposals to improve the intersection of Derby and Warring Streets. Participants will have time to ask questions and submit feedback after the presentation.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Under new "Middle Housing" zoning changes, applicants who qualify & meet a pre-set checklist of objective standards can:

-Save months of time in getting approval
-Save thousands of dollars in fees
-Move faster in building housing units in wide swaths of Berkeley

Learn more:
New zoning changes allow faster, cheaper process to build homes | City of Berkeley
Starting November 1, “Middle Housing” zoning changes encourage building more housing units in Berkeley. Berkeley homeowners seeking to build a new backyard unit or bedroom can now apply for permits that cost less, have clearer standards, and can get reviewed faster.Applicants also have a faster process with more certain outcomes to build small apartments in areas previously limited to single-family dwellings by following a checklist of set guidelines.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Did you know @berkeleyca.gov is establishing a Nightlife Council to support nighttime economic activity, cultural programming, and community safety in city commercial districts?

Apply by December 5 to serve as a community representative!

More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Come visit a Pop-Up Exhibit to help define the City’s approach to improving the long-term health & well-being of all Berkeleyans.

Nov 3, 3-6pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library

Nov 4, 11am-1pm
South Berkeley Senior Center

Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Come in person to a pop-up exhibit Oct 28, 1-3pm North Berkeley Senior Center Oct 29, 11am-1pm Central Branch Library Oct 29, 4-5:30pm Waterside Workshops Nov 3, 3-6pm Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library Nov 4, 11am-1pm South Berkeley Senior Center Nov 5, 1-3pm Central Branch Library Nov 5, 5:30-7pm Ecology Center Nov 6, 12-3pm West Branch Library
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The #Berkeley Rent Board Outreach Committee meets this Friday evening. Let me know if you have suggestions on how we can get info out to you and your neighbors better.
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Berkeley Rent Board Outreach Committee Friday, 11/7/25 - 6:30pm Staff Report Future Agenda Items Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Coming up: Navigating Mental Health Care @THPS branch on Saturday, November 15th, 1pm.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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The end of Daylight Saving Time is more than a clock change... it’s your seasonal safety check-in.

Take 10 minutes today to:
🧯Test alarms
🌧️ Clear gutters
🏠 Review your emergency plan

#BerkeleyReady

👇🏻
Disaster Preparedness | City of Berkeley
Find resources to prepare your household and community for emergencies and disasters.Learn how to protect yourself from Berkeley’s biggest hazards–earthquake, fire, winter storms, and poor air quality. Sign up for our classes on disaster readiness and emergency response. Subscribe to get emergency alerts on your phone and email and learn where to get information and instructions in a disaster.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Join @eastbaysanctuary.bsky.social and La Peña Cultural Center at their Know Your Rights: Immigrant Rights Ambassador Workshops to help us keep our community safe! 🦋

Sunday, November 2 | 2 - 4 pm
Thursday, December 4 | 7 - 9 pm
3105 Shattuck Avenue

Register: airtable.com/appLeqLViojL...
November 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Parents: Got kids with endless energy? We’ve got the place for that.

Adventure Playground in #Berkeley is free to visit Sat–Sun, 11am–5pm.

🚸 Reserve a 2-hour play session for groups of more than 5 kids: berkeleyca.gov/commu...

Supervised play + fresh air = win-win.
Adventure Playground | City of Berkeley
Adventure Playground is a wonderfully unique outdoor play space for children and families. Visitors to Adventure Playground can enjoy playing on the many kid designed and built forts, boats, and towers, riding the zip line or creating with hammers, saws, paint, and recycled materials. Children under the age of 18 must have a supervising adult registered to attend and watch them during their time at the playground.Adventure Playground is free for individuals and families during regular hours.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Know your rights: If you moved into rent controlled housing in Berkeley in 2025, your landlord cannot raise the rent until 2027.

了解你的權利: 如果你在 2025 年搬進在柏克萊的租金管制住房，你的房東在 2027 年之前不能提高租金。

Details 詳情 rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-respo...
Know Your Rights 了解你的權利 Rent Controlled Housing Tenancy started in 2025? No rent increase until 2027. Chart showing dollar sign, level from 2025 to 2026, small increase in 2027. 租約從2025年開始? 2027年才能提高租金。 Learn more at 詳情請看 rentboard.berkeleyca.gov Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
November 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Día de los Muertos is a time to remember loved ones who've passed. Creating ofrendas with personal items & favorite foods is a heartfelt way to welcome their spirits. I recently visited the Berkeley High ofrendas, which were truly touching. May the memories of your loved ones bring you joy & peace.
November 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Reposted by Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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📢FOOD SUPPORT DURING THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN

Many Berkeley residents and students rely on CalFresh (SNAP) for essential food access. If your benefits are delayed or reduced, help is available❤️
Food Support During the Federal Shutdown.’ Explains that many Berkeley students and residents rely on CalFresh for food access and that help is available through local and campus resources. Food Support During the Federal Shutdown. Lists resources at Berkeley City College and UC Berkeley Basic Needs Centers, including free groceries, hygiene items, and contact links for BCC and UC Berkeley. Includes Alameda County Food Bank Helpline. - Berkeley City College Basic Needs Center Free groceries, transportation, medical, and hygiene support. Basement Atrium | Thursdays 12–3 PM linktr.ee/bcc.bnc - UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center Free groceries and essentials for students. MLK Jr. Building (lower level) | Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM basicneeds.berkeley.edu - Alameda County Food Bank Helpline 1-510-635-3663 (Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM) FoodNow.net – Find free food nearby Community Resources Berkeley Food Network – berkeleyfoodnetwork.org Provides groceries, meals, and volunteer opportunities. Berkeley Food Pantry berkeleyfoodpantry.org Community Food Resources and Ways to Help. Highlights Berkeley Food Network programs, donation and volunteer opportunities, and lists additional resources like Berkeley Food Pantry, FoodNow.net, and the Alameda County Food Bank Helpline. Community Resources Berkeley Food Network berkeleyfoodnetwork.org Provides groceries, meals, and volunteer opportunities. Berkeley Food Pantry berkeleyfoodpantry.org CalFresh Government Shutdown Update. States that federally funded CalFresh benefits may be delayed for November 2025 but eligibility is not affected. Advises recipients to visit cdss.ca.gov for official updates
November 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Happy Halloween! While the Rent Board doesn't deal with haunted houses, for many other issues, we do! Learn more and get help at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov

On the other hand, if those sounds in the walls are critters - contact Vector Control at berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
Berkeley Rent Board
We implement Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance, which regulates most residential rents in Berkeley, and gives tenants protection against unwarranted evictions.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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More housing coming to South Berkeley! The plan is for at least 248 new homes right next to the Ed Roberts Campus. 🏘️🚃
October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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More flu shot opportunities this week in Berkeley! All free, just show up!
berkeleyca.gov City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 14d
Get your free flu shot this week at one of our last few pop-up clinics:

UC Berkeley MLK Student Union
Tues, Oct 28, 12–4pm 
2465 Bancroft Wy

Berkeley Adult School
Wed, Oct 29, 12-2pm
1939 Ward St

Open to all; no appt, ID, or insurance required!

Learn more:
Flu season is here: vaccinate | City of Berkeley
City of Berkeley Public Health urges flu shots for everyone six months and older. Get free vaccines at pop-up clinics throughout October or at our Immunization Clinic. Anyone 6 months or older can get a free flu shot at City of Berkeley Public Health flu clinics. Flu shots help protect yourself and your household from serious illness.Free City pop-up clinics, running from October 14 to October 29, will help prepare you for winter, when flu cases rise. You can also make an appointment at our West Berkeley Immunization Clinic, open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. No ID or insurance is required.Your health care provider or a local pharmacy may also offer free or low-cost flu vaccinations.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Come to an in-person workshop to talk to staff about proposed road changes near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary schools. These changes aim to increase safety for those on bikes and foot in the area.

📅Oct. 29 5:30-6:30pm
📌Washington Elementary

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Join workshop to make walking, biking to Downtown schools safer | City of Berkeley
Learn and share thoughts about improving road safety near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary on October 29. Come to an in-person workshop to talk to staff about proposed road changes near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary schools. These changes aim to increase safety for those on bikes and foot in the area.Over the past decade, there have been more than 450 crashes within a half-mile radius of Washington Elementary School. Of those, 46 led to severe injuries. Three people died.The key corridor is Martin Luther King Jr. Way, which separates the two schools. The proposed changes will also stretch to nearby streets.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Yesterday I convened the leaders of the seven cities in CA-12 to provide updates and discuss our ongoing partnership throughout the federal shutdown. We’re here to serve our communities during this time. Affordable, accessible health care is the floor… (1/2)
October 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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A little birdie told me that the Berkeley Rent Board is here to serve both landlords and tenants! Help us spread the word about our free Housing Counseling, Mediation services, and Over-the-Phone Interpretation for Berkeley tenants and landlords!

#BerkeleyMarina #Overheard #ALittleBirdToldMe
October 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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The relocation payment for owner move-in and Ellis Act evictions in #Berkeley is adjusted each year to keep up with inflation. See the latest numbers at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent...
2026 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments
Annual increases for owner move-in and Ellis Act eviction relocation assistance payments go into effect January 1, 2026. The Rent Stabilization and Good Cause for Eviction Ordinance requires owners to...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM