Artists or artist teams should submit qualifications by January 12, 2026, for a $150,000 public art project at a new city park. Artists or artist teams in Northern California can apply to be considered for the creation of two vertical public art pieces that also offer nesting and shelter for birds and non-stinging insects in a new public park.These permanent, durable artworks would bracket the ends of the park being developed on the former Santa Fe railroad track bed in West Berkeley.The pieces should seek to achieve a variety of goals, such as strong design aesthetics, a focus on environmental awareness and complementing the surrounding area.

Compost food waste. Recycle clean items. Buy what’s reusable and try to reduce buying what’s designed to be disposed. Berkeleyans know that green and blue bins are for compost and recycling, respectively. But paying attention to the details can divert more from landfills and even impact our climate.Toss more of your pizza boxes, coffee grounds, yard trimmings, and compostable fiber foodware into your green bin – instead of your gray household trash bin. Discard into that gray bin the milk cartons, pet waste, diapers, grease, rocks, and many plastic-looking utensils labeled “compostable.”

Apply online or register to attend workshops on Nov. 18 and Dec 9. Get help applying for 2026 scholarships, hardship waivers covering 50-100% of program fees. Do you live in Berkeley and can’t afford to pay for kids’ recreation programs or a High Sierras camp for your family? We have scholarships to get half or all of the fees waived. We’ll also help you apply.These fee waivers, which you can get by applying online, include programs for kids such as:

Join Sammi for a fun, family friendly way to develop closer connections with nature while sketching and water coloring the wildlife at the Berkeley Waterfront! Learn various nature journaling techniques and practices while observing local wildlife.$10 per class. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Contact the Shorebird Park Nature Center at 510-981-6720 or email Sammi at Saorth@berkeleyca.gov for more information.

On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 16 should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon.If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.

On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 16 should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon.If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.

Printer-friendly PDF agenda PROCLAMATIONCALLING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THEBERKELEY CITY COUNCILIn accordance with the authority in me vested, I do hereby call the Berkeley City Council in special session as follows:Tuesday, November 18, 20254:00 PM

On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 16 should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon.If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.

The City of Berkeley Transfer Station provides easy access for disposal and resource recovery.Rules for UsePlease note the below rules for using the Transfer Station:

On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 16 should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon.If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.

On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 16 should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon.If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.

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.

On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 16 should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon.If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.

Join us virtually to learn about the City of Berkeley’s efforts to improve safety for everyone who lives near, or travels through, the intersection of Warring Street and Derby Street, also known as Zachary’s Corner.What to expect at the meeting:

Join the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department to learn about and provide input for potential improvements to the upper portion of Glendale La Loma Park.

Report issues or pay bills owed to the City of Berkeley. Use our tool, below, to find the most frequently requested services, such as potholes, missed trash pick-ups, and more.

City offices and facilities are closed on holidays. On reduced service days, certain non-essential services are closed as a cost-savings measure. Please call before visiting. DateReasonFriday, November 7, 2025Reduced Service DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Veterans DayThursday, November 27, 2025Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 28, 2025Thanksgiving HolidayFriday, December 12, 2025Reduced Service DayMonday, December 22-24, 2025Reduced Service DayThursday,

Printer-friendly PDF agenda AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMonday, November 10, 20256:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers:District 1 – Rashi KesarwaniDistrict 2 – Terry Taplin

On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 16 should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon.If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.

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.