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Three women walk through a rose garden, surrounded by blooming yellow and pink roses, with greenery and fencing in the background.

Join us at the Berkeley Rose Garden on Saturday, May 9 for a free Mother’s Day tea. Listen to live jazz, do activities, and gather with family and friends.

Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness Class

Prepare for disasters together: get to know neighbors, form a group, and make crisis plans. Sign up for neighborhood organizing classes May 6 and June 10.

A person holding trash and an orange bucket at the Berkeley Marina

Apply by May 4 to win a grant up to $6,000. Volunteer to protect our wildlife. Properly dispose of waste by using City and County resources.

Berkeley Public Safety building during the day

The department has expanded our online reporting system, making it easier for community members to report non-emergency crimes.

Little girl pets a gray pigeon, being held by an adult.

Join us May 2 for exhibits, boat rides, food, team scavenger hunt, and live music at the Berkeley Bay Festival.

Parked police vehicles

To help ensure a safe environment for everyone, the Berkeley Police Department will be increasing enforcement efforts in the surrounding area.

Berkeley Public Safety building during the day

On April 15th, officers arrested a 41-year-old Berkeley man in connection with a felony hit and run that occurred earlier this month on Adeline Street.

Sign up for AC Alert for official emergency information

Berkeley uses the County alerting system to send texts, emails, and calls. Getting trusted, timely information is your first step in an emergency.