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Empty marina docks and sailboat masts line calm water at sunset, with pastel sky colors reflecting across the harbor.

Weigh in on plan to improve City buildings, parks, and more

Pools, sidewalks, community centers also being proposed. Join an in-person community meeting to share feedback on the proposed infrastructure projects list.

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28 Cited at Berkeley DUI / Driver License Checkpoint

On December 18, 2025, the Berkeley Police Department conducted a DUI and driver license checkpoint and issued 28 citations.

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2025 Annual Report from the City Manager

City Manager Paul Buddenhagen reflects on the City of Berkeley’s work to improve infrastructure and services over the past year.

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Volunteer to oversee spending for safer streets and sidewalks

Apply by April 15 to join the SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee. We need four residents with technical backgrounds to help oversee accountability for Measure FF.

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Adopted Plans

Name Adopted Summary
Berkeley Transit-First Policy Implementation Plan

The Berkeley Transit-First Policy Implementation Plan creates a set of policies and design guidelines that provide procedures for implementation of the City’s Transit-First Policy and development of the City’s existing transit priority corridors.