City of Berkeley

Berkeley Unified School District employees as well as others with low or moderate incomes have until August 12 to apply for a waitlist lottery for 110 new affordable apartments in Berkeley. You’ll have to earn at least double the monthly rent, while also not making more than the maximums for the different income levels. The size of your household is also considered when calculating income. For example, there are units for individuals making at least $21,576 or up to $134,280. For a household of four, the income range for available units goes from $25,896 up to $127,840. Read the application portal to see if your household size and income fits any of the units. The lottery gives preferences to certain categories of people. Full- and part-time Berkeley Unified School District employees, especially those experiencing homelessness, receive the highest preferences. Additional lottery preferences prioritize those displaced by BART construction, foreclosure, or eviction. Living in a redlined neighborhood or having a child are other preferences. Apply for the waitlist lottery by August 12 by using the application portal – which also includes information about available units, rent, income requirements, and the selection process. 🔗 Visit Community News link in bio to read the full May 13 community message.

Free Hepatitis B vaccines are available for eligible adults and children in Berkeley May 19–21. Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that can affect both children and adults. The City of Berkeley Public Health Division is offering free vaccinations while supplies last. Appointments are encouraged. - West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St - May 19–21, 9 am–12 pm and 1–3 pm To schedule or check eligibility: Call (510) 981-5350 Email [email protected] Find event calendar 🔗 link in bio and search for the May 19 event.

Tour local homes to see how they’ve been upgraded to reduce the use of fossil fuels and water while improving comfort, indoor air quality, and resilience. East Bay Green@Home Tour Saturday, June 6, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Register online to receive tour addresses and more details See homes in Berkeley and neighboring cities with all-electric appliances, solar panels, backup batteries, electric vehicle chargers, native plant gardens, and rainwater catchments. During the June 6 tour, you can learn about energy-efficient technologies, rebates, vehicle-to-home charging for power outages, sustainable building materials, solar, and more. Information about available incentives, contractors, and no-cost services can help you make your own home electrification plan. You’ll also get to meet homeowners who’ve built climate-friendly homes. 🔗 Visit Community News link in bio to read the full May 12 community message.

The hats understood the assignment at the Berkeley Rose Garden. #MothersDay #HatsAndHighTea

Mothers. Grandmothers. Great-grandmothers. We celebrate you all. Happy Mother’s Day!

As students move out for the summer, tenants and landlords can help keep our streets clean and safe by planning ahead, using City of Berkeley services, and properly disposing of the items they no longer need. Dumping mattresses and other items on the sidewalk creates a mess and can be a safety hazard. It is also illegal and punishable with fines up to $500 a day. Properties where chronic illegal dumping has been identified are liable for higher fines. Please use the available mattress collection and recycling options for mattresses and box springs. Use your building's trash, compost, and recycling bins or other resources below to reuse, recycle, or discard what you don't need. 🔗 See link in bio for this and other community messages. @ucberkeleyofficial @CalMoveOut #cityofberkeley #berkeleyCA #berkeleypov #berkeleycalifornia #localgov #visitberkeley #berkeleylife #berkeley #ucberkeley #gobears #calbears #calmoveout

Out with the old, in with a new-to-you! Keeping the good stuff in play and passing it on! May 22nd-May 31st! #gobears

Kids, parents, or fans of trucks can attend a Saturday celebration showcasing the work of those who maintain Berkeley’s streets, sewers, and parks – and the vehicles they use to get the job done. Climb into the driver’s seat of a garbage truck. See inside a storm drain using a closed-circuit camera. Learn how a Vactor truck sucks up sludge. Come see excavators, traffic sign trucks, and more. You can also come to the event to learn about a wide variety of City services, volunteer opportunities, or strategies to reduce landfill waste in your home or workplace. Berkeleyans of all ages are welcome at the event. Get a tour of Strawberry Creek Park’s culvert. Enjoy breakfast from food trucks and DJ-played music. Come learn about the work it takes to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Location: Strawberry Creek Park, 1260 Allston Way 🔗 Get more details by visiting the Community News link in bio and look for the May 6 community message. #cityofberkeley #berkeleyCA #berkeleypov #berkeleycalifornia #localgov #visitberkeley #berkeleylife #berkeley #publicworks #trucks

Vote in the June 2 state primary election by mailing your ballot, placing your ballot in an election drop box, or, in the days leading up to the election, visiting an in-person vote center. All registered voters have been sent a ballot and a postage-paid return envelope. Postmark your ballot by June 2 or deliver it to a vote center or drop box by 8:00 pm that night. You have until May 18 to register to vote in the June 2 election. Those who miss the deadline can also register and vote at a vote center or the Registrar of Voters office until 8:00 pm on election day. The June 2 election includes primary races for state offices such as Governor and State Assembly, federal primaries for U.S. House of Representatives, statewide measures, judicial offices, county district attorney, and a measure for the Peralta Community College District. See what’s on your June 2 ballot using vote411.org, which is run by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters. 🔗 Tap the “community news” link in bio and select the May 4, 2026 message for more details.

Plans for Saturday? We’ve got a few. Boats. Music. Wildlife. Clues. All in one place. Berkeley Bay Festival Saturday, May 2, 11am - 4pm Shorebird Park

Local business owners can get free consultation to reduce waste, lower energy and water use, and meet environmental standards. With support from the Alameda County Green Business Program, the City of Berkeley provides free consultations, audits of organizations’ trash and recycling practices, and step-by-step guidance to help businesses complete certification. Staff help businesses understand requirements, make changes, and access rebates and utility programs. Common actions include switching to LED lighting, installing low-flow fixtures, and using non-toxic cleaning products, as seen in green certified businesses like GU Energy and La Peña Cultural Center. Sign up, meet with a coordinator, review a checklist for your industry, and begin making improvements to get started. Get Green Business Certified. 🔗 Tap the “community news” link in bio and select the April 30, 2026 message for more details.

Register your child to come to parks and community centers across Berkeley for summer day camps involving sports, arts, science, nature, and more. Most camps run weekdays all summer. Many offer morning and evening extended care for an extra fee. There are also scholarships available for Berkeleyans. Children ages 3 to 14 can join camps that includes activities such as swimming, group games, crafts, field trips, team sports, dance, science experiments, and outdoor play. Teens aged 13-17 can attend camp by signing up as Counselors-in-Training. They’ll help lead activities, support staff, and mentor younger campers while building leadership skills. Give your kids a summer outdoors. Create an account in our Recreation Registration Portal and enroll before spaces fill up. 🔗 Get more details by visiting the Community News link in bio and look for the April 29, 2026, community message.