News

A dumpster truck lifting a dumpster at Downtown Berkeley, with a sanitation worker looking on

Reduce, reuse, recycle: As students move out, keep Berkeley clean

To keep our streets safe, use City services to properly dispose of unwanted items. Dumping is illegal and can result in fines up to $500/day.

Public Works employees showcase a vactor truck at the 2025 Public Works Celebration Event

May 16 event to showcase City equipment and services

Climb into or inspect City’s biggest trucks and work vehicles, meet our staff, and learn about City infrastructure at interactive event.

For June 2 election, vote by mail, drop box, or at vote centers

Register to vote by May 18 to receive a ballot in the mail. Vote by dropping your postage-paid return envelope at any mailbox, ballot drop box, or vote center.

Aerial view with gray building in the foreground and trees and buildings in the background.

Proposed budget looks to stabilize City finances

City Manager’s proposed budget plan looks to align spending with revenue over the long term to achieve fiscal stability.

More News

Police News

Reduce, reuse, recycle: As students move out, keep Berkeley clean

May 16 event to showcase City equipment and services

For June 2 election, vote by mail, drop box, or at vote centers

Proposed budget looks to stabilize City finances

Police News

Ride Safe on the Roads: NHTSA Urges Bicyclists to Practice Safe Habits

Berkeley Police Holding Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation during the month of May

Berkeley Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint May 7

The Berkeley Police Department now offers more Online Reporting options