Berkeley is a city with a small population and a big reputation.
In California alone, there are more than 30 cities bigger than Berkeley. In Alameda County alone, Berkeley is ranked fourth in population behind Oakland, Fremont, and Hayward. And yet, we are famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech and the arts.
Berkeley is a constantly changing mix of long-time residents and new neighbors, and whether you just arrived from Albany or Azerbaijan, you are welcome here.
Please visit About Berkeley to learn more about the City or the Web Welcome to learn about our new website.
Daylight Savings Time Begins on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - The Berkeley Fire Department encourages you to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors when you set your clocks forward this weekend. These detectors save lives only when the batteries are working! A working smoke detector more than doubles a person's chances of surviving a home fire. More than 90 percent of homes in the United States have smoke detectors. However, it is estimated that one-third have worn-out or missing batteries. [more...]
Police Focus on Pedestrian Safety in March - The Berkeley Police Department will be focusing on pedestrian safety this month to honor the memory of Zachary Cruz. Zachary was five years old when he tragically lost his life one year ago while crossing the street at the intersection of Warring and Derby Streets. [more...]
Changes to AC Transit Bus Routes - On Sunday, March 28th, AC Transit will implement major service changes in Berkeley and other East Bay communities. These changes reduce service overall by 8.4 percent and were necessitated by reduced state funding, declining sales tax revenue and other economic factors. Below is a summary of changes to bus routes serving Berkeley: [more...]