BUSD staff, others: Apply for affordable housing by Aug 12 | City of Berkeley

110 new affordable units available in Berkeley to BUSD employees and others. Apply for waitlist lottery by 5:00 PM on August 12, 2026. 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.

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Aug. 7 picnic, resource fair to support parents of young kids | City of Berkeley

Join us at George Florence Mini Park from 1-3pm. Connect with breastfeeding support and health resources. Enjoy healthy picnic food and fun activities. Berkeley families who are expecting or have children under 5 can get free tools and personal consultations to help with chest- or breastfeeding at a picnic open to all families. This picnic will provide food, connection to health resources, and community bonding.Meet staff from our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. WIC supports low-income people who are or were recently pregnant and children under 5. You can get free food, lactation counseling, diapers, and more through WIC.

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Protect your home from wildfire: remove vegetation with City services | City of Berkeley

Get seasonal help disposing of vegetation such as shrubs, brush, tree limbs, wood, and bushes to clear your home of excess and flammable debris. Prepare for wildfire season by using a free City of Berkeley service that will take away shrubs, limbs, brush, and other “hard” vegetation you gather from your property. Residents can sign up online for this service, known as our “Berkeley Chipper Program." Register for a neighborhood chipping event or sign up to get an email when the next nearby event is scheduled.

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Find your National Night Out celebration on August 4 | City of Berkeley

Join us in building a resilient community by connecting with your neighbors. City staff will be visiting neighborhoods throughout Berkeley. Join one of over 80 local block parties, meet-ups, potlucks, or socials on the night of Tuesday, August 4, and help build a stronger, more resilient Berkeley. These gatherings offer a chance for your entire household to meet neighbors, build relationships, and talk to police officers, firefighters, and other City staff who’ll be visiting events across Berkeley.

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Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk | City of Berkeley

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates. Berkeley residents, especially those in the hills, can team up with neighbors and experts in the Fire Department to reduce wildfire risk—which could create a path to lower insurance rates. It will take a couple of steps:

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Aug. 7 picnic, resource fair to support parents of young kids | City of Berkeley

Join us at George Florence Mini Park from 1-3pm. Connect with breastfeeding support and health resources. Enjoy healthy picnic food and fun activities. Berkeley families who are expecting or have children under 5 can get free tools and personal consultations to help with chest- or breastfeeding at a picnic open to all families. This picnic will provide food, connection to health resources, and community bonding.Meet staff from our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. WIC supports low-income people who are or were recently pregnant and children under 5. You can get free food, lactation counseling, diapers, and more through WIC.

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City block party is one way to celebrate National Night Out | City of Berkeley

Join our block party on Aug. 4 for free activities, games, and food. In addition to neighborhood gatherings around Berkeley on National Night Out, you can also come to a City-hosted block party featuring activities for kids and food for all.While getting to know your neighbors at events near you is the foundation of building a community, this Citywide gathering gives you a chance to meet Berkeleyans from many neighborhoods while also connecting with staff from City of Berkeley departments including Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, Police, and Fire.Our block party will have giant inflatable jumpers, carnival games, food, and more.

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BUSD staff, others: Apply for affordable housing by Aug 12 | City of Berkeley

110 new affordable units available in Berkeley to BUSD employees and others. Apply for waitlist lottery by 5:00 PM on August 12, 2026. 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.

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Protect your home from wildfire: remove vegetation with City services | City of Berkeley

Get seasonal help disposing of vegetation such as shrubs, brush, tree limbs, wood, and bushes to clear your home of excess and flammable debris. Prepare for wildfire season by using a free City of Berkeley service that will take away shrubs, limbs, brush, and other “hard” vegetation you gather from your property. Residents can sign up online for this service, known as our “Berkeley Chipper Program." Register for a neighborhood chipping event or sign up to get an email when the next nearby event is scheduled.

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Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk | City of Berkeley

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates. Berkeley residents, especially those in the hills, can team up with neighbors and experts in the Fire Department to reduce wildfire risk—which could create a path to lower insurance rates. It will take a couple of steps:

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Join our support group for fathers | City of Berkeley

Come out on Saturdays starting August 1. Talk with other dads, share experiences, and gain advice. Bring your kids and enjoy refreshments, gift cards, and other goodies. Fathers and father figures can join a no-cost support group to practice parenting skills while connecting with others.Come to our five-session series on Saturdays from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Bring your children and enjoy gift cards, refreshments, and other goodies.Dads, grandfathers, uncles, and anyone who identifies as a father figure are welcome to attend.

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Aug. 7 picnic, resource fair to support parents of young kids | City of Berkeley

Join us at George Florence Mini Park from 1-3pm. Connect with breastfeeding support and health resources. Enjoy healthy picnic food and fun activities. Berkeley families who are expecting or have children under 5 can get free tools and personal consultations to help with chest- or breastfeeding at a picnic open to all families. This picnic will provide food, connection to health resources, and community bonding.Meet staff from our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. WIC supports low-income people who are or were recently pregnant and children under 5. You can get free food, lactation counseling, diapers, and more through WIC.

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Watch free movies in Berkeley parks this summer | City of Berkeley

Spend Friday nights in Berkeley parks this summer watching free outdoor movies with friends, neighbors, and family. Head to Berkeley parks on select Friday evenings this summer to watch free outdoor movies alongside Berkeleyans of all ages.The free Movies in the Park series runs through August with screenings in parks from south Berkeley to the hills. Bring blankets, sleeping bags, or low beach chairs. Settle in for movies on a 20-foot-by-12-foot inflatable screen with premium audio-visual equipment.

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Volunteer to pack or deliver meals to homebound seniors | City of Berkeley

Help Meals on Wheels feed Berkeley seniors. Weekly or on-call shifts Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Use an hour of a weekday morning to help pack or deliver nutritious, fresh meals for Berkeley’s homebound seniors. You can expect to make 8-15 deliveries during your shift, which should take about an hour.If you can't commit to a regular weekly shift, you can also join the on-call list and help when additional volunteers are needed.You can also request a walking or biking route to make deliveries without a car.Reach out by phone or email to volunteer with Meals on Wheels:

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Free summer lunches for Berkeley kids | City of Berkeley

Children 18 and younger can get free lunches and snacks in Berkeley this summer. No registration or income check is required. Kids 18 and under can get free lunches and snacks across Berkeley this summer at parks, a community center, the pool, and the Central Library.You don’t need to apply, show proof of income, or sign up. Children just need to go to any participating spot during mealtimes and eat the meals there.Free summer lunches make sure kids still get healthy food even when school is out.

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WIC-nic: Free Family-Friendly Picnic | City of Berkeley

Come join us for a free, fun-filled family event celebrating World Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Week on August 7 at George Florence Park! Bring your blankets and your loved ones!Hosted by the City of Berkeley's WIC Program, this free community picnic celebrates World Breastfeeding Week and supports healthy, thriving families. This year's theme, "Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems," highlights the importance of creating lasting support that makes breastfeeding accessible for all families.

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Join our support group for fathers | City of Berkeley

Come out on Saturdays starting August 1. Talk with other dads, share experiences, and gain advice. Bring your kids and enjoy refreshments, gift cards, and other goodies. Fathers and father figures can join a no-cost support group to practice parenting skills while connecting with others.Come to our five-session series on Saturdays from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Bring your children and enjoy gift cards, refreshments, and other goodies.Dads, grandfathers, uncles, and anyone who identifies as a father figure are welcome to attend.

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City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda July 28, 2026 | City of Berkeley

Printer-friendly PDF AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, July 28, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 7020 NEPTUNE AVENUE GLENEDEN BEACH, OR 97388Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers:

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As part of your back-to-school checklist, vaccinate | City of Berkeley

Berkeley Public Health recommends families catch up on immunizations before the new school year begins. Parents, check that your children return to school up to date on vaccinations. If necessary, schedule a visit with your family’s doctor or with the City of Berkeley’s Immunization Clinic to catch up.Vaccines protect your household and also limit the spread of diseases such as measles and polio. The greater the vaccination rate in a community, the more protection for everyone – especially the most vulnerable. Families are encouraged to:

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Free summer lunches for Berkeley kids | City of Berkeley

Children 18 and younger can get free lunches and snacks in Berkeley this summer. No registration or income check is required. Kids 18 and under can get free lunches and snacks across Berkeley this summer at parks, a community center, the pool, and the Central Library.You don’t need to apply, show proof of income, or sign up. Children just need to go to any participating spot during mealtimes and eat the meals there.Free summer lunches make sure kids still get healthy food even when school is out.

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City Council Regular Meeting eAgenda July 28, 2026 | City of Berkeley

Printer-friendly PDF AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, July 28, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 7020 NEPTUNE AVENUE GLENEDEN BEACH, OR 97388Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers:

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Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk | City of Berkeley

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates. Berkeley residents, especially those in the hills, can team up with neighbors and experts in the Fire Department to reduce wildfire risk—which could create a path to lower insurance rates. It will take a couple of steps:

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Free summer lunches for Berkeley kids | City of Berkeley

Children 18 and younger can get free lunches and snacks in Berkeley this summer. No registration or income check is required. Kids 18 and under can get free lunches and snacks across Berkeley this summer at parks, a community center, the pool, and the Central Library.You don’t need to apply, show proof of income, or sign up. Children just need to go to any participating spot during mealtimes and eat the meals there.Free summer lunches make sure kids still get healthy food even when school is out.

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Join our support group for fathers | City of Berkeley

Come out on Saturdays starting August 1. Talk with other dads, share experiences, and gain advice. Bring your kids and enjoy refreshments, gift cards, and other goodies. Fathers and father figures can join a no-cost support group to practice parenting skills while connecting with others.Come to our five-session series on Saturdays from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Bring your children and enjoy gift cards, refreshments, and other goodies.Dads, grandfathers, uncles, and anyone who identifies as a father figure are welcome to attend.

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