Creatives: Your design could be the next official Berkeley Tuolumne Camp t-shirt. Submit your design by April 10: bit.ly/berk-btc-shir... If you haven't signed up for camp yet, lock in your spot. 👇🏿 berkeleyca.gov/commu...

Connect with free services to improve your and your family's health. Join us for a family-friendly event on April 10! Public Health Resource Fair Friday, April 10 11:00 am – 3:00 pm West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St. Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu... 1/5

Make your home less vulnerable to wildfires. 🏠 Berkeley homeowners can upgrade their windows, roofs, eaves, and vents to prevent a wildfire’s sparks, embers or heat from setting your home ablaze. Learn more:

During storms, report hazards to help keep the community safe ⚠️ Call 9-1-1 for downed power lines 🚨 Call 3-1-1 to report clogged drains, fallen trees, or storm damage ☎️ Learn more:

Hiring now for summer jobs in Berkeley: • Camp Staff (Member, Leader, Supervisor, Medical) • Aquatics Specialists (I, II, Senior) • Sports Officials Apply by April 20 through the jobs portal.

City offices and facilities are closed today, March 30. Need to access a city service? Use our Report & Pay tool to be guided to 40 key transactions: berkeleyca.gov/city-... Apply 📝 Request 📱 Report 💬 Pay💸

Soccer, softball, frisbee, or just space to run? Berkeley has 25 sports fields, and some are free for community use at specific times.

City offices and facilities will be closed Monday, March 30. Please plan your visits accordingly. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, March 31.

Thinking about Berkeley summer camps? Bring the family and try it out tonight at Live Oak Park. Meet staff, ask questions about Echo Lake, Tuolumne, and Day Camp while enjoying tie-dye and s’mores. 1301 Shattuck Ave. Friday, March 27, 6-8pm. Bring something white to dye. berkeleyca.gov/commu...

If your child is 9-18, ask your doctor to check that your kid is up to date on vaccinations. Uninsured youth can get free vaccines from the City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic. Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu... 1/4

If someone in your household is ready for their first job, but doesn’t know where to start, this program fills that gap. YouthWorks provides paid internships plus coaching in communication and workplace skills. Deadline: March 27, 5pm. Late forms will not be accepted.

Berkeley Recreation still has some open summer jobs: • Aquatics Specialist I & II • Senior Aquatics Specialist • Camp Staff Member, Leader, Supervisor • Camp Medical Staff • Sports Official Apply by April 20.

Berkeley Families: try camp before summer starts! Join us this Friday, March 27, 6–8pm at Live Oak Park for tie-dye, s’mores, campfire songs, and a preview of Berkeley camps. Bring something white to dye. berkeleyca.gov/commu...

Artists: There are opportunities… and then there are opportunities like this. $225K. Permanent public work. Community impact. This one is worth your time. Apply by April 27 at 5pm. Open to artists in 21 Northern California Megaregion counties. #berkeley

Parents of 5th–8th graders: Our Glow-in-the-Dark Flashlight Egg Hunt is back! 🕢 April 3, 7:30–9:30 pm 📍 Grove Park 🎁 Prizes: VR headset, TV, Beats Free. Pre-registration is required: berkeleyca.gov/commu... We also have an egg hunt for ages 1-12 on April 4:

Two days left to apply for YouthWorks internships. Submit your Summer 2026 Interest Form by March 27 at 5 pm to be considered for paid internships: forms.office.com/g/Z... #berkeley Late forms will not be accepted. berkeleyca.gov/commu...

You can wait… or you can lock in dates now for your summer calendar. Our #FamilyCamp at Berkeley Tuolumne Camp only has a few sessions left. Weekend or weekend sessions: - 7/6-7/12, no theme - 7/13-7/19, Tie-Dye Palooza - 7/20-7/26, Culinary Week and LGBTQ+ Weekend

Next City Council #berkmtg starts soon: 📝 March 24, 6pm Agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-... 📍 Attend at 1231 Addison St 💻 Or join by Zoom: cityofberkeley-info.... 💻 Watch live: berkeley.granicus.co...#berkmtg

Tonight's Special City Council #berkmtg is underway. Join via Zoom: cityofberkeley-info.... 📝Agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-...

Did you know embers from wildfires can collect in vulnerable areas of your home? Embers can land on roofs, gutters, and along the foundation, igniting vegetation which spreads fire to other parts of structure. Seal gaps, clear, enclose gutters to lower your wildfire risk.

Our next City Council Worksession #berkmtg is tomorrow, March 24 at 4pm. Read the agenda:

Berkeleyans who have a toddler, a middle schooler or a child somewhere in between can have their little ones scamper through the grass in pursuit of eggs. berkeleyca.gov/commu... 1/5

Berkeley invests in its next workforce. YouthWorks connects residents to paid internships that open doors to future careers. Share this with some looking for a summer internship. Applications due by March 27.

Artists in 21 Northern California counties can apply for a $225,000 commission to create and install permanent artwork for a Berkeley senior center rooted in community history. Submit a cover letter, resume, and 5–10 work samples by April 27.

Berkeley City Council regular meeting is this Tuesday, March 24 at 6 pm. Agenda: berkeleyca.gov/city-... #berkmtg

Make your home less vulnerable to wildfires by upgrading your: windows 🪟 roof and eaves🏠 vents 🌬️ siding 🔥 Making the materials of your home more resistant to heat and embers – a term often referred to as “home hardening” – might save it from a wildfire. Learn more:

Days at Tuolumne #FamilyCamp look like: Swimming hole. Archery. Theme days. Kids running free. Only a few sessions remain. Sign up for a week or weekend session. berkeleyca.gov/commu...#FamilyCamp#BerkeleyFamilyCamp

Good morning, Berkeley! Our Third Saturday Shoreline Cleanup starts at 9am at Shorebird Park Nature Center. Come join us.

YouthWorks is more than a summer job. It helps build confidence, workplace habits, and a path forward. Paid internships. Limited spots. Apply by March 27: forms.office.com/pag... berkeleyca.gov/commu...

Update: The Willard Park pollinator garden planting on March 28 has been postponed. We will share the new date on the event once confirmed.

If you've ever walked the Berkeley Marina and thought, "Someone should clean this up." That someone could be you. 📅 March 21 | 9-11am 📍 Shorebird Park Nature Center #berkeley #volunteering

Apply for affordable housing in Berkeley! There are two current opportunities for applicants of all ages. Details on Doorway Affordable Housing Portal and in the thread below: housingbayarea.mtc.c... 1/3

Affordable housing for seniors 62+ 🏠 Three waitlists in Berkeley are open now. Apply today; due dates are 3/20 and 3/24. Rents for all units are 30% of household income. Details on Doorway Affordable Housing Portal and in the thread below: housingbayarea.mtc.c... 1/4

It’s getting hot this week! 🔥 Great time to learn how to protect your home by making it less vulnerable to wildfires. 🏠 Changes to vents, windows, and roofs can reduce chances that a wildfire could enter your home. Learn more:

⏳👀Due by 5pm today! Take the survey to help shape a variety of proposals for how the City of Berkeley would manage on-street parking near transit stations, on its busiest streets, and in business districts. Learn more here: berkeleyca.gov/commu... Take the survey here: communityfeedback.op...

🔥Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories are already in place for many across California, Nevada and Arizona. The heat will spread east and south as the week progresses. For heat safety tips visit: www.weather.gov/safety/heat (2/2)

Extreme heat is in the forecast this week. Don’t wait until heat arrives to begin protecting yourself. Begin preparing NOW. www.weather.gov/safety/heat

This week’s heat from the West Coast to the Plains will set hundreds of daily records—many by several degrees. Some areas may even set March records, with temperatures more typical of June. Learn how to stay safe: weather.gov/heat

Want a simple way to make an impact in Berkeley? Spend two hours with us at the waterfront helping keep the San Francisco Bay clean. 📅 March 21 | 9-11am 📍 160 University Ave Join us for Third Saturday Shoreline Cleanup.

A potential ferry connection from Berkeley is under environmental review. Join a virtual Pier Ferry public meeting March 16 at 6pm, to hear about the analysis and provide comments.

Prepare your household for winter storms 🌧️ Clean gutters and nearby storm drains, report clogged drains or fallen trees to 3-1-1, and keep flashlights and spare batteries ready in case of power outages. Learn how to prepare and respond:

Help the City of Berkeley: -Maximize use of most sought-after parking spaces -Reduce congestion caused by drivers circling in search for parking -Improve existing City-owned parking garages By taking the Parking Management Survey until March 18! Community Message:

YouthWorks prioritizes Berkeley residents facing barriers to employment. This includes people who speak English as a second language, young parents, and students with disabilities. Apply for paid internships by March 27: berkeleyca.gov/commu... #youthworks #berkeley

Berkeley's shoreline didn't clean itself last month. Volunteers did. Join the next effort: • March 21 | 9-11am • Shorebird Park Nature Center All ages welcome.

A wildfire’s heat and embers often surge ahead of a blaze and expose vulnerabilities built into a home. 🔥🏠 Making the materials of your home more resistant to heat and embers – a term often referred to as “home hardening” – might save it from a wildfire. Learn more:

🚗 Take a survey to help shape a variety of proposals for how the City of Berkeley would manage on-street parking in high-demand areas and help improve efficiency and availability of parking there. ⏰The survey is due by 5pm on March 18. Community Message:

Today, Friday, March 13, 2026, is Reduced Service Day in Berkeley. Most City offices are closed to the public while certain non-essential services pause as a cost-savings measure. Please call before visiting.

Today is a Reduced Service Day. Some City offices and services are unavailable as part of a cost-savings measure.

Help reduce flooding in your neighborhood 🌧️ Clean gutters and drains, report hazards to 3-1-1, sign up for emergency alerts, and keep supplies ready in case of power outages. Learn how to prepare and respond to winter storms:

Artists or artist teams in Northern California can apply for a chance to create permanent art for the South Berkeley Senior Center. The selected artist will receive a $225,000 contract to design, make, and install five three-dimensional, wall-mounted artworks. berkeleyca.gov/commu... 1/5