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Press Releases

Sep 21, 2023

Berkeley Mayor Statement on Officer Involved Shooting

Sep 21, 2023

Sep 18, 2023

Berkeley Marks 100th Anniversary of 1923 Fire With Major Advancements in Wildfire Safety

Sep 18, 2023

Sep 8, 2023

"People Are Not Pollution" - Governor Newsom Signs AB 1307 Into Law

Sep 8, 2023

Aug 28, 2023

California Legislature Takes Action to Push People's Park Construction Forward

Aug 28, 2023

Jul 24, 2023

Berkeley Council Adopts Housing Preference Policy as Redress for Redlining & BART Construction

Jul 24, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

Berkeley Mayor Statement on Upcoming Closure of Golden Gate Fields

Jul 17, 2023

Jun 28, 2023

Berkeley Council Adopts Updated Budget

Jun 28, 2023

Jun 15, 2023

Berkeley Receives $4.9 Million to Address Homelessness

Jun 15, 2023

Jun 14, 2023

Berkeley City Council Allocates $20 Million for Affordable Housing and Supportive Housing Projects

Jun 14, 2023

May 16, 2023

Berkeley Mayor Asks City Attorney to Explore Legal Action Against Hyundai and Kia for Security Failures

May 16, 2023

Mayor's Blog

Jan 28, 2020

Leading the Bay Area Region

Jan 28, 2020

I am honored to have been elected President of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). During my tenure as President, I am committed to working with local and regional representatives throughout the Bay Area in crafting a collaborative plan that the region can get behind.

Jan 28, 2020

Oct 30, 2019

It’s Time To Make Our Streets Safer for Bicyclists and Pedestrians

Oct 30, 2019

Council recently voted to move forward with the Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Street Improvements Policy, bringing forward long overdue prioritization of improving our streets with pedestrians and bicyclists in mind. Besides the obvious safety improvements, this policy will make an environmental impact, making travelling greener and more accessible.

Oct 30, 2019

Oct 25, 2019

New PSPS Event to Impact Berkeley Residents

Oct 25, 2019

A new Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Event is expected to take place beginning on Saturday, October 26 at 5pm, lasting until Monday, October 28 at 2pm. This could impact up to 7,000 Berkeley customers. The dates and number of people impacted could change, so we will update this page regularly.

Oct 25, 2019

Oct 8, 2019

What to Know for a Public Safety Power Shutoff

Oct 8, 2019

A Public Safety Power Shutoff is currently underway, impacting 3,500 customers in the Berkeley Hills, including UC Berkeley. What is a PSPS and what can you do to prepare?

Oct 8, 2019

Sep 5, 2019

Homeless Count Data Reflects Successful Efforts in Addressing Homelessness

Sep 5, 2019

The 2019 homeless count revealed 1,108 homeless residents in Berkeley. First time homelessness is down by 36%, and the number of people living on the streets with zero shelter is down by 32%. These numbers show that our investment to end homelessness over the past two years is beginning to make a difference for those living on our streets.

Sep 5, 2019

Aug 8, 2019

Fulfilling the Promises of Measures O and P

Aug 8, 2019

We asked the people of Berkeley to give big, and you responded generously. The approval of Measures O & P has given us a unique opportunity to make an impact in creating affordable housing and reducing homelessness. Berkeley voters can be proud that their vote is making a difference.

Aug 8, 2019

Jul 29, 2019

Addressing Wildfire Safety

Jul 29, 2019

We know 2019 will likely be another significant fire season in California. That is why we are making our biggest investment ever in wildfire safety. This includes hundreds of thousands of dollars towards vegetation management and emergency response training. Taking the necessary steps to prepare is essential in promoting your safety.

Jul 29, 2019

Jul 24, 2019

Building Our Future Together

Jul 24, 2019

Berkeley has a long tradition of thinking globally and acting locally. My State of the City Address highlights the history of our community’s engagement and activism, and how we can harness our collective ideas to build our future together.

Jul 24, 2019

Jul 19, 2019

Continuing Berkeley’s Groundbreaking Legacy

Jul 19, 2019

History has shown that people look to Berkeley for leadership. Ideas start here and movements are born here. Consistent with our status as a trailblazing leader, the important step of prohibiting natural gas in new construction will send a message and a model to cities and states across the country to follow our lead.

Jul 19, 2019

Jul 5, 2019

Upholding the Values of a Sanctuary City

Jul 5, 2019

Berkeley is a proud Sanctuary City with a legacy of protecting the most vulnerable members of our society. We continue to affirm the belief that all families should feel safe and welcome in our community. Our diversity and inclusiveness gives us strength.

Jul 5, 2019

Newsletters

Apr 30, 2024

Berkeley Weekly Update - 4/30/24

Apr 30, 2024

Apr 11, 2024

Implementing Climate Policies for a Greener Future

Apr 11, 2024

Apr 2, 2024

Berkeley Weekly Update - 4/2/24

Apr 2, 2024

Mar 26, 2024