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Below is a list of summaries of the COVID-19 Town Halls. Each summary includes a link to the video recording of the town hall.

Omicron, Clarifying Mask Mandate, and other COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinDecember 15, 2021
Latest Health Orders, Booster Shots, and other COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinOctober 8, 2021
Delta Variant, Mask Mandate, and other COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinAugust 2, 2021
Reopening, Retrospective, and other COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinJune 28, 2021
Vaccines, Masks, and other COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinMay 17, 2021
Catch Up on the Latest COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinApril 19, 2021
Catch Up on the Latest COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinMarch 15, 2021
Missed the COVID-19 Town Hall? Catch Up Here
Jesse ArreguinFebruary 1, 2021
Vaccine Distribution Process and More COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinJanuary 6, 2021
Recap of COVID-19 Town Hall with BUSD
Jesse ArreguinDecember 17, 2020
Explaining Stay at Home Order, Vaccine Update, and More COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinDecember 12, 2020
Case Surges, Berkeley Relief Fund, and More COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinDecember 2, 2020
Catch Up on the Latest COVID-19 News
Jesse ArreguinNovember 11, 2020
Catch Up on the Latest COVID-19 News
Jesse ArreguinOctober 20, 2020
Updated Shelter in Place, New Voting Options, and More COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinOctober 8, 2020
Get Caught Up on the Latest COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinSeptember 22, 2020
Expanded Testing Pilot, Case Updates, and more COVID-19 News
Jesse ArreguinAugust 8, 2020
Get Caught up with COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinJuly 27, 2020
Get Caught up with COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinJuly 13, 2020
Latest COVID-19 Updates
Jesse ArreguinJune 29, 2020
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Press Releases
Sep 21, 2023
Berkeley Mayor Statement on Officer Involved Shooting
Sep 21, 2023
Sep 21, 2023
Sep 18, 2023
Berkeley Marks 100th Anniversary of 1923 Fire With Major Advancements in Wildfire Safety
Sep 18, 2023
Sep 18, 2023
Sep 8, 2023
"People Are Not Pollution" - Governor Newsom Signs AB 1307 Into Law
Sep 8, 2023
Sep 8, 2023
Aug 28, 2023
California Legislature Takes Action to Push People's Park Construction Forward
Aug 28, 2023
Aug 28, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
Berkeley Council Adopts Housing Preference Policy as Redress for Redlining & BART Construction
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 17, 2023
Berkeley Mayor Statement on Upcoming Closure of Golden Gate Fields
Jul 17, 2023
Jul 17, 2023
Jun 28, 2023
Berkeley Council Adopts Updated Budget
Jun 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023
Jun 15, 2023
Berkeley Receives $4.9 Million to Address Homelessness
Jun 15, 2023
Jun 15, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Berkeley City Council Allocates $20 Million for Affordable Housing and Supportive Housing Projects
Jun 14, 2023
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
May 16, 2023
Mayor's Blog
Leading the Bay Area Region
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
It’s Time To Make Our Streets Safer for Bicyclists and Pedestrians 
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
New PSPS Event to Impact Berkeley Residents
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
What to Know for a Public Safety Power Shutoff
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
Homeless Count Data Reflects Successful Efforts in Addressing Homelessness
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
Fulfilling the Promises of Measures O and P
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
Addressing Wildfire Safety
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
Building Our Future Together
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
Continuing Berkeley’s Groundbreaking Legacy
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
Upholding the Values of a Sanctuary City
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 30, 2024
Apr 11, 2024
Implementing Climate Policies for a Greener Future
Apr 11, 2024
Apr 11, 2024
Apr 2, 2024
Berkeley Weekly Update - 4/2/24
Apr 2, 2024
Apr 2, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
Berkeley Weekly Update - 3/26/24
Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
Mar 19, 2024
Berkeley Weekly Update - 3/19/24
Mar 19, 2024
Mar 19, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
Berkeley Weekly Update - 3/13/24
Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Berkeley Weekly Update - 3/5/24
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Feb 29, 2024
Advancing a New Approach to Public Safety
Feb 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024
Feb 27, 2024
Berkeley Weekly Update - 2/27/24
Feb 27, 2024
Feb 27, 2024
Feb 21, 2024
Berkeley Weekly Update - 2/21/24
Feb 21, 2024
Feb 21, 2024

City Services

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CONTACT

Berkeley Mayor’s Office
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Berkeley, CA 94704


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