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With Respiratory Viruses Circulating, All Bay Area Health Officers Recommend Actions to Stay Healthy for the Holidays

Get vaccinated, stay home if sick, test for COVID-19 symptoms, and wear quality masks indoors for a healthy winter.

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Survey of older adults: Help us create an age-friendly community

People 55 or older should complete the survey by Dec. 31 to tell us what services you’d like to see in Berkeley and Alameda County as a whole.

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Buy local gifts via a merchant fair, online guide, and Berkeley gift card, Dec 2023

Find presents that delight the recipient and support local merchants. Visit a Nov. 30 Holiday Gift Fair, use the BerkeleyHolidays.com gift guide, or buy a Berkeley Bucks gift card.

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Come out December 8 for a night of local stand-up comedy

Head to Live Oak Community Center for a night of stand-up comedy featuring talented Bay Area comics. Doors open at 7:30 pm; the show starts at 8:00 pm. Childcare available.

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Reduce your holiday tree waste this season

Buy a living tree; learn composting guidelines 

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Cut back on food waste

Plan ahead to reduce trash that goes to the landfill. Learn how to better compost, recycle and reduce waste

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Job openings with the City of Berkeley, November 2023

We're hiring an Occupational Health and Safety Officer, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager, and other roles to join our dynamic and innovative team.

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Berkeley Half Marathon on Nov. 19: Street closures, bus route info

Plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets on race weekend. Some closures start at 3:00 pm, November 18. Race starts at 7:30 am on Sunday, November 19.