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Priority for affordable housing lotteries will be given to households displaced from Berkeley due to BART construction, foreclosure, or eviction; as well as those who have connections to redlined neighborhoods, are homeless or at risk of homelessness, or have a child 17 years old or younger.

Learn more about applying, guidelines, and eligibility through webinars, which start on Jan. 10.  Deadlines range from February 21 to March 13, depending on the grant. 

Regular Monday pickups on Christmas and New Years will be pushed back a day. Keep holiday trees off streets and sidewalks by knowing rules for compost and using Transfer Station. Remember to remove all decorations and lights.

We're hiring a Principal Planner, a Deputy City Attorney, an Employee Relations Manager, and other roles to join our dynamic and innovative team. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Learn how to fill sandbags and take care of storm drains. See presentations on stormwater flow as well as city equipment, infrastructure that lessens impact.

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

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.

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.