Last week we took down a hospice fraud ring in Los Angeles County responsible for defrauding Medi-Cal and the state of California of $267 million.
Learn more about California DOJ’s longstanding and ongoing efforts to combat hospice fraud in the Weekly Update. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAO...
Cal Day is this Saturday! Lots of prospective students will be visiting UC Berkeley throughout the day. 🐻
www.visitberkeley.com/events/berke...
Ida and Alfred pointing to a desk with a Berkeley Rent Board self service kiosk and printer on it.
New self-service kiosk available at the Rent Board office at 2000 Center Street! It can print forms, look up info from the Rent Registry, and accept landlord registration fee payments.
You can also find forms, data, payment portal, and more on the Rent Board website at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov
The City of Berkeley is seeking proposals from qualified development teams to partner with the City on transit-oriented housing at the Ashby BART East Lot.
Read the full RFP, attachments, & submission details at: tinyurl.com/AshbyEastRFP
Proposals & registration are due by 4 PM on July 7, 2026.
Berkeley Rent Board Meeting Thursday 4/16/26 - 7pm Software and data system contract award Resolutions and more! Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
Berkeley Rent Board meets this Thursday! The main item will be a discussion and vote on a contract for a Comprehensive Rental Information and Housing Services Management System (a data and software package) with EcoMetricx.
Full agenda at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/berkeley-ren...
Celebrate Earth Day early at North Shattuck's Swap 'n Shop featuring community swaps, sidewalk sales, and a festive after-party celebrating sustainability! 🌎 🖌️🧰 👚
Saturday, April 18 | 11 am - 4 pm
Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street
More Info: www.northshattuck.org/swap-n-shop
Photo of a woman standing next to a heat pump on a yellow background with the text: What's a heat pump? And why do clean energy enthusiasts love them?
Photo of a man holding a remote to a heat pump unit with text: Simply put, a heat pump is an all-electric system that moves heat instead of making it. They're 3-4x more efficient than traditional alternatives, resulting in energy savings and lower carbon emissions. Heat pump systems: can cool and heat, all in one; provide quiet, reliable comfort; work in cold climates and high altitudes; can lower your energy bill.
Illustrations of heat pumps working in the summer and winter with the text: In the summer, a heat pump HVAC system moves heat from inside of your house to outside of it. This cools your home. In the winter, the same HVAC system moves heat from outside to inside. Even when it's cold outside, there's enough heat in the air for the heat pump to warm your home.
Black text on yellow background reading: Heat pumps are going mainstream, and they're a critical part of California's clean energy future. If you're in need of a new water heater, air conditioner, space heater, or clothes dryer, consider a heat pump system. Learn more and find savings: AvaEnergy.org/go-electric
It's #HeatPumpWeekCA! What's a heat pump, and why are we celebrating them?
Simply put, a heat pump is an all-electric system that moves heat instead of making it. They're 3-4x more efficient than gas-powered alternatives, resulting in energy savings and lower carbon emissions⚡
Many how-to videos are available on the Rent Board website at
www.youtube.com/@BerkeleyRen...
5th asian cultural festival - a celebration of Asian Cultural Diversity Culture Handicraft Music Documentary Food 03 May 26, Sunday 10am-6pm civic center park, Berkeley. www.downtownberkeley.com For more information contact Sunil 341-242-8578 email asianculturalfestival@gmail.com Image of different Asian flags, logos of organizations.
Berkeley Asian Cultural Festival is coming up in a few weeks - May 3, 2026 - Civic Center Park.
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Not all heroes wear capes.
Some wear gloves.
• Berkeley Shoreline Cleanup, 160 University Ave
• April 18, 9-11am
All ages welcome at our Earth Day Cleanup.
Photo of severe water damage in a room with mold on ceilings and walls. Text: Prevent Mold. Report and Fix Leaks Promptly Logos: Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu Together We Can Stop Mold
Heavy rains are continuing this weekend.
Tenants in Berkeley who believe their unit is not meeting safety requirements should notify their landlord. If the issues are not fixed, tenants can request an inspection by the City.
berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
Climate Resilience and Habitability Committee Friday, 4/10/26, 6:30pm Agenda Energy Outreach Prioritization of Future Agenda Items Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu Picture of building and globe
The Climate Resilience and Habitability Committee meets this Friday. We'll be discussing energy outreach, and also priorities for our next few meetings.
rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Celebrating Easter Egg shaped houses on a purple background Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
Happy Easter to all celebrating today!
Berkeley residents can join a virtual Behavioral Health Services Act Community Input Meeting to help shape a three-year plan for funding mental health, substance use, and homelessness services.
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
🗓 April 9, 1–2:30pm
💻 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/84...
If summer camp costs feel like a barrier, Berkeley offers help. Recreation scholarships can cover 50% or 100% of camp fees.
Apply: ca-berkeley.civicrec...
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Our teachers take care of the next generation -- we need to make sure they're supported and taken care of as well.
I was proud to stand with the Oakland Fund as they announced the acquisition of a 33-unit apartment building in Temescal.
🗞️ Last week, we published our March newsletter! Read for updates on homelessness solutions, healthcare as a human right, protecting our immigrant communities, and more.
Read the newsletter, see prior editions, and subscribe at district5.acgov.org/newsletters!
Free food and free health services available on 4/10 in West Berkeley!
Celebrating Passover Window looking out at city and moon and stars in sky. Plate in front with a Passover meal Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
Happy Passover to all celebrating tonight!
Rent Board staff will be at the South Berkeley Senior Center on Monday, April 6, 11am-12:30. No appointment required! rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent...
Got questions? Rent Board Housing Counselors have answers! The next drop-in info session is at the North Berkeley Senior Center on Friday, April 3, 2026, 11am-12:30pm
rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/eve...
Spring is the perfect time to start preventing wildfires. There is still time!
As more homes are built in existing neighborhoods, one issue I've heard is noise, street closures, and other construction impacts.
Factory-built housing can help by shifting noisy work offsite and shortening the length of construction. This bill can help both future and current residents.
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...
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Court Notice Scams Scams often say you own money for a traffic or toll ticket and must pay right away. Courts will never text, call, or email to ask for money.
Californians, beware of scam notices claiming to come from California courts and asking you to make a traffic ticket payment or face the consequences.
Courts will never text, call, or email to ask for money.
Always double check the status of traffic tickets directly at courts.ca.gov/find-my-court
March 31 Trans Day of Visibility Drawing of street with people and buildings, a big trans flag hangs from one of them. Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
Today is Trans Day of Visibility. Research shows that there are a few million trans people in the US and among younger generations about 1 in 30 are trans. Now more than ever we need to all stand together and defend trans rights! 🏳️⚧️✊
March 31 Farmworkers Day Drawing of fields and housing Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
Celebrating Farmworkers Day! The fight continues for farmworker rights, including the right to safe and affordable housing. ✊🏠
Berkeley Rent Board Outreach & Accessibility Committee Wednesday, 3/25/26 - 6:30pm Picture of person with megaphone in front of bulletin board. Outreach Report - Upcoming Events - Accessibility. Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
The Outreach Committee is now the Outreach and Accessibility Committee. This Wednesday we'll be discussing ideas for improving accessibility, and also current and upcoming outreach efforts and events.
Details at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
The meeting was one of our longer ones this year and had several other items, to view a recording of the meeting, visit rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent... 10/
We also heard about a proposed state law that would remove the requirement that 16+ unit properties have a onsite manager, AB 1771, which we voted to take a formal opposition position on.
Without an onsite manager, problems can take longer to get fixed. 9/