Berkeley

Berkeley is a city of 125,000 on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay — home to UC Berkeley, birthplace of the Free Speech Movement, and a city whose progressive political identity has shaped California policy for generations. Incorporated 1878, governed by a strong Mayor and eight-member district Council.

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Alameda County students in grades 6 through 12, including those in Berkeley, can now apply for free bus rides on Wheels and discounted BART fares through the county’s Student Transit Pass Program, which is entering its 11th year. This program aims to improve access to public transit for students across the Tri-Valley area, supporting their mobility and reducing transportation costs.

Berkeley City Council recently held meetings on July 14 and July 28, continuing to address local governance and community issues. Looking ahead, residents may want to watch the City of Hayward’s AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee meeting on August 21, where high-impact infrastructure topics will be discussed and public comment is expected. This regional meeting could influence transit and infrastructure planning relevant to Berkeley and the broader Alameda County area.

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