Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley

John Clarke, UC Berkeley emeritus professor, awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics - Berkeley News The Nobel Prize committee honored Clarke "for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in an electric circuit." These circuits were forerunners of the qubits i...

Exciting news! Congratulations to UC Berkeley emeritus professor John Clarke, recipient of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics! Congrats to Michel Devoret and John Martinis as well.

Clarke is the 27th UC Berkeley faculty member to win a Nobel Prize. Go Bears!

news.berkeley.edu/2025/10/07/j...

My office will be co-hosting a Know Your Rights Workshop tailored specifically for employers, managers, and supervisors.

Thursday, October 16 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM
David Brower Center | 2150 Allston Way

Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself & your team!

REGISTER: tinyurl.com/ymt7e9nu

Why electric bikes are everywhere in Berkeley Residents of all ages and abilities are taking to electric bikes — used for commutes, school drop-offs, grocery trips and joy rides.

Why electric bikes are everywhere in Berkeley

REMEMBER: If you would like to have your own e-bike, Berkeley residents can enter monthly lottery to win rebate of up to $1,500 to buy one!

I’m excited to share that I’m in Japan this week, proudly representing the City of Berkeley at the Japan–United States Leadership Summit!

Read more: tinyurl.com/n3bhbvvu

It was an honor to present a proclamation affirming that next Monday, October 13, will be recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day in Berkeley.

I encourage you to come out to Civic Center Park this Saturday, October 11, 10 am - 6 pm for the Indigenous Peoples Day PowWow! More info: ipdpowwow.org

Statement from Mayor Ishii About the Federal Government Shutdown

"In this moment, I’m grateful we have @replsimon.bsky.social representing our community in Washington."

Read full statement: www.mayoradenaishii.com/s/Oct-2-Stat...

Wishing all who will be observing Yom Kippur an easy and meaningful fast.

Statement from Mayor Ishii: City Awarded $8 Million Grant for Berkeley CareBridge Program

Read statement: tinyurl.com/48h93ju7

OCT. 11, 10 AM - 6 PM, MLK CIVIC CENTER PARK: Come celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at the 33rd Annual PowWow and Indian Market!

➡️Native American Foods

➡️Arts & Crafts and American Indian Culture

➡️Gourd Dance

➡️Round Dance

➡️Committee Specials and Intertribals

Learn more: ipdpowwow.org

Join tours to see Berkeley manufacturing up close October 3-9: Go behind the scenes at Berkeley businesses during Manufacturing Week 2025. Free tours are limited, so register early to secure your spot. Berkeleyans can take free tours to learn how loc...

October 3-9: Want to get an up-close look at how locally made treats like Tcho Chocolate or Cult Crackers are made??

Go behind the scenes at Berkeley businesses during Manufacturing Week 2025. Free tours are limited, so register early to secure your spot!

Vaccines for the flu, RSV, and COVID-19* are available at many local pharmacies or at your health provider’s office. To find a location nearest you, visit: myturn.ca.gov

I got my COVID vaccine today!

The arrival of fall means that it is also the beginning of cold and flu season. Now is a great time to consider the healthy habits that will help protect us and our loved ones from getting sick, including keeping up-to-date with vaccines.

Do you have a scheduling request for Mayor Ishii?

If you would like to schedule a meeting or invite the Mayor to an event, please fill out a request form: tinyurl.com/IshiiSchedule

Our staff will be in touch once we review your request.

It's a new and exciting era for Civic Center Park!

“Civic Center Park is treasured in our city, and this partnership shows what’s possible when we come together as a community,” said Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii.

Read the full release: tinyurl.com/2s3b2b84

This week’s quake was a wake-up call: be ready. Pack a go-bag, sign up for alerts, and learn more about the simple steps we can all take to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe in the event of a disaster.

Visit Berkeley’s Disaster Preparedness page for helpful resources: tinyurl.com/BePreparedCoB

A Statement from Mayor Ishii About ICE Arrest in Alameda County Courthouse

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Apply for subsidy to buy an electric bicycle Berkeley residents can enter monthly lottery to win rebate of up to $1,500 to buy an e-bike, making it even easier to bike around Berkeley. Berkeleyans can apply online for a monthly lottery to get $4...

Berkeley residents can enter monthly lottery to win rebate of up to $1,500 to buy an e-bike!

berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

"To those around the world, you are not forgotten. We will find a way to connect." -Christine Sheckler as she accepted the Peace Grove Award on behalf of USAID From the Berkeley Rotary Club

Happy New Year wishes to all who will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah - may it be sweet! 🍯🍎

The September edition of the Mayor's Monthly is here: tinyurl.com/IshiiMonthlySept25

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Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Join thousands of California volunteers who will help clean up local beaches, bays and waterways during an annual CA Coastal Cleanup Day.Volunteer to help clean up our coastline! Meet at the Shorebird...

TOMORROW (9/20): Help keep our waterfront beautiful by participating in Coastal Cleanup Day!

There will also be interactive games and educational booths, Roaming Bean Coffee will be onsite, and a raffle will be hosted for the most unusual item found on the shoreline!

berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

COVID vaccine now universally available in California A recommendation by Western states allows anyone over 6 months old to get a COVID-19 shot. California insurance providers will have to cover the cost.

COVID vaccine now universally available in California www.berkeleyside.org/2025/09/18/c...

Just in time for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month, the Berkeley Historical Society & Museum is opening a new exhibit:

Berkeley's Latino Community: 1900 - 2025

Opening Reception: Sunday, September 21 | 2 -5 PM

Exhibit runs through March 2026. Be sure to check it out!

More info: berkhistory.org

Happening this weekend!!

A great opportunity for middle and high school students!

SAVE THE DATE: Mayor Adena Ishii's State of the City Address

📅October 22, 2025
🕕6:00 PM
📍The Freight | 2020 Addison Street

More details to come!

Applications are now open for the 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate!

Open to teens age 13-18 who live in or attend school in Berkeley.

Apply online by: October 31, 2025

Learn more: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/berkeley-you...

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Whether you're a first-time voter or you need to change/update your registration, now is the time to make sure you are #VoteReady.

Voting is the beating heart of democracy, and every vote matters!

Register to vote: registertovote.ca.gov

My team and I had a blast at the Solano Stroll!

It was wonderful to connect in person with so many of you and to celebrate the amazing businesses and people that make Berkeley and Albany so special.

Thank you to Solano Avenue Association for the work you do to host this beloved event every year!

Happy Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month, Berkeley!