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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley
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Working to build a better Berkeley for all of us!

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The Berkeley Holidays Giving Guide is your one-stop destination for spreading joy and giving back this holiday season! Instead of searching for the perfect gift, discover inspiring ways to support the Berkeley nonprofits that make our community thrive all year long.
Berkeley Holidays Gift Guide
Explore Berkeley nonprofits this holiday season and find ways to give back to the community across causes like youth, health, arts, and more.
berkeleyholidays.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Thank you to the students at Maybeck School for the warm welcome and the thoughtful questions. I’m always inspired by young people who care about their community and want to understand how they can make a difference. Grateful for the chance to share my story and hear yours!
November 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Reduce waste this Thanksgiving by planning ahead to reduce trash that goes to the landfill.

ALSO: Thursday and Friday pickups on Nov. 27 and 28 will be pushed a day later.

berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Reduce waste this Thanksgiving
Plan ahead to reduce trash that goes to the landfill. Thursday and Friday pickups on Nov. 27 and 28 will be pushed a day later. Plan ahead to not only reduce what goes from your Thanksgiving table to ...
berkeleyca.gov
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Sending love and support to our trans community on this #TransgenderDayofRemembrance. 🏳️‍⚧️

May we all continue to speak out against hate and transphobia. Berkeley remains steadfast in our commitment to being a safe & inclusive place for all.

To those who are mourning loved ones, we mourn with you.
November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It was a great joy to speak with students in the NAVCAL program at UC Berkeley!

NAVCAL is designed to support re-entry, transfer, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students. This program is invaluable to the community it serves.

Wishing all of the students great success at Cal!
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I was proud to stand with AFSCME 3299 today at Cal!

AFSCME represents 40k service workers throughout the UC system. Their work is vital to UC's function and wellbeing, yet they have been without a contract for almost 2 years.

UC must act in good faith and work collectively to come to an agreement.
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Berkeley Drop-in Center is having a winter coat drive!

Donations are being accepted through December 15, 2025.

Needed: 80 adult coats, sizes small through 2X

Drop off hours: Mon-Thu, 10 AM - 3 PM

Bring to: 3234 Adeline Street

More info: (510) 653-3808
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Congratulations to Magnetic Tides for being this month's featured company by Discovered in Berkeley - there is so much exciting innovation happening here in our city!

Berkeley startup, Magnetic Tides, has developed a new treatment for stroke patients www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/18/b...
Berkeley startup, Magnetic Tides, has developed a new treatment for stroke patients
The federal government has awarded the company funding and put it on a fast track for FDA approval.
www.berkeleyside.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Thanks to Stop Waste for these great suggestions in finding meaningful ways to give this holiday season
Find meaningful ways to give this holiday season
StopWaste's RE:Source guide helps you repair treasures, share surplus and donate essentials where they’re needed most.
www.berkeleyside.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
At last week's Alameda County Mayors' Conference meeting, we had the chance to show some team spirit by wearing our college sweatshirts - GO BEARS! 🐻

Thank you to City of Newark Mayor Michael Hannon for hosting us at Triple Ring Technologies - and for introducing us to Kuri the robot!
November 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
1/3: I am excited to share that I have been elected to serve as the Alameda County Mayors' Conference representative on the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) Board!
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
1/3: Today, I had the great honor to welcome Mayor Hideki Nagafuji of Sakai, Japan, along with the Sakai City delegation to Berkeley today. Sakai is our oldest sister city - nearly 60 years!
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
NOV. 15, 1 PM - 3 PM: The Alameda County Reparations Commission will be hosting a listening session for residents of District 5 (which includes the City of Berkeley).

Taylor Memorial UMC
1188 12th St. | Oakand

Learn more about their work and enjoy a free BBQ lunch.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/34jrspz8
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
THIS SUNDAY, 11/16, 1:00 - 4:00 PM: Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Holiday Market in the The Elmwood! Enjoy music, artisan booths, and festive fun, all while supporting local businesses.
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Heads up, Berkeley! On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, please plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill the streets for the Berkeley Half Marathon.

Good luck to all of the participants!

berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Street closures, bus route info for Berkeley Half Marathon on Nov. 16
On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday,...
berkeleyca.gov
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
ICYMI: Mayor Ishii was a guest on @kqedforum.bsky.social, along with Jane Kim and Mateo County Supervisor Noelia Corzo. Host Alexis Madrigal talked to them about Zohran Mamdani’s win for Mayor of New York and the issue of representation in elected office.

LISTEN: tinyurl.com/IshiiKQED
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
On this Veterans Day, the City of Berkeley honors and thanks all who have served our country. We are deeply grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our democracy.
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
TODAY at 9 AM! Listen to Mayor Ishii LIVE in KQED Forum. She will be joined by Jane Kim, California chair, Working Families Party and San Mateo County Supervisor Noelia Corzo.

Want to call/submit your comments during the show? Dial (866) 733-6786, email [email protected], tweet, post on Facebook
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Please join me & Berkeley Food Network (BFN) at our Community Holiday Party!

Sun., 12/7 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
BFN | 1925 Ninth St.

Celebrate the season, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about BFN's resources.

All donations made will directly support BFN.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/BFNHoliday
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
City of Berkeley offices will be closed tomorrow, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Appointments are now available for my next Office Hours!

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

▶️Share your ideas
▶️Voice your concerns
▶️Say hello!

By appointment only. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/IshiiOfficeHours6

I look forward to meeting with you!
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Nov. 12: Join a virtual workshop and share thoughts on proposals to reduce collisions at Elmwood neighborhood intersection. berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Nov. 12: Give input to add safeguards at Elmwood intersection
Join the virtual workshop and share thoughts on proposals to reduce collisions at the intersection of Derby & Warring streets. Join a virtual community meeting to improve safety for pedestrians and bi...
berkeleyca.gov
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Are you interested in shaping local policy and serving your community? Apply to serve on a City of Berkeley Board or Commission!

Apply today! Visit: mayoradenaishii.com/boards-commissions
November 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM