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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 22m

Who remembers Reading Rainbow?🦋🌈📖 Well, it's back, and the new host is library superstar Mychal Threets!

What's even cooler - on Oct. 4, the first episode of the new series aired and showcased Berkeley Public Library (West Branch)!

New episodes will air weekly at: youtube.com/@Kidzuko

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 3h

Please join Mayor Ishii as she presents her first State of the City Address:

October 22, 2025 | 6 PM
The Freight | 2020 Addison

Registration is required to attend. Space is extremely limited.

The event will also be livestreamed and recorded.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/Ishii2025soc

Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 4h

Amazing! Congratulations to UC Berkeley Professor of Chemistry Omar Yaghi on his Nobel Prize award.

Roll on you Bears!

news.berkeley.edu/2025/10/08/u...

UC Berkeley’s Omar Yaghi shares 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Berkeley News

Yaghi created a field called reticular chemistry, which involves stitching together molecular building blocks to form porous structures — metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — with myriad applications.

news.berkeley.edu

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 1d

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...

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...

news.berkeley.edu

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 1d

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!

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.

www.berkeleyside.org

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 6d

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...

Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 7d

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

Read statement: tinyurl.com/48h93ju7

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 8d

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!

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...

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 12d

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.

Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 13d

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

Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 14d

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

berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

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...

berkeleyca.gov

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 14d

"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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 16d

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

Don't miss future news! Subscribe to join my mailing list by clicking link in bio, or visiting: tinyurl.com/MayorIshiiUpdates

#BerkeleyMayorsMonthly

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 19d

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...

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...

berkeleyca.gov

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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 20d

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

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.

www.berkeleyside.org

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