Social Security COLA 2025: What CA Residents Can Expect

The increase won't even keep up with higher energy bills in California, much less overall inflation.

Berkeley Residents Should Renew Residential Parking Permits By July 1

Renewals can be completed online, in person or by mail.

Checks Coming To Some Berkeley Taxpayers Under $141M Settlement

Certain Berkeley Taxpayers Will Receive Share Of $141M TurboTax Settlement

Federal Grans, Loans Available To Those Affected By January Storms

Homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits can apply for up to $37,900 in grants to cover property damage not covered by insurance.

Don’t Itemize, Berkeley? Patch Food Drive Gifts Still Deductible

Patch Holiday Food Drive donations to Feeding America to help hungry people in Alameda Co. are tax-deductible — even if you don’t itemize.

The Job Market in Berkeley

Find out if prospects are getting better or worse.

Here's What it Costs to Raise a Newborn in Berkeley

See if you could afford a baby’s first year here.