Indigenous Peoples' Day is an official city and state holiday in various localities in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated on the second Monday in October.

Berkeley and Oakland sit in different price worlds, and the numbers behind each tell a different story. OAKLAND, Calif., [Oct 5] – Housing headlines swing between boom, bust, and "K-shaped" split, often in the same week. bridgeMLS year-to-date 2026 data explains why: real estate is local, and in the East Bay it is often local to the price tier. In both Oakland and Berkeley, homes in the $1M+ tier are moving faster and closing further above asking than homes under $1M. Oakland

New protections are coming for California homes affected by wildfire smoke. AB1642 establishes a statewide standard for determining when a smoke-contaminated home is safe for reoccupation. AB 1795 establishes that insurers will be required to pay for smoke contamination testing and will be prohibited from ending payments for a policyholder’s rental unit and other living expenses until the home is deemed safe to occupy. The laws also establish timelines for inspections and pay

The Bridge Association of REALTORS® Community Foundation announced that its 2026 grant cycle is open, with applications accepted through October 15. The Foundation will award more than $30,000 in community grants to small non-profits in Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Kensington, Oakland and Piedmont. The presentation will include a reception for all grantees and Association members at the headquarters at 2855 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley on Thursday, November 19th 2026 from 4-7pm.