On April 12th 1861 South Carolina troops opened fire on Fort Sumter. In response to this assault Abner Doubleday divided his company into three details to return fire, the first shot against the rebellion was fired by Abner Doubleday and his men. This shot was not very impressive.
Berkeley, Alameda County Sales Tax Rate. Details. The sales tax in Berkeley is 9.25%, which is about average for cities in Alameda County and higher than average for California (7.75%). Berkeley is one of 30 cities in Alameda County with a distinct sales tax as listed by the California Board of Equalization. See all cities in Alameda County.
BERKELEY VITAL RECORDS. The City of Berkeley, Vital Records (Berkeley Vital Records) issues Authorized and Informational copies of Berkeley birth certificates and Berkeley death certificates for events which occurred in the City of Berkeley from 1895 to present. For Berkeley marriage records in the City, contact the Alameda County Recorder.