Kensington Police Department

10/07/2026

ROAD CLOSURES
Kensington Parade - October 18, 2026
Road Closure Details
Northbound Arlington Avenue will remain open for parade flow only. All side street
access to Arlington Avenue will be closed between 304 Arlington Avenue and 59 Arlington
Avenue from 10:45 AM to 1:30 PM with no northbound traffic

09/14/2026

🚧 KENSINGTON ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY 🚧

The Kensington Police Department wants to make residents aware of several upcoming full road closures for PG&E utility work. These closures have been permitted by Contra Costa County and approved by the Board of Supervisors. Please plan your travel accordingly and expect delays and detours in these areas:

📍 Willamette Ave (all) & Highland Blvd (188 Highland to Willamette)
🗓️ Monday, Sept. 15 | ⏰ 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🔧 Replacement of two utility poles

📍 Kenyon Ave (Trinity to Columbia)
🗓️ Monday, Sept. 21 | ⏰ 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🔧 Overhead work on an existing utility pole

📍 Stanford Ave (220 to 258 Stanford)
🗓️ Monday, Sept. 28 | ⏰ 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🔧 Overhead work on an existing utility pole

📍 Columbia Ave (263 to 285 Columbia)
🗓️ Monday, Oct. 5 | ⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🔧 Replacement of two utility poles

Emergency vehicles, local residents, U.S. Postal Service, and garbage collection will still be able to access these areas. Traffic will be detoured, and all work will follow an approved traffic control plan.

We appreciate your patience as PG&E completes this important infrastructure work. Please drive carefully and watch for crews and equipment.

— Kensington Police Department

09/09/2026

REMINDER: Join us for coffee and tasty baked items on Wednesday, September 30 at Semifreddi's Bakery between 8:30am and 10:30am.

LOCATION:
Semifreddi's Bakery
372 Colusa Ave.
Kensington, CA 94707

08/19/2026

🎒📚 GOOD MORNING, KENSINGTON—AND WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! 🏫✨

As students begin their first week, we are sure you saw Kensington Police officers and police volunteers stationed near the following areas:

📍 Arlmont Drive and Highland Boulevard
📍 Arlington Avenue and Rincon Road
📍 Westminster Avenue and Kenyon Avenue
📍 In front of the school

You will continue to see us in these areas throughout the remainder of the week.

You may also see police vehicles with their red-and-blue or amber lights illuminated. This is intentional—we want drivers to see us, slow down, and remain alert while all our community’s most precious gifts travel safely to and from school. 🚓🚨 As a bonus, the kids get an absolute kick out of seeing the lights and love it! 😊🙌

🚫 IMPORTANT TRAFFIC REMINDER: When traveling uphill on Arlington Avenue, turning left or right onto Arlmont Drive is prohibited between 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 2:00–3:00 p.m. Violations are citable offenses.

In response to concerns raised by school officials and PTA members, officers have been conducting traffic stops for stop sign, red light, and parking violations, providing education, issuing warnings, and when warranted, citations. Education and Enforcement will continue through the remainder of the week.

We hope this serves as a reminder to obey all traffic laws and posted signs throughout the school district. Please slow down, look around, stop completely at all stop signs, and ensure the roadway and crosswalks are clear before proceeding. 🛑👀

To all the students who greeted us with high-fives, thumbs-up, big smiles, and cheerful “good mornings”—we’re excited for you! Have an amazing year filled with learning, growth, new friendships, and great memories. 🙌😊📖

And to all the parents: Congratulations—you made it through another summer! 🎉👏 Now it’s time to enjoy a little more routine…and maybe a few moments of peace and quiet! 😄☕

Have a safe and fantastic first week, Kensington! 💙💛

08/14/2026

06/23/2026

🚫 ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN KENSINGTON.
Contra Costa County is a fireworks-free zone. That means every type of firework — including "Safe & Sane," sparklers, and anything bought out of county or online — is illegal to use, possess, or sell here. There is no legal consumer firework in Kensington. Period.
The only legal fireworks are professional public shows run under permit.
Celebrating the 4th? Leave it to the pros. Protect your home, your neighbors, and our hills.
📞 Report illegal fireworks to KPD Dispatch: (510) 525-7573

🚨 Fire or injury? Call 911 immediately.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Jose Rivera for his recent graduation from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI), Class 563.
Among other things, the program is designed to stimulate personal growth, leadership, and ethical decision-making in California law enforcement front-line supervisors.

Over 8 months, the curriculum guides students through an analysis of management (planning, organizing, directing) and leadership (inspiring, challenging, developing). Students read and discuss numerous leadership books, write numerous papers, and are required to create, write, and present a project. All this while still maintaining their normal work duties.

We are proud of your accomplishment Sgt. Rivera, we look forward to your continued success with Kensington PD and the ideas you will bring forth!

Fun facts:
Sergeant Rivera was nominated by his peers and asked to give a speech during the graduation ceremony along with two of his classmates. His speech focused on leadership in law enforcement, generational progress, and looking beyond achievement to reflect more on the leaders we become throughout our profession. He wrapped up his speech with their class motto, "Be the Leader You Would Follow."

Sergeant Rivera is also the fifth person (the last to graduate in 2023) to attend SLI from Kensington PD since the program was designed and implemented in 1988 by California law enforcement professionals, top educators, and trainers.

05/19/2026

The Kensington Police Department advises of multiple water main breaks affecting traffic in the area.

There is a water main break on on Kenyon Ave near Westminster Ave, impacting southbound traffic. A second water main break has also been reported on Highland Ave.

EBMUD crews are currently on scene, and additional resources are being brought in to address the issue.

Motorists should expect possible road closures and delays for the next 3–4 hours due to emergency repair work.

We encourage the public to avoid the area, use alternate routes, and allow extra travel time.