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.
Major population centers and business markets within a five hundred mile radius of Berkeley County include Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Richmond, Virginia, and New York, New York.ll these major markets are readily accessible from our County via Interstate 81, which bisects Berkeley County. Our geographic location places us in a unique marketing environment, yet our quality of life is enhanced by our small town character and sense of community.