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Supporters of a new library at Plaza BART want to use a citizens’ initiative to win funding.

The current status of the block schedule, a power outage, radio station KECG, and other news

A 2016 city plan offers another option for Richmond Street.

Speakers gave two perspectives and some new information on the proposed Richmond Street redesign.

Dr. Kim Moses responds to frustration about delays in approving the block schedule at El Cerrito High.

High school schedules, Richmond Street redesign and BART fare gates

Six permanent pickleball courts are coming soon to Castro Park.

Plans to cut people and programs generated concern and a big turnout for the West Contra Costa school board meeting.

The City Council approved changes that support key goals and contribute to a $1 million deficit.

Nils Strindberg, 42, died Tuesday after being hit by a train in the trackway at El Cerrito Plaza BART station.

Black artists discussed their Art of the African Diaspora in El Cerrito on Feb. 27.

A new fire hazard map for El Cerrito shrinks the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone area.

County Supervisor John Gioia spoke about health care, Trump, and pushing back.

Baseball is back at Cerrito Vista Park.

Construction of the first apartment building at El Cerrito Plaza BART could start as early as August 2025.

The city has dropped plans for a 2025 library tax measure and is working toward a possible measure in 2026.

Homes in Palisades Highlands that survived the fires were often surrounded by a 5-foot clear zone.

Much of El Cerrito is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone that will be affected by new limits on vegetation.

An independent audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024, found no significant problems.

Speakers used their 3 minutes of time during public comment to talk about Richmond Street, fire safety, and other topics.

Patricia Durham celebrates being named to the El Cerrito Wall of Fame.

Carolyn Wysinger (left), accepts the ceremonial gavel and becomes El Cerrito's first black Lesbian mayor.

The controversial proposal would remove half the parking north of Moeser Lane and add a chicane bike lane.

The City Council voted to hire consultant Dixon Resources Unlimited to develop and promote a new plan for parking on many city streets.