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AC Appoints Sandhu
The AC Transit Board of Directors on Wednesday appointed Harpreet Sandhu to fill a one-year director position on the transit agency’s board.
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Down to 2
The AC Transit board considered four qualified applicants to succeed the late director H.E. Christian Peeples, then chose two finalists.
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Big Budget Items
Spending $6.1 million on a fire engine, an audio-visual system, and the pool has been endorsed and will require the city to dip into reserves.
Oct 28, 20257 min read


One Student’s View
With a possible teacher strike looming, a student gives his view of what needs to be fixed regardless of how much teachers are paid.
Oct 27, 20256 min read


Spooky Thefts
El Cerrito police working the graveyard shift today arrested four suspected Halloween decoration bandits and recovered the loot.
Oct 22, 20252 min read


To Sign or Not to Sign
As supporters of a library tax seek about 600 more signatures by Halloween, opponents are urging voters not to sign.
Oct 22, 20257 min read


Madera Teachers Rally
Seeking support in contract negotiations, a group of Madera Elementary School teachers and parents rallied before school Friday on Arlington Boulevard.
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Teachers OK Strike
An overwhelming majority of teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District voted to authorize a strike.
Oct 15, 20253 min read


CCCT Opens Doors
The Contra Costa Civic Theatre, looking to diversify, will host a concert this Saturday and a film screening on Nov. 2.
Oct 8, 20252 min read


October Outreach
Congressman John Garamendi and County Supervisor John Gioia spoke at two separate outreach events in El Cerrito.
Oct 5, 20254 min read


Prop 50 Campaign
The El Cerrito Democratic Club is going door to door to win votes for Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act.
Sep 26, 20254 min read


Teacher Talks Failing
After months of negotiations that went nowhere, teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are preparing for a strike.
Sep 25, 20255 min read


A Win and a Loss
El Cerrito High students expressed thanks for a recently revived internship program and disappointment that the school’s radio program is not available this semester.
Sep 23, 20256 min read


Project Kickstart
The El Cerrito City Council voted unanimously to reduce fees and requirements on four properties in order to “kickstart” construction of multi-family housing.
Sep 19, 20255 min read


Keeping History Alive
About 70 people celebrated the 50th anniversary of the El Cerrito Historical Society at the former Contra Costa Florist shop.
Sep 18, 20255 min read


Vets Hall Fix-Up Begins
El Cerrito’s historic Veterans Memorial building will get about $1 million in county-funded repairs starting in September.
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Swim Center Work
Replastering the lap pool this winter should be possible thanks to a City Council vote to approve $2.3 million in Swim Center work.
Aug 21, 20256 min read


Charges in Sex Assault
El Cerrito police arrested a suspect who is charged with four felonies stemming from a sexual assault that happened in May on the Ohlone Greenway.
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Final Parking Notice
City Engineer Yvetteh Ortiz issued a final notice that removal of 177 parking spaces for the redesign of Richmond Street is “feasible and justified.”
Aug 13, 20255 min read


Backstage Look at CCCT
About 100 people turned out Saturday for a behind the scenes tour of the Contra Costa Civic Theatre, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary in El Cerrito.
Aug 10, 20255 min read


Richmond Bridge Vote
Bike lane hours on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge will be cut back to allow for an emergency shoulder and a study of a possible HOV/transit lane.
Aug 8, 20254 min read


National Night Out
Neighbors came together with police and firefighters on Tuesday for the 28th annual National Night Out in El Cerrito.
Aug 6, 20254 min read


None Hurt in Fire
A fire on Sunday caused damage but no injuries at an apartment building near City Hall.
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Mayor's 'Incendiary' Remarks
Mayor Carolyn Wysinger shared her thoughts in "downright incendiary" remarks Tuesday.
Jul 16, 20254 min read
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