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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
Design Moves Forward
The Richmond Street redesign will move to final certification after four of five City Council members endorsed it.
Jul 16, 20256 min read
No to Library Tax
Don't just sign a library tax petition because you like libraries. We can do better.
Jul 13, 20253 min read
Yes to Library Tax
We need to reinvest in our community. Let's start with the library.
Jul 13, 20253 min read
Still Cutting It At 95
Jerry Sandlin took a break from cutting hair to celebrate his 95th birthday with a party at his Grand Barber Shop in El Cerrito.
Jul 9, 20252 min read
Castro Courts Open
The long-awaited pickleball courts in Castro Park opened Tuesday after years of planning, persuasion and fundraising.
Jul 8, 20254 min read
A Fine Fun 4th
About 10,000 people turned out July 4 to enjoy music, meet friends, and see what’s up in El Cerrito.
Jul 5, 20254 min read
Crowd Packs City Hall
More than 150 people packed the City Council chamber and spilled out into the lobby to hear about the latest plans for Richmond Street.
Jun 27, 20258 min read
Richmond Street Next Steps
The city will host an Open House on the latest Richmond Street plans at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, in City Hall.
Jun 24, 20257 min read
Tennis Center Opens
After eight years of effort, an El Cerrito Tennis Center opened in Arlington Park.
Jun 23, 20255 min read
Library Tax Challenge
The city attorney’s summary of a new library tax measure was revised after a legal challenge to seven “false and misleading” statements.
Jun 20, 20257 min read
It's a Go
Funding has been secured and a September construction start is planned for one of six apartment buildings approved for Plaza BART parking lots.
Jun 17, 20254 min read
63% of Parking Cut
The new plans for Richmond Street show that more than 60% of parking would be removed north of Moeser Lane.
Jun 15, 20253 min read
Peaceful EC Protest
About 1,000 people gathered for a No Kings Day protest Saturday on San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito.
Jun 15, 20253 min read
Pride Month in EC
June is Gay Pride Month, and the Rainbow Flag is flying in El Cerrito.
Jun 5, 20253 min read
The New Superintendent
Cheryl Cotton will be the next superintendent of the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Jun 4, 20252 min read
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