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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
Progress, Setbacks at EC High
Progress has been made toward fixing the schoolwide electrical problem and approval of the block schedule.
Jun 4, 20258 min read
Paying for Pool and Pensions
The lap pool, pensions, a replacement fire engine and a new study top the City Council’s end-of-the-year spending list.
May 27, 20257 min read
Police Seek Attacker
Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman after midnight Sunday on the Ohlone Greenway.
May 20, 20252 min read
A New Library Tax Campaign
A campaign for a new library tax was launched May 7 by the Committee for a Plaza Station Library.
May 9, 20256 min read
Stabbing Suspect Arrested
An employee of a store on San Pablo Avenue near Stockton Street was stabbed Thursday morning.
May 8, 20252 min read
Crowd-Pleasing Events
Big crowds turned out Saturday for the Go Green Mobility Fair and 24 Hour Fitness reopening.
Apr 27, 20253 min read
Library Ballot Measure
Supporters of a new library at Plaza BART want to use a citizens’ initiative to win funding.
Apr 26, 20253 min read
Uncertainty at EC High
The current status of the block schedule, a power outage, radio station KECG, and other news
Apr 22, 20255 min read
Richmond Street Choices
A 2016 city plan offers another option for Richmond Street.
Apr 16, 20258 min read
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