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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


Richmond Street for All?
Speakers gave two perspectives and some new information on the proposed Richmond Street redesign.
Mar 29, 20254 min read


Dr. Moses Responds
Dr. Kim Moses responds to frustration about delays in approving the block schedule at El Cerrito High.
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Short Takes
High school schedules, Richmond Street redesign and BART fare gates
Mar 25, 20254 min read


It's Pickleball Time
Six permanent pickleball courts are coming soon to Castro Park.
Mar 20, 20256 min read


School Board Blues
Plans to cut people and programs generated concern and a big turnout for the West Contra Costa school board meeting.
Mar 14, 20254 min read


Mid-Year Budget News
The City Council approved changes that support key goals and contribute to a $1 million deficit.
Mar 7, 20255 min read


A Fatal Collision
Nils Strindberg, 42, died Tuesday after being hit by a train in the trackway at El Cerrito Plaza BART station.
Mar 4, 20251 min read


African Diaspora Art
Black artists discussed their Art of the African Diaspora in El Cerrito on Feb. 27.
Feb 28, 20252 min read


New Fire Hazard Map
A new fire hazard map for El Cerrito shrinks the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone area.
Feb 26, 20253 min read


Health Care News
County Supervisor John Gioia spoke about health care, Trump, and pushing back.
Feb 24, 20254 min read


Baseball is Back
Baseball is back at Cerrito Vista Park.
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Plaza BART Update
Construction of the first apartment building at El Cerrito Plaza BART could start as early as August 2025.
Feb 20, 20253 min read


Latest Library News
The city has dropped plans for a 2025 library tax measure and is working toward a possible measure in 2026.
Feb 19, 20253 min read


Homes That Survived
Homes in Palisades Highlands that survived the fires were often surrounded by a 5-foot clear zone.
Feb 12, 20252 min read


5 Feet for Fire Safety
Much of El Cerrito is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone that will be affected by new limits on vegetation.
Feb 10, 20254 min read
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