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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


Audit Finds No Problems
An independent audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024, found no significant problems.
Feb 6, 20254 min read


Council Comments
Speakers used their 3 minutes of time during public comment to talk about Richmond Street, fire safety, and other topics.
Jan 24, 20253 min read


In the Spirit of MLK
Patricia Durham celebrates being named to the El Cerrito Wall of Fame.
Jan 24, 20252 min read


The 2025 City Council
Carolyn Wysinger (left), accepts the ceremonial gavel and becomes El Cerrito's first black Lesbian mayor.
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Richmond Street Redesign
The controversial proposal would remove half the parking north of Moeser Lane and add a chicane bike lane.
Jan 16, 20258 min read


Where's the Parking?
The City Council voted to hire consultant Dixon Resources Unlimited to develop and promote a new plan for parking on many city streets.
Jan 16, 20252 min read


New Tech is Coming
The city will buy License Plate Reading (LPR) cameras and start using them for parking enforcement early in 2025.
Jan 16, 20252 min read
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