El Cerrito News

November 21 Join Friends of Five Creeks 10 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday, November 21, to plant natives and remove invasives along Cerrito Creek north of Albany Hill.

Saturday, November 14 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garden Makeover: A Greener Green! The City of El Cerrito's Environmental Services Division seeks volunteers to join an exciting project to revitalize the landscaping at the El Cerrito Community Center.

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:30 p.m. Loma Prieta Revisited To mark the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, come hear local residents recount their Loma Prieta earthquake experience and learn how you can better prepare for disasters.

My Friend Hafiz An Evening of songs and stories inspired by the compassionate poetry of Hafiz.

Convicted murderer Edward Wycoff - facing the death penalty for killing his sister and brother-in-law - stopped his nephew Wednesday from making a plea on his behalf that he spend the rest of his life in prison.

The tradition of the debutante ball will be carried on this month by the San Pablo-based Iota chapter of the national Beta Pi Sigma Sorority Inc.

Emerald Cities: Arts of Siam & Burma Exhibit at the Asian Art Museum Join Laurabeth Grieneeks Nelson, docent with the Asian Art Museum, for a slide presentation on this unique collection of stunning 19th century artworks from Siam and Burma.

Source: EL Cerrito Police Department The El Cerrito Police Department has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for a year-long anti-DUI program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways.

A man who witnessed his uncle murder his parents in their El Cerrito home in 2006 told his parents' killer in court in Martinez Monday that he does not think he should be executed for his crimes.

No parents were in attendance for the homecoming dance at Richmond High on October 24, while homecoming dances at other high schools nearby had parental volunteers, according to the Contra Costa Times.

Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:00 a.m. 'Hotel for Dogs' Fundraiser at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito All ages pay only $7.00 admission to the movie.

The world surrounding Richmond High School teemed with outrage after last weekend's gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside her homecoming dance, and those in charge still don't know where to point the finger.

The 20-year-old son of a slain El Cerrito couple is fighting to speak against imposing the death penalty on the uncle who killed his parents, testing for the first time a state law that gave crime victims a greater voice in legal proceedings.

An 8-year-old boy went missing Thursday from Harding School Park in El Cerrito. Callum Swan was last seen at 3:15 p.m. He's a 4ft 9in Caucasian boy who is autistic.

Saturday, October 31 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Healthy Gardens without Toxic Chemicals The City of El Cerrito's Environmental Services Division invites you to learn how to create a healthy garden ecosystem, and protect yourself, family, pets, as well as the environment.

A 21-year-old El Cerrito man was sentenced to 21 years in state prison Wednesday for fatally shooting a San Leandro man riding in a Hell's Angels convoy traveling through Marin County last year.

Friday, October 30, 2009 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. El Cerrito Halloween Carnival and Dog Costume Contest Once again, the El Cerrito Recreation Department will transform the El Cerrito Community Center into a Haunted House and Halloween Carnival.

Tibet's Lhasa Beer is ramping up exports to the United States amid strong demand.

Saturday evening deputies from the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office assisted El Cerrito police in arresting a rape and kidnapping suspect from the Bay Area.

Parents at Stege Elementary School in Richmond are stepping up this year to reactivate the school's PTA, which had been dormant for some time.