WWII Ship Gets Blue Star from El Cerrito Garden Club
11 hrs ago | via Patch.com
Perhaps the most memorable Memorial Day event for El Cerrito Monday took place in Richmond. Comment?
Armed Robbery of Resident by Three Males in El Cerri...
Sunday | via Patch.com
Three males with guns robbed an El Cerrito resident in the 1300 block of Contra Costa Drive, near Buckingham Drive, on Friday afternoon, according a report in the Arlington Neighbors email list that was confirmed by El Cerrito police. Comment?
It's Been a Quiet Week in El Cerrito
Saturday May 26 | via Patch.com
If you go to theA Shadi Historical Room A at El Cerrito City Hall and turn to the now yellowed front page of the weeklyA El Cerrito Journal A for today, May 26, in 1949, you can find a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Comment?
Woman With Baby Arrested For Robbing Store At Knifep...
Thursday May 24 | via CBS Local
A Richmond woman has been charged for allegedly robbing an El Cerrito store at knifepoint with her infant son in tow, authorities said Wednesday. Comment?
Mom shoplifts store at knifepoint with baby in tow
Thursday May 24 | via ABC7 KGO
A Richmond woman has been charged for allegedly robbing an El Cerrito store at knifepoint with her infant son in tow, authorities said Wednesday. Comment?
Chances for Residents to Learn, Try Police Work
Thursday May 24 | via Patch.com
If you'd like a taste of police training - such as instruction in police bike patrol, firearms or vehicle operation - you might get a chance at the new " Citizen Police Academy " in El Cerrito. Comment?
Alleged Knife-wielding Mom with Infant Arrested in P...
Wednesday May 23 | via Patch.com
A Richmond woman with her 11-month-old son in a stroller was arrested for investigation of robbery and other charges after she allegedly brandished a knife at employees of a business at El Cerrito Plaza who tried to detain her for theft, El Cerrito police said Tuesday. Comment?
Alleged Knife-wielding Mom with Infant Arrested in P...
Tuesday May 22 | via Patch.com
A Richmond woman with her 11-month-old son in a stroller was arrested for investigation of robbery and other charges after she allegedly brandished a knife at employees of a business at El Cerrito Plaza who tried to detain her for theft, El Cerrito police said today, Tuesday. Comment?
Police nab Richmond man accused of robbing stores wi...
Tuesday May 22 | via Contra Costa Times
El Cerrito police have nabbed a man suspected of robbing a store at knife-point after connecting him to a similar incident last month. Comment?
Two Alleged Shoplifters Arrested at El Cerrito Plaza
Tuesday May 22 | via Patch.com
Two men who were detained by store security personnel in separate incidents at El Cerrito Plaza Friday afternoon were arrested by police for investigation of shoplifting, El Cerrito police said Monday. Comment?
El Cerrito extends window for housing deal
Saturday May 19 | via Marin Independent Journal
Citing the current confusion over the disposition of redevelopment money, the El Cerrito City Council agreed this week to extend negotiating rights for a proposed low- and moderate-income housing project for another year. Comment?
Bookmaking Reproved, Book-lending Approved
Saturday May 19 | via Patch.com
If you go to theA Shadi Historical Room A at El Cerrito City Hall and turn to the now yellowed front page of the weeklyA El Cerrito Journal A for today, May 19, in 1949, you can find a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Comment?
Six-Car Crash in Front of Cerrito Theater, Driver Ar...
Saturday May 19 | via Patch.com
San Pablo Avenue suddenly echoed with several loud bangs in front of Cerrito Theater early Friday afternoon when six cars collided in a chain-reaction crash that resulted in one arrest. Comment?
Much Ado This Weekend: Old Roses Show, 3 School Fest...
Friday May 18 | via Patch.com
Saturday, May 19 Harding Bicycle Festival and Used Bike Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Back for its second year is the Harding Elementary School Used Bicycle Sale and Bicycle Festival, sponsored by the Harding Dad'd Club. Comment?
Thursday May 17 | via Contra Costa Times
El Cerrito police have arrested five people they said cashed or tried to cash $24,000 worth of stolen checks from an 83-year-old man. Comment?
445 Tickets in El Cerrito Crackdown on Distracted Dr...
Thursday May 17 | via Patch.com
El Cerrito police issued an average of about 15 citations per day for distracted driving in April during the second annual statewide crackdown on texting and cell-phone use by motorists, police said Thursday. Comment?
Kudos for Koda: El Cerrito's Multicultural Police Dog
Thursday May 17 | via Patch.com
The new canine recruit at the El Cerrito police department, Koda, approaches his job with a different temperament than his predecessor, King. Comment?
Homeless man's mom accepts $1M settlement in death
Tuesday May 15 | via SanLuisObispo.com
The mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after a violent confrontation with Southern California police has accepted a $1 million settlement with the city of Fullerton. Comment?
$24K Stolen from Elderly Man's Account, Four Arrested
Tuesday May 15 | via Patch.com
Four people have been arrested for investigation of stealing approximately $24,000 from the bank account of an elderly El Cerrito man who earlier apparently had his car stolen by one of those arrested, El Cerrito police said Monday. Comment?
Five arrested on suspicion of scamming 83-year-old E...
Monday May 14 | via Marin Independent Journal
El Cerrito police have arrested five people they said cashed or tried to cash $24,000 worth of stolen checks from an 83-year-old man. Comment?