El Cerrito News

Santa Visit & Bookraiser at Jenny K. Friday, December 11th 6pm - 8:30pm Saturday, December 12th 10am - 2pm ***Bring your own camera*** Santa is coming to meet the children! On Friday night we will have sing-a-long Holiday songs, merriment & a magician.> Santa will be set up to take pictures with you family.

The city of El Cerrito's Environmental Quality Committee and The League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County present: 'Who Killed the Electric Car?' A documentary film by Chris Paine Plus: A discussion featuring Marc Geller and Jeanne Trombly from the group Plug In America - and an opportunity to see electric car conversions and speak to the ...

Design of the Bruce King Memorial Dog Park should begin soon, following the El Cerrito City Council's approval of funding and location and making the name official.

Joel Koosed is founder of the San Francisco Roommate Referral Service and the Avenue Ballroom.

Velvet & Sweet Pea's Purrfumery is delighted to announce its upcoming Kitty Tea Party and sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 5 in the perfumer's own garden in El Cerrito.

Join Kathryn Ma for a talk on her debut short story collection, 'All That Work and Still No Boys.' Through mainly Chinese American characters, Ma illuminates the immigrant experience and explores duty, transformation, and loss.

Parade begins at Second and L streets and ends at Second and I streets. Honoring all those who have served our country.

Firefighters have contained a two-alarm fire at a lumber yard this evening. The fire was reported at 7:20 p.m. at The Lumber Baron, in the 500 block of Clevelend Avenue; just off Interstate 80 and near Point Isabel.

West Contra Costa school district leaders will meet Saturday with city council members from all five West County cities to talk about improving safety on campuses, at home and in the community.

Fred Fogg, a man who always saw the best in mankind even though he had the experienced some of the worst inhumanities imaginable, died in his El Cerrito home on Oct.

English teacher Janet Headington loves to share her passion for learning with her students at Hercules High School, providing them with an experience that often goes outside the classroom.

Learn the Art and Skill of Close-Up Magic Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is very pleased to announce a 3-week course taught by Brenton Cromwell, the 21-year old sensational house magician at Tommy T's Night Club.

The DMV office in El Cerrito will be closed until Nov. 23 for remodeling. Crews will remove asbestos, replace the flooring and carpet, and paint the interior over the next two weeks.

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.