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And check out Pet Pictures with Santa on the El Cerrito Patch calendar

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Hey there, El Cerrito! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a simple blue envelope could change local traffic stops.

Also on today's calendar: Pet Pictures with Santa and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in El Cerritofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in El Cerritofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Fog, then some sun, with a high of 50 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Monday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kensington Police Department launches Blue Envelope Program for inclusive, neurodiversity-aware policing (contracostaherald.com) — El Cerrito residents can now pick up free Blue Envelopes at the Kensington Police Department office on San Pablo Avenue to support neurodivergent drivers during traffic stops. The voluntary program lets participants store documents and communication preferences in a bright envelope, giving officers a clear signal to slow down, use clear language, and reduce stress in roadside encounters.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • making this post in hopes of this little one’s owner seeing it.
    your cat likes to spend hours at a time sitting outside my door just crying, sometimes after dark. i have cats as well and him being outside my door… (Nextdoor El Cerrito Plaza)
  • How about some good news everything is about these poor pets that are being abandoned, dumped or abused !
    what is wrong with the people today ? People have a gun to be kind, caring, and giving respecting and loving, and being honest. Please look into the… (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Inner))
  • CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in El Cerrito. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in El Cerrito. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.

🗞 Nearby News

Richmond

  • Richmond's 'Minister of Food' Serves the Bay Area Southern BBQ, California Style (kqed.org)
  • Sikh Community's Growing Concern Over ICE; Richmond's 'Minister of Food' (kqed.org)
  • Richmond gets residents involved in preparing for sea level rise along coastline (richmondconfidential.org)

Berkeley

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-- The Patch AM Team

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