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🌱 Patch AM: Why is an El Cerrito man facing new federal threat allegations?
Also, don't miss Weekly Friday demonstration, 3 to 4 pm. on the El Cerrito Patch calendar
Good morning El Cerrito! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is an El Cerrito man facing new federal threat allegations?
- Why an El Cerrito group is cheering a major glyphosate retraction
Also on today's calendar: Weekly Friday demonstration, 3 to 4 pm. and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in El Cerritofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in El Cerritofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 41.
- Sunday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• East Bay Man Threatened To 'Skin' SF Judge: Report (patch.com) — An El Cerrito resident is accused in federal court of sending violent, threatening emails to a San Francisco judge after earlier charges tied to threats against Oakland’s mayor. Local readers should know this case involves a community member and could lead to additional federal charges soon. 
• Ethical Concerns Leads Scientific Journal to Retract Glyphosate Safety Study — As You Sow (asyousow.org) — An El Cerrito–based shareholder advocacy group is spotlighting a major retraction of a glyphosate safety study, raising fresh questions about the herbicide used in products like Roundup. The group, As You Sow, says the journal’s decision underscores ethical concerns about industry influence on science and ongoing health risks for farmworkers, nearby communities, and investors tied to pesticide-reliant food companies.
📸 Around El Cerrito
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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Cerrito
★ Featured events ★
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Other local events
- Weekly Friday demonstration, 3 to 4 pm.
San Pablo Avenue at El Cerrito Plaza entrance, just below Romano's
3:00 pm - Live Music With Sisters With A Twist (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)
Kensington Circus Pub , 389 Colusa Ave , Kensington
8:00 pm - Meditation in the Park
Arlington Park & Clubhouse , 1120 Arlington Blvd , El Cerrito
10:00 am - Live Music with Strength in Numbers (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)
Kensington Circus Pub , 389 Colusa Ave , Kensington
8:00 pm - Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - El Cerrito
Denny's , 11344 San Pablo Ave , El Cerrito
9:30 am - Trails and Tales
El Cerrito Library , 6510 Stockton Avenue , El Cerrito
10:00 am - El Cerrito HS Cash for College
El Cerrito High School , 540 Ashbury Ave , El Cerrito
6:00 pm - ESL Conversation Group
El Cerrito Library , 6510 Stockton Avenue , El Cerrito
5:00 pm - Live Music With Good Emotions (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)
Kensington Circus Pub , 389 Colusa Ave , Kensington
8:00 pm - Teen Magic: the Gathering™ Play Group
El Cerrito Library , 6510 Stockton Avenue , El Cerrito
1:00 pm - Live Music with Red Dragonfly Revue (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)
Kensington Circus Pub , 389 Colusa Ave , Kensington
8:00 pm - Local History: The Anza Expedition 250th Anniversary plus CCCHS celebrates 75 yrs.
Concord Museum and Event Center, 1928 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA, 94519
11:30 am
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
Saturday January 24
📣 El Cerrito Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making El Cerrito PatchAM possible:
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 1/7/26 9:35 am -WANDERING Small dog: Golden pomeranian mix-looking pup with collar and tags at Carlson/cutting.
I couldn’t get close to him to retrieve him. Called animal control. (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Inner)) - Hey neighbors,
We’re currently living in El Cerrito, and unfortunately our landlord is selling the property, so we’ll need to move out by the end of February. We… (Nextdoor El Cerrito Plaza)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in El Cerrito. Apply here.
- Check into Cash, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in El Cerrito. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.
🗞 Nearby News
Richmond
- 10 things to do in Richmond this week (richmondside.org)
- Gun violence in Richmond surged at end of year despite record-low homicides (richmondside.org)
- Akron Transfer Receiver Israel Polk Commits to Oklahoma State (pistolsfiringblog.com)
Berkeley
- AI Copilot Keeps Berkeley's X-Ray Particle Accelerator on Track (nvidia.com)
Alameda
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