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Poll: Favorite Bartenders in El Cerrito, Kensington?

Patch sites across the country are asking their readers to share their favorite local bartenders. We hope you'll tell us yours in El Cerrito and Kensington.

Poll: Favorite Bartenders in El Cerrito, Kensington?
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Got an Itch to Write a Book?

If you aspire to write and/or be published, the Kensington Library tonight, April 16, is hosting a panel of four local authors talking about their writing, offering tips and answering questions.

Got an Itch to Write a Book?
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Comment of the Week: "YESSSSSS!!!!!"

We generally don't pick a one-word comment followed by five exclamation marks as our Comment of the Week, but at the same time, we've never had such a comment before.

Comment of the Week: "YESSSSSS!!!!!"
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El Cerrito High PTSA Needs Help

The PTSA at El Cerrito High (the parents, teachers and students association) is seeking volunteers to serve as officers and committee chairs to keep the organization functioning effectively.

El Cerrito High PTSA Needs Help
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Earth Day Events in West Contra Costa County

Even though Earth Day is April 22, some celebrations and observances will happen before then, including this Saturday, April 14.

Earth Day Events in West Contra Costa County
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BART Tips on Protecting Your Vehicle

BART police have issued a list of tips to help protect your vehicle and the belongings inside it.

BART Tips on Protecting Your Vehicle
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Poll: Good Local Hikes to See Wildflowers?

With spring wildflowers bursting forth, now's a good time to think about hikes around El Cerrito and Kensington where they can be enjoyed. Do you have recommendations? Please take our poll and/or tell us in the comments.

Poll: Good Local Hikes to See Wildflowers?
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Armed Robberies, El Cerrito Massacre Victim, Portola Reuse – Top Stories

Drawing the most reader attention recently on El Cerrito Patch were the four armed robberies within 11 days, followed by the El Cerrito woman slain in the Oikos University killings, reuse of the Portola school site and an arrest in a robbery-beatings at a

Armed Robberies, El Cerrito Massacre Victim, Portola Reuse – Top Stories
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Memorial Fund for Two Victims of Oikos University Massacre

A memorial fund has been set up for Sonam Chodon of El Cerrito and Tshering Rinzing Bhutia of San Francisco, two members of the Tibetan Buddhism community who were among the seven killed by a gunman April 2 in Oakland.

Memorial Fund for Two Victims of Oikos University Massacre
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El Cerrito Resident Wins Award

El Cerrito resident Traci Stuart, president of San Francisco-based Blattel Communications, was honored with a professional achievement award from the Bay Area chapter of the Legal Marketing Association.

El Cerrito Resident Wins Award
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Comment: Put New Library at Old Safeway

Our article on reuse of the Portola Middle School site gave rise to several comments this week on relocating the El Cerrito library to the old Safeway site. We've selected two as our Comments of the Week.

Comment: Put New Library at Old Safeway
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Ready, Set, Go! One-Minute Egg Hunt

In about as much time as it takes a chicken to lay an egg, a swarm of excited kids made quick work of the City of El Cerrito's annual egg hunt at Arlington Park Saturday morning. We hope you enjoy the photos by reader Steve Crawford of the lively scene.

Ready, Set, Go! One-Minute Egg Hunt
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El Cerrito Library Pioneers Paperbacks – Who-Done-Its, Shoot-Em-Ups

The front-page news in El Cerrito exactly 63 years ago today included the local library being the first in the county to circulate paperbacks, as well as a reminder of the threat of Communism and a new police car costing $449.10.

El Cerrito Library Pioneers Paperbacks – Who-Done-Its, Shoot-Em-Ups
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Slick New Seats on Some BART Trains

In response to rider requests for cleaner, more comfortable seats, BART displayed new vinyl seats this week, part of a larger move toward BART's new "fleet of the future."

Slick New Seats on Some BART Trains
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Contest: Where Can You Get This?

This contest features a photo of something delicious from a restaurant, cafe or other business serving food in El Cerrito or Kensington. Be first to provide the item's name and where it's sold in the article's comments section to win a prize.

Contest: Where Can You Get This?
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El Cerrito Victim of Massacre, School Issues – Top Recent Stories

Articles receiving the most reader interest recently include the El Cerrito woman slain in the killings at Oikos University and several school issues: the parcel tax and police officers for schools, the fate of Portola site, and an award for the new Fairm

El Cerrito Victim of Massacre, School Issues – Top Recent Stories