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🌱 Patch AM: Did you see anything at Del Norte Plaza during Sunday’s shooting?

And check out The Prediabetes Wake Up Call on the El Cerrito Patch calendar

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Hi there, El Cerrito! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you see anything at Del Norte Plaza during Sunday's shooting?
  • How license-plate cameras helped El Cerrito police track a murder suspect.

Also on today's calendar: The Prediabetes Wake Up Call and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police seek two suspects in shooting homicide of young man at El Cerrito shopping center (contracostaherald.com) — A young man was fatally shot Sunday in the Del Norte Plaza parking lot in El Cerrito, and police are asking residents for tips to identify two suspects who fled in a dark sedan. Officers from multiple agencies responded, but the victim died despite aid. Anyone who saw the altercation or recognizes the suspects' descriptions is urged to contact El Cerrito Police.
   

• El Cerrito Police Announce Arrest in Homicide, Seek Accomplices (contracosta.news) — El Cerrito police have arrested an 18-year-old Richmond man in connection with Sunday's homicide in El Cerrito and are still searching for two accomplices. Working with regional agencies and license-plate camera systems, investigators located the suspected getaway car in Vallejo. Residents with any information about the remaining suspects are urged to call El Cerrito investigators.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Spotted this beautiful hawk in my oak tree this afternoon.
    Not sure what kind. Such a treat to see one so close! (Nextdoor El Cerrito Plaza)
  • "Noblesse Oblige"…….
    Is it a thing? Wealth and Privilege are relative, compared to a homeless person, even having a roof over your head is a privilege. (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Outer N))
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in El Cerrito. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in El Cerrito. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.

🗞 Nearby News

Richmond

  • 'Lasting Impact': Dedicated East Bay Police Dog Retires (patch.com)
  • Trio Of Suspects Charged In Fatal SOMA Shooting (thesfnews.com)
  • Modest warmup on tap for Bay Area, with some cities hitting the 90s (sfchronicle.com)

Berkeley

  • Marcus Rezak's Shred Is Dead Brings Grateful Dead Matinee to Berkeley (gratefulweb.com)

Alameda

  • 1 Dead, 4 Injured In Oakland Stabbing Spree: Police (patch.com)
  • Kitten Rescued From Rusty Metal Pipe At Abandoned Field In Alameda: Police (patch.com)

Ok El Cerrito! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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