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Hey hey El Cerrito! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did El Cerrito's tight win shape this week's football picks?

Also on today's calendar: New To You: a premiere gallery exhibition and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Turning sunny and warmer, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Bay Area News Group high school football predictions: Week 6, 2026 (mercedsunstar.com) — El Cerrito High fans will note the Gauchos edged California High 20-16 in last week's matchup, part of a busy slate of Bay Area prep football action. This week's predictions cover 15 games across the region, giving local followers a sense of how experts see key contests shaping up as league play intensifies.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you've seen the cinnamon recall in the news this week: that one (Lior brand) wasn't sold in California.
    But FDA has been keeping a list of ground cinnamon flagged for lead since March 2024, and several products on it were sold here, including Supreme… (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Outer S))
  • A client commissioned these shelves from me, and I'm working on them now.
    Thanks for trusting me, as I'm just starting out working for myself. (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Outer N))
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - El Cerrito, CA in El Cerrito. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member: Food Champion in El Cerrito. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.

🗞 Nearby News

Richmond

  • Dr. Desmond Carson, Physician Who Cared for Richmond, Dies (ccpulse.org)
  • Douglas Vargas dies in pedestrian accident on Maricopa Avenue (newsline.com)
  • Douglas Vargas Dies in Tragic Crash on Maricopa Avenue (sweetlaw.com)

Berkeley

  • UC Berkeley is the No. 1 public university in North America in Times Higher Education rankings (berkeley.edu)

Alameda

  • 'We Wish It Weren't So:' Admiral Maltings In Alameda To Close (patch.com)
  • Ex-Alameda County Firefighter Charged In CSAM Case May Have Faked His Death: FBI (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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