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🌱 Patch AM: Which free resources can boost your El Cerrito small business next month?

Happening soon: Five Little Monkeys Toys August Warehouse Sale on the El Cerrito Patch calendar

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Hi El Cerrito! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which free resources can boost your El Cerrito small business next month?

Also on today's calendar: Five Little Monkeys Toys August Warehouse Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Taking Your Business to the Next Level (ca.gov) — Small business owners in El Cerrito and nearby West County cities are invited to a free resource workshop at the Berkeley Country Club on Cutting Boulevard this September. You'll hear directly from the City of El Cerrito and regional partners about funding, tax credits, workforce training, and marketing support. It's a hands-on chance to connect with agencies that can help your business grow.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Cerrito

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I've eaten at Sam's log cabin on San Pablo Ave.
    many times and the food has always been good but today I ordered the corned beef hash, which comes with two eggs and toast and I was in BLISS, I've… (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Outer N))
  • EL CERRITO WIRE: Reminder that today (Aug.
    21, 2026) is the last day to comment on the draft of the El Cerrito Local Road Safety Plan, which seeks to reduce the number of crashes,… (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Inner))
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in El Cerrito. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.

🗞 Nearby News

Richmond

  • Canaan Williams builds on personal experience to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing (impactalpha.com)
  • Richmond fire suspect charged with three counts of murder as second child dies (contracostaherald.com)
  • AB 40: Protecting Californians from Trump's Plan to Boost Dirty Coal (earthjustice.org)

Berkeley

  • Berkeley Talks: Leaping robots, AI companies and a NASA mission: Stories of Berkeley student innovation (berkeley.edu)
  • Fueling the Future: Berkeley Law Grads Drive Innovation at Dynamic Companies Coast to Coast (berkeley.edu)

Alameda

  • Alameda Releases Final List Of Mayoral And City Council Candidates (patch.com)
  • Speed Cameras Are Shifting Driving Habits In Oakland, Officials Say (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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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