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Hey there, El Cerrito! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why El Cerrito's defending champs suddenly forfeited their league opener.

Also on today's calendar: El Cerrito Free Folk Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football: El Cerrito forfeits its league opener against St. Mary's-Berkeley (modbee.com) — El Cerrito High's football team has forfeited its league opener against St. Mary's-Berkeley after safety concerns stemming from an unspecified on-campus incident, district officials said. The Gauchos, defending state champions and league favorites, drop to 3-3 overall and 0-1 in league, while it remains unclear whether additional games will be affected.
   

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  • This cat has been hanging out my backyard for a few days now.
    They are so sweet and well behaved. They are wearing a yellow collar with a bell. Most likely an indoor cat. I live right by El Cerrito del Norte… (Nextdoor El Cerrito Plaza)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Richmond, Contra Costa County to receive millions in Air District grants (mercurynews.com)
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  • Juntos Creamos / Together We Create: Art in Collaboration and Community! 3rd Annual Children's Art Exhibition - 2026-10-17 October 2026 (events.com)

Berkeley

  • Berkeley animal shelter arsonist sentenced to 16 months in prison (berkeleyside.org)

San Rafael

  • New Program Aims To Keep Residents From Becoming Homeless In Marin County (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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