Community Corner
El Cerrito's Week: Burglaries, New Stop Sign, Library Survey and More
Unemployment In The East Bay Drops Sharply For The Second Straight Month: Contra Costa County's rate was 6.7 percent, down from 7.0 percent in April and 7.8 percent in March.
New stop signs at Colusa and Eureka: New, three-way stop signs have been installed at Colusa and Eureka, just above El Cerrito High School.
Legislative Wrap-Up: Skinner Named Budget Chair, Miller Criticizes Education Bill: Among other duties, Skinner will now oversee the annual budget process that determines state government expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.
Home burglaries increasing as weather heats up: This week, the Arlington Neighbors newsletter reported that five burglaries took place Saturday across the city.
El Cerrito to spend $25K on library survey: City residents may soon be asked their views on an ideal size and structure for a new library following a City Council decision to spend $25,000 on the “needs assessment” survey.
How Many Foreclosure Homes There Are In El Cerrito And What They're Selling For: There are more than 50 foreclosure homes in El Cerrito and they're selling for an average of $140,000 less than non-foreclosure houses.
POLICE LOG: Residential burglaries, FLA missing person found in El Cerrito
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