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El Cerrito's Week: Robbery at Computer Time, Recycling Center Rules, Home Prices, Book Exchange

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These were among the most-read stories by El Cerrito Patch viewers this past week:

Men with Gun Rob Customers at ComputerTime

Patrons were ordered to lie on floor while robbers took their wallets. The El Cerrito Police Blotter for Feb. 11-18 also includes a street robbery, a home burglary, vehicle vs. brick wall on Arlington and possession of a weapon on school grounds.

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City to Hold Meeting on New Rules for Recycling Center

In response to complaints and loss of materials, the El Cerrito has adopted new rules for the city-run Recycling Center. City officials are holding a public meeting on Feb. 21 to answer questions about the regulations, which go into effect March 1.

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Home Prices in El Cerrito Expected to Rise This Year

Real estate website forecasts price increases for 2013 in all but one Bay Area zip code.

Guilt-Free Book Grab at El Cerrito's 'Utopia' for Readers

A Sacramento Bee reporter browses the shelves — and the customers — at the Bay Area Free Book Exchange.

El Cerrito High Students Found with BB Gun, Marijuana

Both students were detained, then released into their parents' custody, police said.

And the week's most popular blog: AT&T Applies to Put 9 Cell Towers in Kensington: the Review Process and What You Can Do by Catya Den (for the second week in a row)

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