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El Cerrito's Week: Burglaries and Arrests, Expensive Homes, BART Shooting, Organic Food

And check out the most popular blog of the week.

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

Police Arrest Two Suspects in Home Burglary Attempt

The El Cerrito Police Blotter for March 8-10 includes the capture of two men after a homeowner interrupted a burglary attempt. In another incident last weekend, police responded to a burglary in progress, but the thieves fled before officers arrived.

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4 Home Burglaries Wed., 1 More Thurs.

The El Cerrito Police Blotter for March 5-7 includes five home burglaries, including four in one day. Four suspects kicked in the front door in one case. A 51-year-old woman was arrested with counterfeit money at Safeway, and another Honda was stolen.

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What's the Most Expensive Home for Sale in El Cerrito?

Check out this 3,800-square-foot home on Terrace Drive and see what it's selling for.

Man Shot, Killed on Stairs to Richmond BART Station

The shooting took place about 6:22 p.m.

Eating Organic in El Cerrito

Lots of options exist for finding healthy, organic food in the East Bay if you know where to look. Here are some of our favorites available in and around El Cerrito and beyond.

And the week's most popular blog: Transition and Transformations: Jen Komaromi of Jenny K by Patty Enrado.

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