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Week in Review: Who Was Victor Castro; Gioia Gets Appointment from Gov; K'Ton Hilltop Locked Down
Here are some of the popular posts from El Cerrito Patch last week.
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Citywide Garage Sale is on Saturday
There are 70 sales on the official map.
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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Elder Abuse and More from the Weekend Police Blotter
The weekend police blotter also includes a hit and run, residential burglary and shoplifting.
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Coming Soon! El Cerrito Patch Gets a New Look
In a few days, El Cerrito Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
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Should It Be Easier To Pass School Parcel Taxes in El Cerrito?
Since 1983 WCCUSD has put nine parcel taxes on the ballot. Three have passed.
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County Supervisor John Gioia Appointed to State Air Resources Board
Gov. Jerry Brown announced Gioia's appointment to the unpaid position May 7.
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Kensington Hilltop Locked Down While Police Search for Burglar
A Kensington woman, awakened from a nap by a home security alarm, was startled to find a burglar in the house.
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Council Asked to Hike Business License Taxes 14%
El Cerrito city staff is recommending that the City Council on May 7 approve an average 14 percent hike in business license taxes as part of the city's annual fee adjustments. Most city fees would rise by 3 percent under the staff proposal.
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El Cerrito's Week: Mom-Daughter Arrests, Cupcake Shop, Charter School, Truancy, Party Warehouse Site
And check out the most popular blog of the week.
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Daughter Held on Suspicion of Prowling, Mom Arrested on a Warrant
When the mother of a 14-year-old girl detained on suspicion of prowling arrived at the El Cerrito Police Department to take custody of her daughter, police found that the mom had an outstanding arrest warrant. She went to jail. (See April 29 below.)
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El Cerrito Patch Stats: 10 Years of Residential Burglaries
Over the past decade, 2003 was the worst year for residential burglaries.
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City Debuts Film on History of Recycling Center This Friday
The City of El Cerrito will show a city-sponsored documentary on the history of the Recycling Center on May 3.
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El Cerrito's Week: Stolen Mail, ECHS Suspensions, Plaza Vacancy, Homes for Sale, Explosion
And check out the most popular blog of the week.
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Police Arrest Two Women, Find Bag of Stolen Mail and Credit Cards
The police blotter for April 22-25 also includes a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident, a home burglary, a mysterious bullet hole and arrests of two El Cerrito High School students in separate incidents — fighting and marijuana sales.
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Should El Cerrito's Surveillance Systems Ordinance Include Outside Cameras?
The city's ordinance requires certain businesses to have indoor security cameras. However, after the recent Boston Marathon bombings, do you think that ordinance should also apply to outside cameras?
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Get Rid of Outdated Meds on Saturday, April 27
You can turn in expired, unused and unwanted medications to the El Cerrito Police Department or the Kensington Fire Protection District on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
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WCCUSD Will Continue Adult Ed Program
The West Contra Costa Unified School District will maintain funding for adult education — especially English language instruction — at about the current level during the next fiscal year.
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Alameda County Calls on Coders, Developers and Designers for ‘Hackathon’
The county hopes to create an app that makes government more transparent and accessible at an event this Saturday. The winner will receive $3,000.
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EC Police Investigate Mystery Gun Report, Find Stolen Vehicles
The police blotter for April 19-21 also includes a residential burglary on Barrett and several DUIs.
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State Releases New Numbers on Suspensions at El Cerrito High School
Black students, who represent one-third of student enrollment, account for the majority of out-of-school suspensions.
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