Saturday: Breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
Monday: Partly sunny, brisk and cool, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rep. Garamendi Secures $500,000 for El Cerrito BART Station (house.gov) — El Cerrito Plaza BART is getting a $500,000 federal boost to replace old fluorescent fixtures with energy‑efficient LED lighting, improving safety and cutting power use by about half. The funding, secured by Rep. John Garamendi, is part of a larger infrastructure package and also supports similar upgrades at Richmond and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations.
• Trevor Reed Nelson (padailypost.com) — Longtime architect and folk dancer Trevor Reed Nelson, who graduated from El Cerrito High School in 1952, has died after a long illness. His life took him from early travels in Europe to a wide‑ranging Bay Area architecture career, deep involvement in folk dancing, and a close bond with his daughter Rosemary and extended family.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi, I am trying to find the person, that kindly did the TNR for this beauty. She's been coming to our yard and I would like to connect. Please PM me. (Nextdoor El Cerrito Lower Hill)
I have 2 orange cats that need homes. helping my friend with that. they are 2 males super sweet. a bit skittish but they warm up to with time, love and care. if you're ready for a fury… (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Outer S))
Clean Harbors, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Operations Supervisor in Richmond. Apply here.
University of California Berkeley posted a job opening for College Advisor - Student Services Advisor 3 (4575U), College of Natural Resources - Office of the Dean - #69808 - 69808 in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.
🗞 Nearby News
Richmond
4 things to know — Richmond port holds open house (richmondside.org)
Air District Releases Preliminary Health Risk Assessment for Chevron Refinery in Richmond (contracosta.news)
Eames Institute Expands Public Access in Anticipation of Upcoming Museum (7x7.com)
Berkeley
Remembering Susanna Schevill, trusted real estate agent and supporter of Berkeley schools (berkeleyside.org)
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