Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AC Transit director subjected to 'unwanted physical contact,' investigation finds (berkeleyside.org) — El Cerrito Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Saltzman is at the center of a growing East Bay transit controversy after she shared an investigative letter finding AC Transit director Joel Young subjected colleague Sarah Syed to unwanted physical contact. Saltzman and other women officials are publicly condemning the behavior, urging transparency, and backing Young's opponent in a closely watched AC Transit board race that affects regional bus service.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
EL CERRITO WIRE: The El Cerrito City Council voted Sept. 15, 2026 to adopt a Local Road Safety Plan that includes increasing bike lanes, adding speed humps, improving intersection markings, and setting and… (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Inner))
Just a quick reminder to everyone after just getting suckered into a scam: If your bank calls you about ANYTHING, especially potential fraudulent withdrawals on your account, hang up and call your bank directly. My Mom just lost $5000. These people are so good. You think you'd never fall for a scam but they are very clever and convincing. Lesson learned. (Nextdoor El Cerrito Lower Hill)
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Process Engineer Technical Services in Oakland. Apply here.
Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.
🗞 Nearby News
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New mental health center in Richmond will be first in county (richmondside.org)
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Berkeley
Berkeley's Stained Glass Garden to Celebrate 50 Years of Art (kqed.org)
Alameda
Eli's Mile High Club, Iconic Oakland Music Venue, Will Close After 52 Years Amid Patio Dispute (patch.com)
Crews Extinguish Blaze At Vacant Building In Alameda (patch.com)
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