Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
Monday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football: El Cerrito forfeits its league opener against St. Mary's-Berkeley (modbee.com) — El Cerrito High's football team has forfeited its league opener against St. Mary's-Berkeley after safety concerns stemming from an unspecified on-campus incident, district officials said. The Gauchos, defending state champions and league favorites, drop to 3-3 overall and 0-1 in league, while it remains unclear whether additional games will be affected.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
This cat has been hanging out my backyard for a few days now. They are so sweet and well behaved. They are wearing a yellow collar with a bell. Most likely an indoor cat. I live right by El Cerrito del Norte… (Nextdoor El Cerrito Plaza)
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🗞 Nearby News
Richmond
Richmond, Contra Costa County to receive millions in Air District grants (mercurynews.com)
ICE detains Richmond parent at school drop off, WCCUSD says (richmondside.org)
Juntos Creamos / Together We Create: Art in Collaboration and Community! 3rd Annual Children's Art Exhibition - 2026-10-17 October 2026 (events.com)
Berkeley
Berkeley animal shelter arsonist sentenced to 16 months in prison (berkeleyside.org)
San Rafael
New Program Aims To Keep Residents From Becoming Homeless In Marin County (patch.com)
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