Portola 7th Graders Put Down Roots (and Trees) in Park

A seventh-grade life sciences class from Portola Middle School in El Cerrito helped green the city under a sunny sky Tuesday when they planted a dozen oak trees on the hilly portion of Cerrito Vista Park.

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.

Where to Recycle Everything in El Cerrito

If you have recyclable items from spring cleaning, consider dropping them off at places such as Good Stuff Thrift Shop or consigning them at Little Raspberries

Save Energy, Money By Insulating Your El Cerrito Home

Contractors in El Cerrito and nearby communities who participate in an energy conservation program can help you decide what can be done at your house.

'Harlem Shake' Hits El Cerrito High

Students from the Information Technology Academy share their rendition of the viral YouTube dance video.

Plastic Bag Ban Battle Rises to State Level

A Bay Area Assemblyman wants to prohibit single-use plastic bags in California in 2015.