The El Cerrito news that made the front page exactly 63 years ago today included a two-city swap of stolen bikes, hooded parking meters, a whist party to aid the Boy Scouts and selection of Miss Llewellyn Stevens for Girls State.
Among El Cerrito High alums who've achieved distinction is former Marine Mike Dowling, who spoke in Kensington Monday about the amazing stories behind his book, "Sergeant Rex: The Unbreakable Bond Between a Marine and His Military Working Dog."
Amy Chua, the El Cerrito High grad who wrote the best-selling, controversial "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," has the cover story in the March 12 issue of Newsweek about Chinese "Tiger Women" who became self-made billionaires.
A special thanks to Peggy McQuaid for her photographs of the rendezvous for older and interesting cars held Sunday in El Cerrito.
This contest features a photo of something delicious from a restaurant, cafe or other business serving food in El Cerrito or Kensington. Be first to provide the item's name and where it's sold in the article's comments section to win a prize.
Belva Davis, whose family chose El Cerrito to buy their first home after migrating to California, spent nearly 50 years as a reporter and commentator for KPIX, KRON and KQED.