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You won't want to miss New To You: a premiere gallery exhibition on the El Cerrito Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, El Cerrito? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Boater in El Cerrito? Here's where to ditch expired flares free

Also on today's calendar: New To You: a premiere gallery exhibition and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Free Marine Flare Collection Events in October 2026 (contracosta.news) — If you live or berth a boat in El Cerrito, you can safely drop off expired marine flares for free at a special West Contra Costa County hazardous waste event in Richmond from October 14–24. The program is limited to West County residents and boaters, aims to prevent unsafe flare disposal, and also introduces reusable electronic distress-signal alternatives.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi Neighbors,
    Attached is the Stroke Alert with Notes I have in my Phone Calendar; it repeats on the 1st of every month to remind me what to watch for. I'm overdue… (Nextdoor Bonnie Drive)
  • REUNITED.
    The owner responded below. This beautiful cat visited us the other day and is back tonight. I was able to see his name on the tag, Manny, but he… (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Outer N))
  • PG&E Corporation posted a job opening for Construction Manager, Expert in El Cerrito. Apply here.
  • Wingstop posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.

🗞 Nearby News

Richmond

  • Richmondside mayoral forum is Thursday. How to register and what's at stake (richmondside.org)
  • Richmond opens tiny home village for unhoused young adults (cbsnews.com)
  • California Environmental Law & Policy Update 9.25.26 (jdsupra.com)

Berkeley

  • Donald Olsen's Mid-Century Kip House in Berkeley Hits Market for $1.425 Million (freeyork.org)

Alameda

  • Friends Of The Alameda Free Library Used Book Sale Returns. Here's What To Know (patch.com)

Ok El Cerrito! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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