Big-rig overturns on eastbound 580 in Richmond, El Cerrito area
California Highway Patrol has issued a sig-alert after a big-rig overturned on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 near Richmond, El Cerrito. All lanes were blocked during Wednesday evening's rush hour traffic.
Bay Area woman who was the oldest living in California dies at age 114
East Bay resident Mila Mangold, who held the title of California’s oldest person, died earlier this month at the age of 114. She was also considered the second oldest in the U.S. and the seventh oldest in the world.
Woman arrested after alleged attack on two students at El Cerrito High
Police arrested a 20-year-old Richmond woman suspected of assaulting two students in a bathroom at El Cerrito High School.
Restaurant manager fights off man trying to steal tip jar in El Cerrito
A manager fought off a man trying to steal the tip jar at an El Cerrito restaurant, and police finished the job, arresting a suspect they say threatened staff with a knife and stole property from the restaurant Friday.
3 men kidnap, pistol-whip and rob woman in El Cerrito, police said
El Cerrito police are searching for three men who kidnaped, pistol-whipped, and robbed a woman near a BART station Friday night, police said.
El Cerrito laundromat thief caught on video
El Cerrito police said they are looking for the burglar who got away with $2500. Surveillance video shows the suspect kicking down the laundromat door.
Earthquake rumbles near El Cerrito
An earthquake measuring 2.8 magnitude struck near El Cerrito in the East Bay on Friday morning.
East Bay family searching for woman reported missing after morning walk
An East Bay family is hoping to find their loved one who was reported missing after a walk Monday morning.
El Cerrito police investigate man found dead in library
El Cerrito police said they are investigating the death of a homeless man in found dead in the public library.
Hundreds gather to remember El Cerrito officer killed in I-80 crash
A memorial was held Saturday for an El Cerrito police officer who was killed in a crash on I-80 earlier this month.
Bay Area school district reopens after deep cleaning, teacher shortages persist
At Korematsu Middle School in El Cerrito Tuesday, school was back in session after a four-day weekend where the district had each school deep cleaned.
El Cerrito officer killed in I-80 crash on his 26th birthday
The El Cerrito police department is in mourning after one of its officers died over the weekend – Jerrick Bernstine was killed on his 26th birthday, while driving home from work.
El Cerrito police officer victim in fatal crash on I-80
A man killed Sunday morning in a collision on eastbound Interstate Highway 80 in San Pablo has been identified as El Cerrito police Officer Jerrick Bernstine, according to the Contra Costa County coroner and police on Monday.
114 year-old Berkeley woman, 110 year-old Oakland man make up the 'oldest living' in the state
It’s a distinction few can claim and most certainly one worth celebrating. Known as the oldest living person in California, Mila Mangold turned 114 years old last month, surrounded by residents and staff of her senior care home in El Cerrito.
East Bay native, Japanese internment camp survivor is celebrated as he turns 100
Oakland-born Tadashi Yoshii has had much to celebrate in his long life, with his family being among his greatest joys.
No BART service between Richmond, El Cerrito stations this weekend
BART trains are not traveling between Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte stations this weekend due to an ongoing track replacement project.
Suspects sought in carjacking outside Mexican restaurant in El Cerrito
The carjacking happened around 3:46 p.m. in the parking lot of Los Moles Restaurant at 6120 Potrero Avenue.
San Pablo man arrested at Plaza BART for firearms violations
Moishe Harris was taken into custody just after 10 p.m. and booked at Santa Rita Jail.
Police investigating non-fatal El Cerrito del Norte BART station shooting
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a non-fatal shooting Thursday that briefly shutdown El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
El Cerrito to vote on agreements with unions, discuss other budget cut options
The resolutions are on agreements reached with members of Service Employees International Union Local 1021, which represents most general city workers, and the El Cerrito Police Employees Association.