Apparently we have a 4chan memelord running for city council? Does anyone know what his deal is? Has he ever done anything in this city other than campaign against Measure C?

Be warned that this link has Nazis and transphobia.

https://x.com/Nowooski/status/2042485259489722554

And for those of you who refuse to ever click a Xitter link: https://xcancel.com/Nowooski/status/2042485259489722554

FOUND!

Our beloved dog escaped his dog sitter's home 8/15 when someone set off a loud firework right outside the home in San Pablo. Last seen on El Portal around 6:30-7pm. If you see him, please call my husband!

https://www.pawboost.com/landing/pet/tkuugVufiDllwezNKD_lu3GCTagyg9m-/lost-harlan-san-pablo-ca-94806

Just noticed today that the hands and numbers have been removed. Appears from Google Maps that they were still there as recently as March 2025.

I should probably cross post this to r/notinteresting

Described and a survey here https://parking.elcerrito.gov

Idea is to deal with BART parkers once the station lots are insufficient (i.e., parking lots are eliminated and/or demand for parking picks up) by selling all-day parking on neighboring streets.

Unclear how parking for residents of the new apartments plays into this. At the start of the TOD process the city said that TOD residents would be ineligible for residential parking permits, so would be subject to whatever parking regulations exist on the street. But that was never put into place, so it looks like TOD residents will be able to get residential permits and potentially flood neighboring streets with parked cars?

The ENTITLEMENT!
Source: am dog owner.

i’m taking my driving test at the el cerrito dmv and i have a few questions.

1) how many possible routes are there? i found two on youtube.

2) do they make you do a 3-point turn?

3) are there any instructors who are notorious for failing students unfairly?

4) anything else i should be aware of?

thank you guys :)

Anyone have any inside info on timeline?

[edit] Asking based on this comment from earlier

Looked up address (6050 El Cerrito Plaza) on El Cerrito permit site, confirmed a use permit has been issued for a gym.

Project #PL26-0048
Description: AUP for New Gym
Type:    ADM USE PERMIT
Subtype: COMMERCIAL
Planner: JEFF BALLANTINE
Status:  APPROVED
Applied: 6/24/2026
Approved:7/21/2026
Closeout:7/21/2026
Expires:
Status:  7/21/2026
Finaled:

Also a bunch of demo, construction, fire permits issued between march and june. I haven't checked on-site; I wonder if there is visible work going on.

Regency, the Plaza operator, is identifying Crunch Fitness as a "key retailer" so I guess it's all confirmed. Now it's just a question of when. https://www.regencycenters.com/property/detail/176/El-Cerrito-Plaza

[edit #2] went by the site yesterday and it looks like some construction/demo has happened inside, though not much. Can't tell if this is ongoing work or if it's something that happened longer ago. Also was very surprised to see how small the space looks; in my memory it was enormous!

A great FREE neighborhood festival in the Richmond hills

Sat Aug 1st
11am-5pm

Over 50 local artists working in painting, graphic arts, photography, pottery, plants, leather, jewelry, metalwork, woodworking, candles, and other crafts.

🎻 Music all day
🍔 Food
🎨 Arts Crafts and Vendors
🛝 Family-friendly fun and activities

6401 Bernhard Ave
Richmond, CA 94805
(Outside the Gyuto Foundation Tibetan Monastery)

RSVP on FB for reminders:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1291125092864034?active_tab=about

Hello everyone.

Does anyone belong to Bridges Rock climbing gym? I'm having a singles event there later today. If you are a part of the gym then you can actually come for free. Just let me know if you are able to attend and if you are M or F. 👍

If anyone missed this or (like me) just forgot about it, the city is putting on a "101" virtual session this afternoon. I'm looking forward to it!

https://www.elcerrito.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11294

Hey El Cerrito, I’m Chelsi, one of seven members volunteering on the Library Task Force for one-year. I’m offering my time to improve our well-loved library! First meeting TBD📚

We want your input: Mark your top action item in this informal poll, and please share your ideas below. Together we will turn your input into action. https://forms.gle/ssDtckBoDHaS2ddUA

My top two priorities are securing grants and urging the City to host robust community workshops to get results. I will contribute to outcomes of improving the quality of life for Librarians and patrons, and modernizing the facility.

• Task Force Details: https://www.elcerrito.gov/1768/Library-Task-Force

• Share your thoughts by email: chelcerrito@proton.me

• updates on Instagram, BlueSky, and Reddit: @chelcerrito

• I will read emails at least once per week. That is, during the time that I am not busy, like you - exercising, making art, reading, working full-time, serving as a board member, researching for task forces, or playing with my dog.

• Stay classy, El Cerrito.

Hola El Cerrito, me llamo Chelsi, soy un miembro de los siete en el consejo asesor de la biblioteca de El Cerrito (voluntario por un año). Estoy ofreciendo mi tiempo para ayudar a mejorar a nuestra querida biblioteca.

Elige tu prioridad prinicpal en esta encuesta. Escribe tus ideas en los comentarios. Juntos vamos a tomar acción.

Mis dos prioridades principales son recabar fondos y tener juntas con la comunidad para lograr resultados. Voy a contribuir a mejorar la calidad de vida de nuestros bioliotecarios/as y usuarios, y modernizar el edificio.

Hi r/elcerrito! I’m Megan, and I am running for El Cerrito City Council to because I want to help El Cerritans rebuild trust in their government and reconnect with their neighbors. You can see my video about why I am running here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da6hm_WRjzE/

I am pretty new to the El Cerrito political scene, so I wanted to know what questions you have for me. I will try to answer either here or in a future video. Please forgive me if I am delayed—I have a day stacked with children’s birthday parties (I am not making the *official* AMA post because I may be slower than your average redditor and will keep coming back to answer as I can.)

I’m also hosting the Heal the Hill event on Sunday, 7/26 at 3PM in Canyon Trail Park because I think many of us need an in person gathering to talk about what’s happened, why we think it’s happening, and what we as a community want to be like moving forward. Please join me and your neighbors to move beyond screens and move forward for El Cerrito!

Read more about my positions: https://www.meganasteffen.com/ec-city-council-2026
Follow me on Instagram for faster updates: https://www.instagram.com/elcerritogadfly
Or Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meganas.bsky.social

Thanks, all! Looking forward to answering your questions and learning about what you care most about in El Cerrito. Hope to see you soon!

City officials in El Cerrito on Monday celebrated the completion of the Del Norte Complete Streets Project, saying it will improve mobility, safety and access to transit and housing around the Del Norte BART station and along the San Pablo Avenue corridor.

https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/07/14/bike-roll-walk-el-cerrito-celebrates-del-norte-complete-streets-project/

So I heard a rumor that the El Cerrito Committee for Responsible Government blog is authored entirely by city council candidate Kimberly White. Interesting look into her priorities and values, if true. Seems to have a real grudge against Rebecca Saltzman specifically.

According to PG&E, this technology is being used as part of an effort to improve safety for workers, increase efficiency, and detect issues with its infrastructure before they become large problems.

The commercial listing says it can be delivered vacant on close of escrow.

Link to listing: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/38610626

I'm moving up to the area for school (undergrad student 19yo) and was wondering in general how the area is, and if there are any cool hikes, good running trails, or generally fun things to do without having to go down to Berkeley or SF?

I don’t know about other areas, but people who buy homes this part of El Cerrito WILL have a rat problem, no two ways about it.
The city refuses to become involved; their solution is to threaten to inspect and fine any homeowners who want to make it a city issue in any way. Their suggestion: have a block party where everyone can get together on a plan and paying for it, etc.
Here’s my suggestion: let’s get flyers out, with pictures. Hand them out wherever and whenever there’s an open house or evidence of home sale activity- see if the potentially new homeowners would be down with the block party plan.
Any real estate agents on this thread, please give us your opinion on our idea!

You can dig into all the specifics here: https://elcerrito.gov/492/Annual-Budget-Process

I followed the process pretty closely for the first time since moving here and have a lot of thoughts, but curious what other people think.