El Cerrito's Week: Mom-Daughter Arrests, Cupcake Shop, Charter School, Truancy, Party Warehouse Site

These were among the most-read stories by El Cerrito Patch viewers this past week:

Daughter Held on Suspicion of Prowling, Mom Arrested on a Warrant

When the mother of a 14-year-old girl detained on suspicion of prowling arrived at the El Cerrito Police Department to take custody of her daughter, police found that the mom had an outstanding arrest warrant. She went to jail.

Sprouts & Shutters: New Cupcake Shop Opens in El Cerrito

Encorecake and Cupcakes began selling sweet items two weeks ago.

Would-be WCCUSD Charter School Responds to District Criticism

District staff have recommended the board deny Caliber Schools' charter petition; the petitioners say the district got many basic facts wrong.

Visions for Vacancies: Former Party Warehouse

What would you like to see fill the vacancy at the former Party Warehouse?

West Contra Costa Schools' Truancy Rate More Than Twice The State Average

Kennedy High listed at 97 percent, Pinole Valley High at 92 percent. What should educators do to tackle this issue?

And the week's most popular blog: Stash's Palaver: Roundup of El Cerrito Happenings by John Stashik.

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