The El Cerrito Police Blotter for July 30-Aug. 5 includes a youth who told police he was dressed as a samurai at El Cerrito Plaza to scare friends, three stolen cars, a purse stolen at Starbucks and arrests of mother-daughter forgery suspects.
A Chevron spokeswoman apologized and said the cause of the fire was under investigation.
Were you able to see or smell the smoke from Monday's fire at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond? Click "ADD" in the top right corner to show us where you were.
Saturday's big jump in Olympic medals awarded saw the U.S. hold its slender lead over China in gold and total overall, and host Great Britain edging past Russia into third overall and leaping past South Korea for third in gold.
Front-page news in El Cerrito 67 years ago today: Owner of Technical Porcelain plant told to clean up his mess and stop polluting the water, a 49'er camp at the City Club, "Bicycle Day" declared, soldier sends Japanese souvenirs to mother.
Is it art? Is it functional? Be the first to tell us in the comments below the article what it is and where it can be seen in El Cerrito or Kensington to win a prize.
China leads so far in gold and total medals in 2012 Summer Olympics in London, while the United States is second in both categories. Japan ranks third overall in medals, and South Korea is third in gold as of early this morning, Thursday.
Researchers from San Francisco State are asking citizens to watch for strange-acting "zombie bees," also called "zombees," infected by a tiny parasitic fly. The scientists are seeking to map how widespread the infection may be.
With the 2012 Summer Olympics now in full swing in London, we found our "Comment of the Week" on our profile of Olympic medalist Andy Toro of El Cerrito, who competed in four Olympics and served on the U.S. Olympics Committee.
This contest features a photo of something delicious that's sold 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.
Live streaming is available free through the NBC Web site if you already have a cable subscription that includes CNBC and MSNBC.
Four people – one incumbent and three challengers – have taken out nomination papers as of Friday for the two open seats on West Contra Costa school board. The filing deadline for the November election is Aug. 10.
Some of the competition has already begun, but the official start of 2012 Olympic games in London is today, July 27. Check here for the opening weekend Olympic schedule.
Someone named Spock may have worn Olympic laurels, but if so, was it Dr. Spock the baby doc or Mr. Spock of the pointy ears? Here's a short trivia quiz to test your knowledge of the world's most famous athletic competition.
Front-page news in El Cerrito 67 years ago today: Guilty verdict for safe-heist trio who led police on a wild chase, El Cerrito private killed in action, El Cerrito man struck by a bus and four taverns placed off limits to Army and Navy.
While some economic signs in El Cerrito are pointing up, the prospect of economic recovery in America as a whole is "pie in the sky," says economist Nouriel Roubini, renowned for his doom-and-gloom predictions as well as accuracy.
You may not see the President himself, but you could well encounter his security apparatus and possibly protesters if you happen to be near any of three stops in Oakland and Piedmont today, Monday.
Here's the place to vote in the Readers' Choice poll for your favorite places in El Cerrito or Kensington for automotive services. We have three categories: Place to Get Your Car Fixed, Smog Check and Oil Change. Polls close Aug. 17.
Here's the place to cast your vote in the Readers' Choice poll for your favorite places for services in El Cerrito and Kensington. We have two categories: Post Office and Public Wi-Fi Spot.
Here's the place to cast your vote in the Readers' Choice poll for your favorite pet supply store in El Cerrito or Kensington.