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EL Cerrito Real Estate Trends for 2013
The El Cerrito market has been one closely watched by buyers, investors and homeowners.

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The El Cerrito market has been one closely watched by buyers, investors and homeowners.

Bay Area sales haven’t been above average for any particular month in more than seven years.
Bay Area sales haven’t been above average for any particular month in more than seven years.
In Contra Costa, home prices decreased by 23.1% from December 2012 to December 2013, but the median price rose to $405,000 with a 21.4% percent increase.
You may have noticed by now two of the city's recently implemented ordinances aimed at reducing litter and promoting environmental sustainability.
It's becoming the fastest growing petition in California, and one of the fastest growing on Change.org.
In the last year, El Cerrito has seen less robberies but more property crimes compared to 2012.
Some of the job openings posted online for El Cerrito.
There are nearly 60 urban trails throughout El Cerrito marked and maintained by a group of community members. Find out how you can start trekking them.
BART's largest labor union yesterday provided the final approval needed to end the transit agency's long and rancorous contract dispute.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District will host the first of six meetings on the new education funding law at El Cerrito High School, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds are creating dangerous fire weather conditions this week across the Bay Area and state.
The East Coast chain aims to open 80 stores in Northern California over the next five years.
The Arlington General Store & Post ends the new year with a goodbye after serving the Kensington community for 80 years. But the store front won't be empty for long.
Flex your community knowledge muscle and guess where these photos were taken.
Officers assaulted in two incidents, a credit card skimmer at Carrows restaurant and more are listed in this weekend's police log.