...I made another, more pointed (ruder) one, too. If you want one, I put both designs on Zazzle as a double-sided thing. I'm not making anything on these and would love to see more support for the library tax in #ElCerrito.

https://www.zazzle.com/el_cerrito_library_tax_supporter_double_sided_sign-256344571012250615

A few weeks ago there was a sudden explosion of anti-library-tax yard signage in #ElCerrito. I read the associated blog, and the "libraries are good but the library tax isn't" flyer they left in my mailbox. And you know, they make some legitimate points! But here's the thing...
Fog Lamp at the Little Hill Lounge in El Cerrito last night - I’m a supporter of their loose-limbed and ominous Art Garage (all growling synths, echoey guitar and swelling emotion), and always glad for an excuse to revisit the LHL. Again, I’m reminded that My Happy Place is a few paces back from the stage at an out-of-the-way music venue, watching and listening. #ArtGarage #Bands #DarkWave #ElCerrito #Synth
West Contra Costa USD educators say poor working conditions harm students most

The cost of not making changes is a continued exodus of staff and low student performance, United Teachers of Richmond warn.

East Bay Times

#DNA evidence hit finds 18 year old charged with multiple felonies for #rape and sexual assaults made on female victim he stalked late one evening along #ContraCosta #OhloneGreenway #BartStation path in #ElCerrito

https://contracosta.news/2025/08/27/update-sexual-assault-suspect-charged-with-multiple-felonies/

If you're in the Northern California #BayArea, one of the studios I attend is having a First Anniversary party. Members (like myself and my partner will be selling #ceramics), and I heard something about free onigiri.
#Mudworks Studio in #ElCerrito at 2 PM to 5 PM 5/10.
I'm suffering today so might as well add to it by getting my DMV chore done. #ElCerrito #DMV

Future of #EastBay #RecordStore #DownHomeMusic in question as iconic local shop faces deadline from late founder's family. By tomorrow October 11th #LesBlank's son must commit to purchase the property that sits on border between #Richmond & #ElCerrito for millions or face prospect of a new landlord, likely far less friendly to #folkmusic and #indie #filmmakers.

https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/down-home-music-record-store-future-19821157.php

https://www.elcerritohistoricalsociety.org/arhoolie

Next Wednesday, June 19, AC Transit buses will operate on Sunday schedules in observance of Juneteenth.

You can check your line's Sunday schedule here: http://actransit.org/maps-schedules.

For real-time bus status, visit ACT RealTime at http://actransit.org/rt or call them at 510-891-4777 between 9am and 5pm.

#Richmond #ElCerrito #SanPablo

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