The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning starting at 9:00 PM tonight (8/31) and extending through 9:00 PM Saturday (9/2) due to the high pressure buildup as well as very dry and warm conditions” in the East Bay. Temperatures in this area are expected in the high 90’s to potentially the low 100’s with extremely low humidity. Everyone is urged to take precautions during this period. A red flag warning, according to the NWS, is a precautionary message that indicates an area currently or will shortly display “critical fire weather conditions” due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures. The NWS red flag warning notes that any fires that develop will “likely spread rapidly”.

City administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

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Coffee with Cops provides citizens the opportunity to meet and talk with an El Cerrito Police Officer in a less formal manner, with a relaxing cup of coffee. Please join us for an hour of conversation to learn more about the El Cerrito Police Department, current crime trends, and what's been going on in your neighborhood.

The El Cerrito Recreation Department Office at the Community Center and City Hall are open for business as follows:
•Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
•Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
•Closed every other Friday and major holidays

The Tree Committee meets in the Hillside Room on the 2nd floor of City Hall on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Tree Committee.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

The Police Department is holding a public forum on a draft Body Worn Camera Policy. The draft policy can be found at the link included in this calendar appointment. The policy was created with community input from our first public meeting in January 2016 and from reviews by the City Attorney, the District Attorney's Office, and peer agencies. This is another opportunity for our community members to provide feedback on this important policing topic.

This community meeting will provide an opportunity for interested parties to share input about what regulations are appropriate for cannabis businesses in El Cerrito. For more information regarding the process to develop regulations for cannabis businesses, please visit the link below.

The Friends of the Cerrito Theater and the El Cerrito Historical Society host a Centennial Celebration at the Cerrito Theater. 6:00 pm View vintage cars and listen to “Leftover Dreams” outside the theater 7:00 pm Brief history program with special guest Joanne Taylor, followed by screening of the 1937 comedy ‘The Awful Truth,’ with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Feel free to come in vintage clothing! See event flyer below. See website for tickets to the 7pm program and film. This event is likely to sell out!

Enjoy an evening of family fun in Cerrito Vista Park, as part of El Cerrito's Centennial Big Bash weekend. Movie starts at dusk at Cerrito Vista Park (950 Pomona Ave) See Pixar’s “Toy Story” on a giant outdoor screen in Cerrito Vista Park, followed by the 1917 silent film “The Immigrant,” starring Charlie Chaplin. Free - no tickets required. BYO blankets or low-back chairs. Snacks will be offered for sale. Co-sponsored by Soroptimist International of El Cerrito.

This meeting has been cancelled.

The Planning Commission meets in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Commission.

The El Cerrito Historical Society offers "open hours" at the Dorothy & Sundar Shadi Historical Room (located in City Hall on the 2nd floor) on the third Thursday of every month from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. You can also contact the Historical Society to arrange an appointment.

The El Cerrito Recreation Department Office at the Community Center and City Hall are open for business as follows:
•Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
•Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
•Closed every other Friday and major holidays

Families are invited to see a display of emergency vehicles and equipment, talk with police officers and firefighters, watch demonstrations and join in fun activities for the whole family!

Friends of the El Cerrito Library Fall Book Sale will be selling hard cover and paper fiction and non-fiction books, in addition to a large collection of DVDs. All items half price on this day. All money raised will support the library.

The Arts and Culture Commission meets at City Hall on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Arts & Culture Commission. Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

The Parks and Recreation Commission meets at City Hall on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

Friends of the El Cerrito Library Fall Book Sale will be selling hard cover and paper fiction and non-fiction books, in addition to a large collection of DVDs. On this day, buy a bag for $4.00 and fill it up with your choice of items. All money raised will support the library.