CCCT SUMMER CAMP 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 

Contra Costa Civic Theatre is committed to serving the artistic educational needs of our community. No child will ever be turned away due to financial hardship. If you require assistance please click HERE to fill out our financial aid application.

Sunday Schedules on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16

On Monday, February 16, 2026, all AC Transit local and transbay lines will operate on Sunday schedules in commemoration of Presidents Day.

To check Sunday schedules, see the AC Transit Maps and Schedules web page.

Next class coming up at Soma Yoga & Wellness:

February 21st @ 3p: The Scent of Change - A Scented Reiki Meditation

Soma Yoga & Wellness

9951 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
510.240.9059
www.somayogawellness.com

The Farmers Market at El Cerrito Plaza is really hoppin'!

Here is who you will find there - plus a preview of new vendors who will be starting this spring:

Farms:

Halog Farms (Sat)

J&J Ramos Farms (Sat & Tue)

J&M Ibarra farm (Sat & Tue)

Lou Vue (Tue)

Medina Berry Farm (Sat & Tue)

Monte Vista Microgreens (Sat)

Rojas Family Farms (Sat & Tue)

Tu Universo Farms (Sat & Tue)

Yor Produce (Sat) Formally Lee Product

Coming in May:

Very Mulberry (Tue) 

 

Packaged foods:

Beckmann's Old World Bakery (Sat)

Mi Fiesta Catering (Sat & Tue)

Selma's Pantry (Sat)

Brothers Product SF (Sat)

California Bakeshop (Sat)

Dayrit Seafood (Sat)

Kei's Specialties (Sat)

Little Sky Bakery (Tue)

Renaissance Specialty Cakes (Sat & Tue)

Tash Tash Chocolate Chip Cookies (Sat) 

Coming in March or April:

Ichilchiego (Sat & Tue) 

Prime Foods (Tue) 

 

Prep/Hot Foods:

Hal's New York Hot Dogs (Sat)

Roadside Rotisserie (Tue)

Cuisine Express (Sat & Tue)

Urban Animal Coffee Roastery (Sat)

Coming in back in April:

Golden Bites Mini Donuts (Sat) 

 

Artisans:

Mimi's Jewelry (Sat)

Delta Moon Soaps (Tue)

The Winter 2025-2026 edition of the El Cerrito  Insider is now available!

Read it HERE or pick up a hardcopy (while supplies last) at the following locations: 

FatApples El Cerrito

Elevation 66

Dolly's

El Cerrito Library

El Cerrito Natural Grocery Food Annex

Well Grounded Tea and Coffee Bar 

City Hall

514 Lounge

Rockin' Robbie's

NUG Dispensary

El Cerrito Community Center

El Cerrito Farmers Market

AC Transit Service Changes Effective Sunday, February 1, 2026

On Sunday, February 1, AC Transit will make adjustments to the new Realign service network to address overcrowding and further increase reliability. These updates respond to rider and operator feedback as well as changing traffic conditions to provide better service for the community. Highlights include: 

• Additional trips between CSU East Bay and Hayward BART on Line 60 

• Addition of hourly service to Skyline High School on Line 31 

• Additional trips to relieve overcrowding on Lines 73, F, O and P 

• Service between Fruitvale BART and Seminary Ave at San Leandro St. discontinued from Line 19, added to Line 54 

• Schedule changes on most bus lines 

See AC Transit's website for all changes:

www.actransit.org/service-changes

This is a great opportunity to sample beverages from craft breweries and find your new favorite!

The Annex will also have all our special St. Patrick’s Day menu items available a la carte if you want to have some organic Irish fare so you can drink more beer and cider.

$10 to taste samples from 10+ different Beer & Cider Vendors, over 30 different beers and cider styles.

10% discount on any Beer and/or Cider purchase with no minimum required.

If you are 21+, please join us at The Annex on Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2pm-5pm!

Many thanks from Rubicon Programs!

As we close out our annual appeal, we want to say a huge thank you! Because of your support, we raised $100,560, surpassing our $100,000 goal!

This milestone reflects what partnership truly looks like and a community choosing to invest in one another. Your generosity helps participants access critical resources and move toward economic mobility, and it allows us to continue this work together.

While the annual appeal has wrapped, our commitment to the community continues year-round. We’re honored to be in this work alongside you.

New AC Transit Mobile App is Now Available

Navigating the East Bay is easy, convenient, and reliable when using the new AC Transit Mobile App for iOS and Android. The new AC Transit Mobile App was built from the ground up and features real-time predictions, service alerts, integration with contactless payments, customizable favorites, customer service, and more.  

Learn more about the new AC Transit Mobile App, and how to download for iOS and Android HERE.

Whether you’re currently working with a financial advisor or managing your finances yourself, it helps to get a second opinion.

Schedule a complimentary initial consultation with Mark Porter to:

• Discuss your financial goals and priorities
• Discover personalized strategies and solutions you might be missing
• Get answers to your financial questions

Let's work together

Mark Porter, CRPC, APMA, Private Wealth Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor SM 

Porter, Ritchie & Associates - a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

IBX and Emerald City Gowns are bringing you a special offer to get you wedding-ready.

Look and feel your best on your special day! What better way to get ahead of the curve than to start a routine that makes you feel as strong and beautiful as you are? 

Claim your free classes (or refer a friend) by clicking the link below and start getting yourself in the best shape of your life.

*IBX Members get a free weekend appointment at Emerald City Gowns* 
*Non-IBX members (excluding punchcard peeps) get a free week long trial*
*New members get 1 free month at IBX!*

Click this link to get started at IBX and to get in contact with Emilie and her team.
Show them this post to claim your special pricing.

Click here for appointments at Emerald City Gowns.

Volunteers Participate @ The Practice Space

Our volunteers are essential to our work, and we'd love some helping hands from our amazing community! Whether you're into arts and crafts, passionate about helping local schools, or enjoy being part of celebratory events, there's something for everyone.

More information and application HERE.

Ready to start, succeed and scalyour business?

STEP 1: Click here to sign up with your local support center

STEP 2: Let us connect you to a trusted business advisor ready to support your dream from Bright Idea to Successful Exit

• No-cost 1:1 advising and a pathway to funding

• Low-cost training for every aspect of your business

IBX Fitness is supporting the Alameda County Community Food Bank for a virtual food drive because everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food.

Your donation helps get the most-needed items into local homes, including essentials like eggs, milk, fruits, and veggies that can’t be collected in barrels.

Thanks to the Food Bank’s bulk buying power, every $1 you give provides 2 nutritious meals to families in our community.

Let’s show up strong, together. Give what you can. 

Donate to The Food Drive HERE! 

You'll love your movies more when you watch them at

The Rialto!

Check out the Best of El Cerrito 2025 Winners HERE

Want to Shop MWBE/Social Concious?

Check out our listings of:

Black Owned & Led Businesses

Women Owned & Led Businesses

Local Makers

A Message from EBMUD regarding the CA Green Business Network. The California Green Business Network works with small- to medium-sized businesses to create a vibrant and sustainable green economy. Led by a coalition of cities and counties, the program conserves resources, saves money, and helps make communities healthier and more livable. EBMUD encourages organizations within its service area to join this group of innovators committed to the highest standards of water efficiency and sustainability. Learn more by visiting the Contra Costa County Green Business Program.

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65 Years Strong and Still Rolling Forward

This year marks AC Transit’s 65th Anniversary! To celebrate, we’ve unveiled our 65th Anniversary Bus, wrapped in a design inspired by our iconic buses from the 1960s. Keep an eye out across the East Bay—you might spot this rolling tribute. 

You’re also invited to explore our 65th Anniversary website, where you can browse vintage photos, maps, and historic ads that showcase six and a half decades of East Bay history. And because no celebration is complete without great merch, we’ve teamed up with Oaklandish on a limited-edition anniversary T-shirt! The design honors our East Bay roots and is available now for purchase online and at all Oaklandish retail locations. 

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to the next 65 years of innovation, community, and connection.

CalChamber + CalOSBA:

Nine-Part Video Employment Law Library Now on YouTube

CalOSBA and the California Chamber of Commerce have released a free, nine-part webinar series now available on our YouTube channel. These expert-led sessions simplify California’s most important labor and employment requirements: covering everything from hiring and classification to workplace policies and managing employees throughout the employment lifecycle. Each episode offers clear, practical guidance to help small businesses stay compliant, reduce risk, and support a strong workforce.

 Watch the full webinar library HERE.

EBMUD's Treebate Pilot

Commercial water users applying for EBMUD’s Lawn Conversion Rebate can now receive up to $300 to install up to three low-water-use trees within their project area.

Learn more and apply at ebmud.com/treebate.