City of El Cerrito, CA

Most City of El Cerrito offices are temporarily closed as the nation manages the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff are working remotely and in closed offices, so some services are still available. For a complete list of available services, please visit www.el-cerrito.org/covid19.

Meals on Wheels, West Contra Costa Region, is accepting new clients who are 60 & older. Volunteers deliver meals using County Health Services guidelines for social distancing. To apply or refer somebody to receive frozen meals, call 510-412-0166 or visit www.wccmow.com.

CoCoCounty is in the orange tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, but case rates are increasing again into the more restrictive red tier. Wearing a face covering when around others from outside your household is one of the best ways to slow the spread of COVID.

#DYK: El Cerrito is looking for its next Poet Laureate. Is it you? Or someone you know? Applications are due by November 19. The 2-year term will begin February 1. Learn more about the program at http://el-cerrito.org/PoetLaureate. #poetry

The Project-Based Voucher Waiting List for Terraces Senior Apartments (2300 Nevin Ave, Richmond) will accept applications for Studio to 4 Bedroom units from 10am on Nov 2 to 4pm on Nov 5, 2020. Must be 62 yrs or older. For more information see https://tinyurl.com/y5u3aell

Today is Election Day Have you voted? Get your vote in before polls close at 8:00 p.m. today. To look up your polling location, please visit the County’s website at https://tinyurl.com/y36zwrql

Free Compost. Compost is still available free to El Cerrito residents at the Recycling Center while supply lasts. Bring containers and a shovel. Questions? [email protected] or (510) 215-4350 #gardening

The Arts & Culture Commission is seeking the community’s help to outline how to build a flourishing & vibrant arts community in El Cerrito, as well as how to spend Public Art Funds. Thank you for providing feedback on a brief survey . https://tinyurl.com/y39zke7y #art #community

#DYK: There is a statewide eviction moratorium that applies to residential tenants & small property owners. The protections are in place for COVID-19 related financial hardships through 1/31/2021 & establish guidelines for unpaid rent starting in 3/2020. http://tinyurl.com/yd29yfkc

Don’t Forget to Vote! Tomorrow is election day! Make sure your vote counts. To find your polling location, see County website: https://tinyurl.com/y36zwrql. Polling locations open 7am. to 8pm. Vote by Mail ballots can be dropped off at EC City Hall. More info: https://tinyurl.com/yxqfbv4p

BOO! Saturday is Halloween! Celebrate safely and don’t get so spooked that you forget to change the clocks. Remember to fall back one hour!

The CoCoCounty Micro-Enterprise Relief Fund offers grants to County micro-businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to help them survive this crisis & maintain the provision of goods and services for County residents. Info & application at https://tinyurl.com/y49pchen

EARLY VOTING is available at the El Cerrito Comm Center (7007 Moeser) on 10/30 (11-7), 10/31 (9-5), CLOSED 11/1, 11/2 (11-7), & 11/3 (7-8). Vote by Mail ballots can be dropped off during posted early voting hours, OR at City Hall 24/7 until 8pm on 11/3. https://tinyurl.com/yxqfbv4p