Community Warning System (CWS) TEST on May 2, 2021

During the May 2nd test residents can expect to receive notifications between 8:00 and 8:30 am.  Notifications are issued via text, email, and voice messages on land lines and registered cell phones.  You MAY receive more than one messag...

City Council Considers Adopting the FY 2020-2021 Budget at Upcoming 10/6 City Council Meeting

Preview of Tuesday's, October, 6, 2020 City Council Meeting

Following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the City Council directed staff to amend the FY 2020-21 budget process by preparing a one year budget that would be Adopted prior to July 1, ...

City Council Discusses General Fund Budget Reductions Update & Fiscal Impacts of COVID-19

Public comments may be submitted one of two ways:

1. Via email to cityclerk@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us. Email must contain in the subject line public comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item #.

2. Via voicemail at (510) 306...

City announces Community Open House about Economic Development

At the February 1 Community Budget Town Hall meeting, we heard from many residents who expressed interest in economic development activity in El Cerrito. This included, not only what has been done in the past to address economic development, but also how ...

FY 2019­/20 Mid-­Year Budget Update - February 18, 2020

Tonight, the City Council will receive an update on City revenues and expenditures for the first six months of the fiscal year through December 31, 2019 and adopt a resolution authorizing amendment to the FY 2019­/20 budget and approving new spend...

Discussion of City Events at City Council tonight - February 18, 2020

Tonight, at the City Council meeting, the City Manager will present a report on City Events for discussion and possible direction to staff.

November 6, 2018 - Measure V Passes

Measure V (Charter City) wins on election night with 54.47% of the Vote. On November 6, El Cerrito voters approved Measure V. Measure asked voters, in part, to approve the proposed El Cerrito Charter, which would convert the City from a general law city t...

May 11, 2018

The Charter Committee recommended the draft Charter to the City Council at the City Council meeting on May 1, 2018. The City Council will hold public hearings on the Charter at the June 19, 2018 City Council meeting, and would then consider putting the Ch...

March 23, 2018

Following four meetings, the recommendation from the Committee will be brought to the City Council in May.

City Manager provides a fiscal update to the City Council - January 21, 2020

The City Manager provided a budget update to the City Council and outlined some upcoming opportunities for our community to participate in shaping the future of our City.

At the upcoming City Council meetings on February 4 and February 18, 2020, City staff...

City announces Community Town Hall Budget Meeting

Residents are invited to learn about the City’s budget and current financial position, and ask questions of staff. The townhall will be presented by the City staff and City Councilmembers. It is open to the public. The public will be allowed to ...

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The City of El Cerrito EQC & HRC Issue a Joint Statement on Environmental, Social, & Racial Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/2/2020

The City of El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee and Human Relations Commission Met to Issue a Joint Statement on Environmental, Social, and Racial Justice

El Cerrito, Calif: At a joint meeting of the Environmental Qual...

April 2, 2021, City Manager's Update

Topics include:
-COVID-19 Information & Vaccine Availability
-April 10 Budget Town Hall
-Anti-Asian American Racism Truth & Reconciliation Listening Sessions
-State Auditor Report
-Fire & Police News
-Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Letter from Police Chief Paul Keith regarding Critical Review of Police Responses

Please click here to view a letter from Police Chief Paul Keith regarding critical review of police responses. 

Use of Force Report Available

The El Cerrito Police Department has put together a Use of Force Report for 2017-2019. The report is intended to serve as an overview of the use of force by ECPD officers. The Use of Force Report can be found a...

View the Policing Town Hall Online

The El Cerrito Police Department held a Policing Town Hall on July 1, 2020. If you missed the Town Hall, it can be viewed at https://www.el-cerrito.org/999/ECPD-Updates.

Drone (UAS) Deployment Logs Available

All drone flights that are launched by the El Cerrito Police Department (ECPD) are being tracked and logged. ECPD is releasing monthly deployment logs, which are publicly available on http://el-cerrito.org/1400/Aerial-Operations

Body Worn Cameras Have Hit The Streets

If you meet one of our officers, you may notice a small black device on their uniform; this is the body worn camera. The El Cerrito Police Department created a comprehensive policy in collaboration with the public and in line with industry best practices....

Start Your Career

Get started in your career with the El Cerrito Police Department by learning about our application and testing process.

Register for Summer Camp 2021!

Registration for El Cerrito's 2021 Summer Camps begins on Monday, March 29th at 8am.