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El Cerrito

American  
[el suh-ree-toh] / ˌɛl səˈri toʊ /

noun

  1. a city in W California, on San Francisco Bay.


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After Herrmann disappeared, police found her Toyota Highlander in front of Lengyel’s home in the city of El Cerrito, north of Berkeley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2024

Washington State’s collection of visitors was heavy on in-state prospects but included a recruiting from the Bay Area: three-star cornerback Kamani Jackson of El Cerrito High School, who will announce his decision this weekend.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

For $900,000: An 1895 Victorian in Los Angeles, a two-bedroom condominium in San Diego or a 1929 Tudor Revival house in El Cerrito.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Pac-Man has already made an impact on the pigeon presence in El Cerrito station.

From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2022

In addition to his wife of 38 years, of El Cerrito, Calif., Dr. Taruskin’s survivors include two children, Paul Roebuck Taruskin and Tessa Roebuck Taruskin; a sister; a brother; and two grandchildren.

From Washington Post • Jul. 2, 2022

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