California Severe Local Area Emergency | Effective 09-03-2026 20:05

Lockdown due to Law Enforcement Activity in Richmond and El Cerrito. More CWSAlerts.com. This is a message from El Cerrito Police Department. As of 08:00 pm, there is currently law enforcement activity in Richmond near the El Cerrito border. People in the area near Canyon Trail Park and Key Boulevard are advised to LOCKDOWN IN THE NEAREST PLACE OF SAFETY. Go inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Stay off the phone and do not call 9 1 1 unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency. To report suspicious activity, contact El Cerrito Police. Stay indoors until you receive further official instructions.