Moraga Fourth of July celebration brings community together
Moraga Commons Park was a blur of activity on the Fourth of July as residents – and their quaffed-out pets – gathered to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s…
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Park Theater construction moves forward
The Park Theater renovation is in full swing and work continues on the foundation, including formwork for foundations installed, rebar, and concrete pour as well as demolition of…
New Oak Hill condo development breaks ground
City of Lafayette dignitaries joined Diamond Construction on June 25 to break ground on Oak Hill, an 85-residence luxury condominium community at 1001 Oak Hill Road in the heart…
Rock the Plaza concerts kick off summer fun
Lots of rock ‘n’ roll revelers gathered to enjoy tunes performed by Jimbo Scott & Yesterday’s Biscuits at 6 p.m. Friday, June 5 at Lafayette Plaza as part of the annual Rock…
Contra Costa County Office of Education celebrates teachers
Outstanding educators from Contra Costa County’s 18 school districts, the County Office of Education, and the community college district were celebrated on March 5 at a special…
Two robbery suspects apprehended in Lafayette
Following the report of a bank robbery at about 1:01 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the 3100 block of Danville Boulevard in Alamo, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Valley Station deputy…
Lafayette Announces 2026 Citizen of the Year: Carol Singer
Lafayette Senior Planner Alry Cassidy introduced Objective Design Standards (ODS) to the City Council during its Jan. 12 meeting, before turning the presentation over to Monica…
Sideboard owners, Erin and Ford Andrews, named Lafayette Business Persons of the Year
Family, friends and local dignitaries will gather on Jan. 29 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa to honor Erin and Ford Andrews, owners of Sideboard Lafayette, who were recently…
Letters to the Editor 12-17-2025
Clean Air and Lower Bills: The Case for Heat Pump Water Heaters Heat pump water heaters are rapidly becoming a popular choice — and for good reason. These clean,…
Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell hands gavel to newly selected leadership
During the Dec. 8 city council meeting, outgoing Mayor Susan Candell was showered with praise by staff of Sen. Tim Grayson and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, as well as…
Council moves forward with capital improvements at Buckeye Fields
During an hours-long meeting to a standing-room-only crowd, the Lafayette City Council on Oct. 27 discussed whether to proceed with the conversion of the Chaney Field infield to…