Published on December 7th, 2022
Regan takes the reins at Lafayette Chamber
Sara Regan knew she had big shoes to fill when she took over as executive director of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.˙ After all, she was replacing the much beloved, much respected Jay Lifson, who had been at the helm of the organization for 17 years. But after ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on November 9th, 2022
The Peter Pan Foundation celebrates grand re-opening; Mighty Pilates and Kimberley Harrison Interiors open in Lafayette
The Peter Pan Foundation recently moved to a new location affectionately called the Treehouse at Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. The official grand re-opening and ribbon cutting for the longtime Lafayette organization occurred˙Oct. 6, and was attended by ...Submitted by Gina Campo and Holly Sonne
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Published on October 26th, 2022
Every kid's dream - a new toy store opens in Lafayette
The toy store chain known as Five Little Monkeys has opened its seventh store in Lafayette (3527 Wilkinson Lane in La Fiesta Square), taking up residence in the space formerly occupied by Cake Box Bakery. The company's other locations are in Albany, Berkeley, ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 26th, 2022
Jay Lifson, Lafayette's 'Energizer Bunny' retires
Most Lafayette residents have come across Jay Lifson, whether they know it or not. Perhaps they just know the friendly guy with the huge smile in a tie-dye T-shirt. Or maybe they've noticed someone in an orange vest leading a team of volunteers, schlepping traffic ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on October 12th, 2022
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The third quarter of 2022, as expected, ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Oasis Cafe reimagined by the next generation
After a four year hiatus, 19-year-old Niala Alam, a student at Diablo Valley Community College with aspirations of studying nursing and her 17-year-old sister Yasmin, a high school senior who plans to study art and design, jumped at the chance to bring Oasis Cafe, a ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on August 31st, 2022
Kibi Caf Vietnamese restaurant opens in Theatre Square
Hoang Ho, the owner of the successful Kibi's Caf in Walnut Creek, is opening another branch in Orinda. The Vietnamese restaurant replaces Republic of Cake in Theatre Square. Republic of Cake moved to larger premises in Danville last May.
 By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 17th, 2022
Theatre Square is going to the dogs
Must love dogs? Jen Frase just loves dogs. In fact, she adores them. As a photographer for the past 15 years, she changed her focus to just dogs about two years ago and now has opened Jen Frase Photography, a dog photography studio in Theatre Square.
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Published on July 20th, 2022
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The second quarter of 2022 remained extremely strong on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. The total number of sales was down but the average price was much higher in both Lafayette and Moraga. The closings that occurred were those that mostly went under ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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Published on July 20th, 2022
New eatery in Moraga goes from pop-up to permanent
Lou's Chicken Shop, located at 376 Park St. in Moraga's Rheem Valley Shopping Center, was supposed to be a pop-up restaurant while the owners figured out what type of eatery they'd like to install in the former Noodle Theory location. Thanks to the overwhelming success ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on June 22nd, 2022
Moraga Chamber's new executive director works to get businesses back on track
After nearly a year without anyone in the ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on April 27th, 2022
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The first quarter of 2022 began with a continued fast pace in activity on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. The closings that occurred, for the most part, came from properties that went under contract in late November to late February.
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Published on March 30th, 2022
New eCard program helps support Lafayette businesses
Shopping locally can be the lifeblood for ...By M.D. Jones
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Published on March 16th, 2022
Getting styled by Diablo Barbers in downtown Lafayette
Lafayette has once again attracted a new upscale barber shop. Located in downtown Lafayette at 3557 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Diablo Barber Co. has been in business for three months. It's has long been the aspiration of co-owners, Gabriel Colorado, and Angelo Gerosolimo to ...By Jon Kingdon
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Published on February 16th, 2022
Staffing shortages, COVID restrictions challenge coffee houses, other businesses
The pandemic has affected businesses in many ways, like shortened hours recently announced at Moraga Hardware & Lumber and Across the Way to due to severe staffing shortages and ongoing health and safety concerns - and our local coffee shops are no exception. There ...By M.D. Jones
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