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. By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T; Licensed Real Estate Broker
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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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Published on February 16th, 2022 Moraga Chamber of Commerce looks to revitalize the town's business climate Two years ago, COVID-19 and its fallout, ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 19th, 2022 The Real Estate Year in Review Last year was another extremely strong year for sellers of residential real estate in Lamorinda. Sales volume was solid with a minimal increase in supply matched by continued strong demand and desirable interest rates; the result was average prices went up in ...By Conrad Bassett, Licensed Real Estate Broker and CRP, GMS-T
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Published on January 19th, 2022 Local foodie family conducts annual taste-test tradition The Coane family loves food. Whether it's mom, Karen, cooking her favorite family meals at home, daughter Kayla journaling another entry into her Instagram "thatfooddoee" account, son Michael eating everything in sight to put on extra weight for high school sports, or ...Submitted by Craig Coane
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Published on January 19th, 2022 Business Person of the Year selection hits a high note with Lamorinda Music co-owner John McCormick Last year was a good year for Lafayette's John McCormick. The co-owner of Lamorinda Music completed his second term as president of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. His popular store was selected by Diablo Magazine readers as the East Bay's 2021 Best Musical ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on December 22nd, 2021 Lamorinda Music co-owner named the 2022 Business Person of the Year John McCormick, 2020-21 Lafayette Chamber board president and co-owner of˙Lamorinda Music˙with wife Colleen McCormick (who was named the 2013 Business Person of the Year), has been named Lafayette's 2022 Business Person of the Year. John McCormick joins a long list of ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on October 27th, 2021 Moraga mom launches Veggie Explorers Club subscription for kids Local mom and "The Family Kitchen Coach," Amy Jizmagian, has created an engaging and educational subscription box for kids. Veggie Explorers Club creatively introduces vegetables to children through simple sensory activities focused on sight, smell, touch and taste. ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on October 13th, 2021 The Real Estate Quarter in Review The third quarter of 2021 continued to show ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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Published on September 15th, 2021 Outdoor event planning business pairs perfectly with pandemic restrictions Childhood pursuits carried into adult purpose are leading young people, especially women, to pursue entrepreneurship, according to industry experts and census-takers tracking trends in the American workforce in 2021. Reflecting that dynamic locally, Gen-Zers Lucy ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on September 1st, 2021 Johnny's Donuts extended hours delight community Cambodian immigrant Kim Soeung has made area residents very happy by extending the hours of the popular donut shop, Johnny's in Lafayette. When she acquired the shop at the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, she extended the hours from a 2 p.m. closing to a 5:30 ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 4th, 2021 Building community two wheels at a time It's a dream lots of people have: quit the corporate grind, team up with a good friend, and start a business devoted to something you love. With the recent opening of First Mile Cycle Works, a new retail and repair shop located on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, two Lamorinda ...By Jeff Gomez
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Published on August 4th, 2021 Lynn's Top Five In the past two years we've been on quite the roller coaster ride with markets both swooning and swelling. For good reasons, we've been glued to the news wondering when it will be safe to travel, eat out and most basically, hug our friends and family! And despite the ...By Lynn Ballou CFPr
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