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Lafayette Police Blotter
Incident Summary Report Nov. 22-28
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Avoid Becoming a Victim of Fraud
The phone calls and emails are becoming all ...By Cathy Tyson
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Do Aging Pipes Pose an Unseen Threat?
While residents in Lamorinda and beyond have been hammered with conservation messages during this historic drought, an estimated 2.6 million gallons of water went down the drain Nov. 27 when an East Bay Municipal Utility District water main broke on Reliez Station ...By Cathy Tyson
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Lafayette's Bistro Burger a High-End Burger Haven
I unfold a thick white napkin and spread it over my lap. (Though I don't know it yet, I will definitely be needing the napkin by the time my meal is over). I look down at my phone and when I look up my eyes grow wide at the sight of the silver tray coming toward me. ...By A.K. Carroll
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Veterans Honored in Lafayette
On Veteran's Day, the Acalanes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) attended a dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Lafayette. The regent of the Acalanes DAR, Susan Skilton, and Brenna Shafizadeh, DAR District IV vice director, presented the ...Submitted by Louise Diracles
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Local Nonprofit's Environmental Impact in Contra Costa County
Lynda Deschambault's passion for nature was cultivated at a young age - and it has never waned. Eight years ago, when Deschambault was vice mayor of the Moraga Town Council, the state started asking cities to incorporate a climate action plan into their code.
By Sophie Braccini
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More Sparkle in Downtown Lafayette
"Twinkle, twinkle little civic median" doesn't have quite the same ring to it as "little stars," but Lafayette's main drag is even more awash in festive white lights this year than last, with thousands of holiday lights bringing a magical ambiance from Dolores Drive to ...By Cathy Tyson
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Preparing for Precipitation
News of a forecasted wet winter is everywhere, and city officials have spread the word to property owners, but despite encouragement to clean debris from storm drain areas, there will inevitably be some homeowners who will get an unpleasant surprise in the coming ...By Cathy Tyson
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Lafayette Police Blotter
Incident Summary Report Nov. 8-14
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Tenants Criticize Landlord Practices - Again
Calmly and politely, tenant representative Nick VanHole thanked the city council for stepping in to deal with spiraling rent increases earlier this year, and asked for their help once again in dealing with their landlord at the 1038 on Second apartment complex.
By Cathy Tyson
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Lamorinda Community Comes Together to Celebrate the Holidays
Excitement is building around local towns and cities, the air filling with the scent of pine as tree farms pop up along decorated streets and next to nearby storefronts in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. Whether you are looking for one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones in a ...By Sophie Braccini
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District Wrestles with Retiree Healthcare Costs
Managing retiree health care costs is not ...By Cathy Tyson
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Pair of Notable Upcoming Events
Identity Theft Town Hall
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Construction Set to Begin on First Stage of Pumping Plant
Job number one for the new East Bay Municipal Utility District Diablo Vista pumping plant is to reroute the existing storm drain that cuts diagonally from the edge of the Lafayette Cemetery across the parcel where the new plant will be built at the corner of Mt. Diablo ...By Cathy Tyson
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Downtown Congestion Reduction Study Kicks Off
It is no secret to city leaders that traffic and congestion are unfortunately a growing problem in Lafayette, and appear to be getting worse. Looking to address these complex issues, city leaders obtained grant funding to pay for a comprehensive study to take a hard ...By Cathy Tyson
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA