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Police Give Thanks for Years of Volunteer Service
Police Chief Eric Christensen recognized Reserve Officer Erik Strand for 25 years of volunteer service to the police department and for generously donating his time and energy to serve the community. Although Strand was an invaluable help to the Lafayette Police ...
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Lafayette Considers Ban on Plastic Grocery Bags
The Lafayette City Council will soon consider an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags and charge a small fee for paper bags. At the April 22 meeting the environmental task force will recommend the ban to the city council. Those interested in voicing their ...
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Countdown to Earth Day
Sustainable Lafayette and the Chamber of ...
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County Supervisor Andersen Visits Lafayette
A mix of local business people, concerned residents and city council members attended a recent brown bag lunch event with relatively new county supervisor Candace Andersen. In her first low key, interactive get together to update folks on what's going on with the ...By Cathy Tyson
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Lafayette Police Blotter
Lafayette Police Department Crime S ...
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Lafayette Juniors Oscar Night Helps Local Non-Profits
The Lafayette Juniors held A Night at the Oscars benefit in late February to raise money for New Day for Children, CoachArt, Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, the Lafayette Library, and We Care. From left, Anna Eppinger, Sylvia Ames, Colleen Miller, Heidi Keely, ...Submitted by Christy Mack
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Stanley Student Wins Community Service Project Contest
Kate Walner of Lafayette had a great idea. She wanted to work on a community service project that she could enter into the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy's "Choose to Matter" contest, but she didn't want to ask people for money. With soccer teammate Hannah ...By Cathy Tyson
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Baby Steps for Potential Path Connector
The dilemma: how to connect two well-used trails so that bicyclists and pedestrians can enjoy both safely? If linked, a new portion generally near Olympic Boulevard would complete a trail network that connects most of Lamorinda, Central Contra Costa County and the San ...By Cathy Tyson
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Unusual Thanks for Road Repair
Usually when the Capital Project Assessments ...By Cathy Tyson
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Planning Commission Looks at Shared Fire Station
Very basic potential plans for a joint Orinda/Lafayette fire station on El Nido Road were presented to the Lafayette Planning Commission last week in a study session. Looking for constructive feedback prior to submitting a building application is a productive way to ...By Cathy Tyson
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Lafayette Police Blotter
March 3-16, 2013
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Lafayette College AdviserThe Controversy over College Costs
One article decries runaway college tuition and rising student debt, placing blame squarely on shoulders of colleges. Writers of these articles believe that colleges should be held accountable for wooing students to their campuses, showcasing athletic facilities, newly ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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It's a Dog's LifeLafayette terrier a three-time champ
It can be said that good things come in small packages; that is especially true when it comes to Jack - or Grand Champion (gold level) Waiterock Jack Falstaff, as he is officially known. The 4-year-old 15-pound Norwich Terrier who earned Best of Breed at the 2012 ...By Cathy Dausman
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Fate of BMX Bicycle Park Up in the Air
Having last heard about the proposed 1.8 ...By Cathy Tyson
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Greg Moeller Named Citizen of the Year
For countless hours spent making the city more vibrant, Greg Moeller, also known as the daffodil man, will be honored on March 22 as the 2013 Lafayette Citizen of the Year. Not only has he planted thousands of daffodils, but he's also responsible for a number of bird ...
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA