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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Planning Commission Bumps Back Downtown Plan Schedule
The Downtown Specific Plan is once again going to take a bit longer than anticipated. At a recent meeting - the Planning Commission approved a revised schedule for the home stretch of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and the Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
By Cathy Tyson


Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Lafayette Police Blotter
Making light of things, 11/06/11



Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Supervisor Gayle Uilkema Announces Retirement
After serving as a Lafayette City Council Member from 1978 to 1997, with four years as Mayor, Gayle Uilkema, currently in her fourth term as a Contra Costa County Supervisor and Chair of the Board, recently announced her retirement. She'll continue to represent ...By Cathy Tyson


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Lafayette Aces Win State Tournament
The Lafayette Aces 12U baseball team won the USSSA Fall State Championships in San Jose October 8-9. The Aces played four solid games to reach the Championship outscoring their opponents 37-4 in the four wins. The Aces were powered by solid pitching from Matt Burns, ...Submitted by Mark Vicencio


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
As Seen in Lafayette...
Well known Lafayette Rotarians dressed up for the Halloween costume contest at their weekly luncheon. Standing, from left: Tom Henry, Jesse Wellen, Bob Shusta, Tom Courtright, Chuck Vogel, Bob Aguilar, Alicia Cragholm, Bill Eames (bear), Anna Stevenson, Jay Lifson, ...


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Lafayette Rotary Hosts Russian Realtors
As part of its international service project, members of the Lafayette Rotary Club recently hosted Russian realtors during their educational visit to the Bay Area. Local firms Coldwell Banker and J. Rockcliff offered seminars for the visiting Russians.
Submitted by Bob Shusta


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Exclusive Screening of Wavy Gravy Movie at Town Hall
Town Hall Theatre is hosting a DVD release party for the film The Wavy Gravy Movie: Saint Misbehavin', followed by questions and answers from the humble and hilarious do-gooder star Wavy Gravy with director Michelle Esrick and Jahanara Romney - also known as Mrs. ...By Cathy Tyson


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Rez Run Fun
Lafayette resident Tosha Schore and friend Mathiew Planquette from Paris just past the Reservoir Run finish line. Schore was a foreign exchange student back in 1990 and stayed in touch with her hosts in France - the Planquette family. Mathiew Planquette had existing ...


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Vet's Building Re-Branding Itself as Events Center
Opened just six years ago, the Veterans Memorial Building is now known as the Lafayette Events Center at the Veterans Memorial Building. New marketing efforts call it simply the Lafayette Events Center. Although Contra Costa County owns the building, the Veterans ...By Cathy Tyson


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
New Book Drop Coming to Library
Free books for everyone - a good thing, but Lafayette Library and Learning Center's (LLLC) success in getting books in the hands of readers becomes an issue when it comes time to return those books - existing book drops are overflowing with 30,000 returns per month. ...By Cathy Tyson


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Lafayette Police Blotter
What Point Friendship? 10/23/2011 Someone ...


Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Save the Sparkle
Although twinkle lights may not qualify as an endangered species, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is hoping the season of giving will start early this holiday season and is asking for donations to keep the twinkle lights twinkling in downtown Lafayette.
By Cathy Tyson


Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Lafayette Lighting Strike at Tournament
The Lafayette Lightning 16U club softball team took second place at the Amatuer Softball Association Girls with Bats tournament played in Fairfield on October 9-10.
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Submitted by Alan Goepel


Wednesday, October 26, 2011
From Hollywood Glitter to Downtown Lafayette Emmy-nominated hairstylist comes to Lamorinda
When you see her, it's easy to believe that Caroline Wiseman was an actress as well as a hairdresser and makeup artist in Hollywood. The pretty mother of two Burton Valley School students comes out very sunny-looking, charming and real. Maybe it is that genuineness ...By Sophie Braccini


Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Lafayette Artists on Life and Work
For Juliet and Dean MacCannell, Lafayette writers and visual artists, preparing for the annual Day of the Dead exhibition at SOMArts Cultural Center in San Francisco meant gazing deeply into the eyes of Pablo Picasso.
By Lou Fancher



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