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Published on September 16th, 2020
City council candidates share their views on Lafayette hot topics
Four candidates, Carl Anduri, Cam Burks (incumbent), Gina Dawson and Farschad Farzan, contest three seats on the Lafayette city council in the upcoming election. Lamorinda Weekly asked for their comments on three questions.
 By Pippa Fisher
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Published on September 2nd, 2020
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Published on September 2nd, 2020
The vision: students safely biking to school on Pleasant Hill Road
While acknowledging there are many more steps to be put in place and that it will take the cooperation of several stakeholders, the Transportation and Circulation Commission seemed enthusiastic during a presentation of a proposed new protected bike path from the Mt. ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on September 2nd, 2020
Lafayette officials urge residents to register with CWS
Prompted by public concern over the staggering number of lightning strikes on Aug. 17 and the ensuing major wildfires that tore through the Bay Area, Lafayette public agencies presented a detailed outline at the Aug. 26 public safety town hall of what steps the city ...By Nick Marnell
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Published on September 2nd, 2020
Controversial apartments get the green light
The Lafayette city council voted 4-1, with Council Member Susan Candell against, giving the go-ahead with several conditions of approval to the highly controversial 315-unit apartments known as the Terraces, in the early hours of Aug. 25 at the conclusion of an ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on September 2nd, 2020
Some outdoor offerings can now move in amid new guidelines
A recent drive around Lamorinda revealed a new business practice: operating in the open air. Fortunate to enjoy mild weather, and in the absence of recent smoke drift from California fires, Lamorinda residents were seen enjoying outdoor dining at local restaurants and ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Seven Boy Scouts from Lafayette Troop 200 achieve Eagle rank
Boy Scout Troop 200, chartered by Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Lafayette, announced its latest group of Eagle Scouts - Joshua Summerlin, Ian Ho, James Crosby, Declan Tsuyuki, Nicholas Crosby, Cole Regan and Matthew Crosby. The new Eagle Scouts will be honored at an ...Submitted by Lisa Summerlin
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Controversies over new therapeutic homes in Lafayette
Two new therapeutic treatment residential centers for adolescents, Evolve on Panorama Drive and Monte Nido on Ivanhoe Avenue, are set to open in the coming weeks in the affluent Lafayette hills. Such centers bring much-needed services to teens suffering from eating ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Save Local Journalism bill unanimously passes Senate committee
A bill that would further delay the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 19th, 2020
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Published on August 19th, 2020
ConFire expands Lafayette protection as fire season under way
After it put out two potentially devastating fires in Lafayette during last year's fire season, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District beefed up segments of its operation to prepare for whatever the 2020 fire season has in store for the city.
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Published on August 19th, 2020
BLM rock garden becomes Lafayette's latest art installation
The Lafayette City Council approved plans to ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Three spots open; four candidates contesting for city council
The Nov. 3 election will see three seats ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Outpouring of community support to preserve Leo's legacy of kindness
The notes and posters left as a tribute at the entrance to Burton Valley Elementary School tell of the sweet, selfless boy who lost his life in a fatal bicycle accident July 28. A memorial foundation set up to honor his memory is growing by the day, reflecting the ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Future of Terraces apartments still undecided
The Lafayette City Council has yet to make a final decision on the controversial Terraces apartment project, following an almost nine-hour meeting, with over 50 members of the public weighing in. The matter is to be continued to an Aug. 24 meeting.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA