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Greg Wolff appointed acting planning and building director
With Niroop Srivatsa stepping into the city manager's shoes until a permanent replacement is found, Assistant Planning Director Greg Wolff will be at the helm of the planning department, acting as interim planning and building director. With more than 20 years working ...By Pippa Fisher
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New Year, new city council lineup
Although at press time the city council was still awaiting the appointment of a fifth member, who will fill the seat left by the sudden passing of Council Member Mark Mitchel, right now the lineup is Mayor Cam Burks, Vice Mayor Mike Anderson, and council members Susan ...By Pippa Fisher
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Maintaining local control for land use high on new mayor's list
This year sees Lafayette coming off a divisive election with two brand new city council members and, as of press time, one yet to be appointed. Without a permanent city manager, it will fall to the experience of the city's new mayor and vice mayor to provide leadership ...By Pippa Fisher
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Cancer Support Community to bring holistic healing to Lafayette
CEO Jim Bouquin knew as soon as he set eyes on the 5.75-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Lafayette Reservoir that this would be the perfect location for the new Cancer Support Community building and grounds.
 By Pippa Fisher
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Lafayette Garden Club supports Miramonte High School horticulture program with dollars and muscle
The Lafayette Garden Club has been a strong supporter of the Miramonte Horticulture Program and this summer donated $2,000 to the horticulture program for the creation of their contemplative garden. The donation came from proceeds of the Garden Club's May garden tour, ...Submitted by Marcia Raos
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MCC Evacuation drill fills Moraga Way
A steady stream of northbound car traffic filled Moraga Way in the early morning Dec. 15 spilling by design into the southbound lanes. The traffic - quick, quiet and orderly - was part of a simulated 3.2-mile-long wildfire evacuation of the Moraga Country Club ...By Cathy Dausman
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Volunteers sought for committee and commission vacancies
Perhaps it is your New Year's resolution to ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Beauty store owner mobilizes donations for Camp Fire victims
As soon as Carrie La Shell, owner of Lafayette Beauty, learned of the devastation of the Camp Fire, she went into action. The first step was her own pledge of $5,000 worth of shampoo, soap, lotions, cosmetics and more. Later her landlord joined in with a matching ...Submitted by Kathy Merchant
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City explores options on banning flavored tobacco products
One of the first agenda items before the new ...By Pippa Fisher
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Terry Ring named Lafayette Business Person of the Year
This year's Business Person of the Year is Terry Ring of Lafayette's Ring Construction. A dinner and formal presentation will take place at the Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa on Feb. 1.
By Pippa Fisher
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Council opts for applications, interviews to fill vacant seat
A special meeting, held Dec. 19 to decide how best to fill the vacant fifth seat on the city council, resulted in a unanimous decision to accept applications and hold interviews in early January.
By Pippa Fisher
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New mayor calls for respectful, civil collaboration as city changes guard
It was all change at the packed Dec. 10 city council meeting - a meeting that recognized and celebrated the many years of service to the city by outgoing Mayor Don Tatzin and outgoing City Manager Steve Falk, along with Council Member Ivor Samson, and then installed ...By Pippa Fisher
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City appoints interim city manager
As the search continues for a new city manager following the resignation of City Manager Steven Falk effective at the end of this year, the city has appointed longtime staff member Niroop Srivatsa as interim manager. The council anticipates its search for a permanent ...By Pippa Fisher
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Teddy bear window display a Christmas toy tradition
It's a Lafayette tradition every Christmas season - the McCaulou's shop window. From Thanksgiving onward lights twinkle and music tinkles as the display of cuddly moving teddy bears enchant in a different winter wonderland scene each year.
 By Pippa Fisher
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Lafayette: New Eagle Scouts in Troop 200
Boy Scout Troop 200, chartered by Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Lafayette, is proud to announce its fall 2018 Eagle Scouts - Ryan Everly, Isaac Douglas, Cole Brightbill, Matthew Raffel, Maverick Fabela, Nicholas Shaw, Edward Laskey and Donovan Fuller. The new Eagle ...Submitted by Ben Douglas
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA