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DeSaulnier talks environment at Campolindo Town Hall
It was hot in Moraga on the afternoon of July 2. A grass fire in the open space next to Moraga Road had seriously snarled traffic, but it was not enough to cancel Rep. Mark DeSaulnier's town hall at Campolindo High School - it was merely shifted by one hour, with ...By Sophie Braccini
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Las Trampas partners with LAMA for the win in poker tournament
Proving that sometimes gambling can be a win-win for everyone, Las Trampas and philanthropic group Lamorinda Gives Back joined forces to host a "Cards for Humanity" charity poker tournament, raising more than $11,000 to benefit people with developmental disab ...By Pippa Fisher
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Baker recognizes Bill Lew, Veteran of the Year
This year's Veteran of the Year, selected by Assemblywoman Catharine Baker for District 16, is Lafayette resident Bill Lew.
Lew received his recognition at a reception hosted by Baker at ...By Pippa Fisher
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Lafayette prepares for 50th anniversary celebration
Lafayette is getting ready to throw a big party to celebrate its 50th anniversary of incorporation. And a lot of people in the city are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the plans for the big bash.
By Pippa Fisher
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ADA complaints and lawsuits on the rise in Lafayette
Lawsuits against Lafayette businesses for violations of accessibility regulations have increased over the past two years, but there is one relatively simple fix a business can implement in order to decrease the odds of a complaint that could cost thousands of dollars, ...By Nick Marnell
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Annual twilight concert honors active and former military
One of the best times to support and honor active military, reserves, veterans and Gold Star Families is on the heels of America's most patriotic of holidays, when the country celebrates its independence. And what better venue in which to honor them, surrounded by ...By Pippa Fisher
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Supervisor Andersen seeks volunteers for County Advisory Boards
Interested in participating in government? ...
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Summer reading project for all ages underway until Aug. 4
From the beginning of June through Aug. 4, ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Local restaurants optimize the outdoors
Making the most of the area's beautiful climate by offering outside dining is nothing new - in fact these days it's an almost obligatory trend along restaurant row. But Lafayette's latest eatery Batch and Brine has really embraced it. And they are getting it right.
By Pippa Fisher
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911 texting now available in Lamorinda
You can now text 911 in case of an emergency ...By Nick Marnell
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Cities vie with state of California over control of BART lands
The League of California Cities has recently ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Rocking the Plaza in June
What gets Lafayette dancing in June? Rock the Plaza concerts every Friday night in June, of course.
Pictured is Lafayette resident and vocalist Kiki Stack performing with The Big Jangle ...By Pippa Fisher
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Lamorinda Spirit Van celebrates 12 years of service to seniors
This month sees the 12th anniversary of the Lamorinda Spirit Van. It is a remarkable achievement for any program but perhaps even more so in this case since the program is mostly operated by volunteers and is largely grant-reliant. The program is looking for additional ...By Pippa Fisher
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New Lafayette parking lot promised by end of summer
The long-awaited and much-needed new parking lot on the east end of Lafayette is getting closer as the East Bay Municipal Utility District moves onto the next phase of work - the demolition of the old plant.
By Pippa Fisher
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City rushes to rezone as developer pursues original 315-apartment project
While Lafayette city leaders address the rezoning of the controversial land on Deer Hill Road in order to bring it into compliance with the general plan, they also took the step of enacting a 45-day moratorium temporarily halting any development on that land.
By Pippa Fisher
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA