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Smoke puts a chokehold on Lamorinda
The worst air quality ever recorded in many parts of the Bay Area descended upon Lamorinda the week of Oct. 9 with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District reporting Very Unhealthy air caused by smoke from the massive wildfires in the North Bay.
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Barranco finds a niche in Lafayette
Despite an abundance of dining choices available in Lafayette, the latest addition to "restaurant row" is generating quite a buzz. And it is not surprising. Named for the chef's hometown in Lima, Peru, Barranco specializes in fresh seafood.
 By Pippa Fisher
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Lace up, Lafayette!
It's October and fall is in the air, which means the Lafayette Reservoir Run is right around the corner.
The traditional "Res Run" - now in its 25th year - has something for everyone, ...By Pippa Fisher
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Sustainable Lafayette's next film night highlights 'gangster gardeners'
Sustainable Lafayette's third movie night of this year's series is an inspirational story of the human spirit and how urban farming is transforming neighborhoods and lives.
To be shown ...By Pippa Fisher
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Buy or rent? Lafayette continues to look for options
The city of Lafayette has long entertained ...By Pippa Fisher
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Another Moraga Road accident prompts further discussion of bicycle, pedestrian safety
For the second time in just over two months another person has been hit on Moraga Road.
The most recent incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and involved a cyclist and a Mercedes at ...By Pippa Fisher
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Lafayette decides against accepting "Crosses" land donation
Lafayette city council members had mixed reactions to Charles Clark's recent offer to donate the well-known 2.7-acre property on Deerhill Road, known as "The Crosses of Lafayette" to the city.
By Pippa Fisher
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Lafayette Police Blotter
Lafayette Police Department Incident Summary ...
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New Bell and Block Schedule receives passing grade, so far
By all accounts, most stakeholders in the Acalanes Union High School District are finding the new bell and block schedule is accomplishing its purpose of more efficient use of academic time, reduction of stress and anxiety, and more time for collaboration between ...By John T. Miller
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Escalating rents prompt call for council action
Rent review programs are unusual in a small town such as Lafayette but following complaints in August from residents whose rents have been escalating by as much as 20 percent, the Lafayette City Council is examining the pros and cons of just such a program.
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Walking, rolling, running - fundraising fun on the trail
Lafayette residents may notice a whole lot of fun happening on the Lafayette-Moraga Trail this weekend as Las Trampas takes to the trail for the Eighth Annual Walk n' Roll.
Members of ...By Pippa Fisher
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Fun at Lafayette's 22nd Annual Art and Wine Festival
With absolutely perfect weather on tap, this past weekend once again saw Lafayette's downtown converted into a bustling art marketplace with residents and visitors alike enjoying the perfect wines and beers also on tap at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce's 22nd Annual ...By Pippa Fisher
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A few local politicos' best friends
In this dog-eat-dog world of politics, it is imperative to have a pack of loyal followers. Who better than those who are always by your side and only occasionally growl at the media? Saturday is national Dogs in Politics Day, a celebration first unleashed Sept. 23, ...By Cathy Dausman
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Andersen initially opposes interim district attorney appointment
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Diana Becton as interim district attorney to replace DA Mark Peterson, who resigned in June. The supervisors interviewed five candidates at their Sept. 12 public board meeting and appointed Becton by a 3-2 vote.
By Nick Marnell
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Longtime Lafayette resident gets Lifetime Award
The seeds for 15 years dedicated to conservation were sown in the Moraga Community Garden, at least for this year's Sustainable Contra Costa's Lifetime Award recipient, longtime Lamorinda resident, Kathryn Lyddan.
By Pippa Fisher
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA