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PDs Three Words: Slow Down Lamorinda!
A happy summer in the suburbs should mean sun, fun, friends and relaxation. No one wants increased traffic speed, inexperienced drivers and carelessness to lead to more accidents.
This ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lafayette Community Foundation Award Grants
The Lafayette Community Foundation hosted its annual Grant Award Ceremony on May 4 at Amphora Lafayette. In addition to an olive oil tasting hosted by Amphora, attendees were thanked for their ongoing support of LCF. A total of $19,750 was distributed among the ...Submitted by Rhonda Andronico
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Don't PAWS on This; Unique Fundraiser Coming to the Lafayette Reservoir
In the ballet world, a pas de deux is a dance performed by two dancers. In the world of dogs and the humans who love them, a PAWS de Tutu is a fun-filled beautiful June morning, replete with a dog PAWrade, costume comPAWtition, music, celebrities, prizes and a stroll ...By Diane Claytor
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Don't Bee Afraid: Concord Bees Not Africanized
Test results requested by the Mt. Diablo Beekeepers Association (MDBA) to determine the type of bees involved in the May 13 Concord bee incident showed no evidence of Africanized Honey Bee ancestry. The bees were identified as European Honey Bees.
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Dramatic Helicopter Rescue in the Lafayette Hills
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office air patrol assisted the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in saving the life of a hiker who collapsed on the Lafayette Ridge Trail in Briones Regional Park last month, the result of a joint effort recently undertaken ...By Nick Marnell
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Deer Hill Adversaries Will Get Day in Court
A pair of opponents with deeply opposing views on the controversial 44- unit Homes at Deer Hill development will finally have their respective days in court at the end of June. One group wants less housing, the other wants more.
By Cathy Tyson
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Make Beautiful Music Together on June 21
Who doesn't want to participate in a ...
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Athayde Wins Community Award Honoring Denny
It was one of the best kept secrets ever. The longtime music legend who has guided Stanley Middle School students for years, Director of Bands Bob Athayde, was completely surprised when he received the inaugural Ann Denny Memorial Community Award at the Spring Concert ...By Cathy Tyson
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Voters Embrace Local Schools By Passing Measure C
A small but zealous team of parents representing each of the neighborhood schools in the Lafayette School District, coupled with the efforts of Superintendent Rachel Zinn, enabled the overwhelming endorsement of Measure C in the June 7 election. In unofficial vote ...By Cathy Tyson
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Lafayette Police Blotter
Incident Summary Report May 15-28
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Orinda Leads the Way Backing County Transportation Tax
Orinda City Council became the first Contra Costa County municipality to give the county's half-cent sales tax proposal the thumbs up.
In order to make it onto the November election ...By Sora O'Doherty
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A Place for Flags Beyond Repair
Old Glory spends a lot of time outdoors. Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day, Election Day and state and federal holidays are all occasions to fly the red, white and blue. But exposure to the elements eventually takes its toll, and ...By Cathy Dausman
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A New Chapter in Kids' Bookstores Opens its Doors in Lafayette
Sometimes going out on a limb is the smartest way to go.
Embracing her wildest dreams with both eyes open, Clare McNeill launched Bel & Bunna's Books, an independently owned and operated ...By Lou Fancher
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Downtown to See More Meters, Less Free Parking
Drivers, brace yourselves for more parking meters, as rates for many previously free on-street parking options will now have hungry meters standing at attention, ready for your credit card or coins.
By Cathy Tyson
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Rock the Plaza Summer Concerts Return Friday
Lafayette's favorite block party is back ...
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA