New laws and new concerns about e-bike safety for kids
Although California has new laws that came into effect on Jan. 1 designed to improve electric bicycle (e-bike) safety, there is growing concern among the law enforcement and…
Issue #1912
Local restaurant owners look for answers amid food truck competition
For many, food trucks can be a fun way to grab a snack, try something new while in transit or, if located in the right spot, to grab some sustenance when other options are too far…
Senior Services Commission updates council on Lafayette’s Age Friendly Action Plan
Senior Services Commission Chair Terry Black presented an annual update to the Lafayette City Council during its Dec. 8 meeting, thanking the council for adopting the Age Friendly…
Lafayette receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 10th consecutive year
Administrative Services Director Tracy Robinson presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2025, to…
Sideboard owners, Erin and Ford Andrews, named Lafayette Business Persons of the Year
Family, friends and local dignitaries will gather on Jan. 29 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa to honor Erin and Ford Andrews, owners of Sideboard Lafayette, who were recently…
Lamorinda wine growers ‘raise a glass’ to new tasting venue – Local Vines
It’s been several years in the making, but Local Vines, Lamorinda’s new wine tasting venue, has finally opened its doors in Lafayette. Located in the former Napa Auto Parts…
Moraga receives yet another GFOA award
The Town of Moraga has received its third consecutive Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award this past December. The honor was…
A look back at Rheem Valley Shopping Center 60 years ago
Now that a new Grocery Outlet is under construction at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center, it’s safe to say that there hasn’t been this type of retail development or…
Lamorinda faith, service communities show unyielding commitment to Winter Nights
Strengthened by its collaboration with the Central Contra Costa County faith community and various community organizations, Winter Nights is the embodiment of the old adage…
Orinda mayor gives awards of excellence before selection of new mayor, vice mayor
The Orinda City Council selected a new mayor and vice mayor according to its custom on Dec. 16, 2025. Before the selection, outgoing Mayor Latika Malkani announced that she was…
Persian Café opens in Theatre Square
Chef Shabnam Ameli has opened a Persian-style café in Theatre Square in Orinda and is making many people happy with her creative offerings. She is assisted in her endeavor by her…
Lamorinda CERT’s drone presentation highlights usage within law enforcement and wildfire situations
Drones have become a popular piece of surveillance equipment, not only in today’s warfare to carry weapons, such as explosives, onto a battlefield or over civilian…
Liminal Dance Labs opens in Lafayette
Liminal Dance Labs is Lamorinda’s newest dance studio, offering the chance for dancers to train for and participate in dance competitions. But perhaps what makes Liminal even…
‘An Officer and a Spy’ – a historical thriller about prejudice, injustice and courage
At the end of the 19th century, the French intelligence services learn that their current enemy, Germany, is being fed military intelligence from within their upper ranks. A quick…
Protestors gather at Lafayette Crosses on Jan. 6
Approximately 150 local protesters on Jan. 6 took to the streets of Lafayette to remember the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington, D.C., to say 'no' to war, kings, autocracy…
Crispy, flavorful Chicken Confit
In our Feb. 20, 2019 issue, we shared a recipe for duck confit — a dish we still adore. But my son Joel has since invented a different method, creating a new take that’s even…