Prescribed fire will reduce wildfire fuels, protect evacuation routes, and may produce visible smoke through early afternoon.
Summer recess pauses local council meetings, but Lamorinda reps met discussed transportation, wildfire, and housing during annual summit.
Crews will treat 1.5 acres Monday morning to strengthen a strategic wildfire fuel break nearby.
A county hearing will consider a three-lot subdivision, tree removals, and infrastructure exception requests in unincorporated Lafayette.
Looking at city priorities, recognizing volunteers, and watching the annual address in person or online at 2026 State of the City address.
Lafayette business strategist Caitlin Meaney Burrows succeeds Bob Linscheid as Walnut Creek Chamber president and chief executive officer.
Crews removed the tower's upper section as officials addressed earthquake risks threatening downstream communities and infrastructure.
The Lafayette Planning Commission will consider again a major expansion at Temple Isaiah and a new hillside home during tonight's meeting.
Fire agencies schedule prescribed burns at Mulholland Ridge.
The 2026 Congressional App Challenge sponsored by Mark DeSaulnier is giving local students an opportunity to shine on national stage.
Orinda and the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District will carry out a prescribed burn at Orinda Oaks Park.
CreekHaus promises more energy for a sleepy corner of Orinda, but is also reigniting battles over public access to the project's namesake.
California fire agencies warn that soaring costs, years-long delivery delays, and market consolidation are straining emergency response.
A 10-year-old mixed-breed dog escaped through a gate June 16, and rescuers are asking the public to help bring her home safely.
Fire crews will burn up to 2.5 acres in the hills of Lafayette today.
Rosen, Contra Costa congressman DeSaulnier discuss U.S. founding, constitutional democracy, and civil liberties during a virtual town today.
Community workshop for gathering public feedback on artists, designs, and the future of Lafayette's growing downtown public art program.
The hidden relational blueprints quietly deciding whether your teen will thrive in the AI-era workplace—and how to upgrade them.
Burning car sparks half-acre vegetation fire as crews halt spread during Red Flag conditions.
Car fire explodes and sparks brush blaze near Orinda-Moraga hills.
Strong winds, low humidity prompted a Red Flag Warning for East Bay Hills, raising concerns about rapid wildfire spread and power outages.
Lafayette launches advisory committee recruitment to guide downtown mobility planning and transportation projects.
Lafayette shut down an area while they searched an abandoned First Street building.
Temple Isaiah's request for height changes, parking reductions, and tree removal will be considered at Monday's Planning Commission meeting.
Scaled-back Oak Hill Road housing proposal on June 1 Planning Commission meeting agenda.
Helping clients navigate the real estate market with local expertise and personalized service.
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Firefighters are the scene of a residential blaze in Orinda.
Orinda was one of four Bay Area cities included on a WorldAtlas list of 11 CA towns ranked according to the quality of senior living.
Fresh peaches, live music, kettle corn, and neighborhood gossip turn East Bay farmers markets into the week’s tastiest social hour.
A special site meeting, presentation Tuesday includes the 146 square-mile waterway restoration project that runs through the county.
Proposal recognizes Indigenous women, Two-Spirit people, and a long-time advocate in Contra Costa County.
Moraga-Orinda Fire District is conducting a burn at Segora Te’ Land Trust with state and regional air regulators to reduce wildfire fuels.
Regional board sets hearing to revise EMS charges and collection policies.
First the money, then the land: affordable housing designed with support gains momentum in Lafayette.
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Blazes strike Concord and Orinda, hitting residential and commercial buildings in separate incidents overnight.
Lafayette moves to close critical pedestrian, bike gap between downtown and BART with $3.7M trail infrastructure money.
A community leader recognized for civic leadership and public safety advocacy across Moraga earns 'Citizen of the Year.'
Residents may see smoke for two days as crews work to maintain a critical fire buffer in North Orinda.
Authorities investigated 16 Contra Costa County Walgreens in case alleging overcharging and expired baby formula.
Contra Costa County Shares How Election Officials Protect Your Vote
Mohamed ELsherbini announces candidacy for US Congress California D10th
Solar loans, leases, and PPAs help Californians go solar, install battery storage systems and have power during utility outages.
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