America 250 Exhibit Opens at Lafayette Library Through August 18

Visitors to the Lafayette Library and Learning Center are invited to explore E Pluribus Unum: Many Stories, One Nation.

Connecticut Patriot's Sacrifice Highlights America 250 Program in Lafayette

The fight for independence came at a tremendous personal cost.

Community Invited to "Sign the Declaration" at America 250 Celebrations

What would it have felt like to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776?

New Orinda Library Exhibit Explores the Many Stories Behind American Independence

DAR-created America 250 exhibit highlights Patriots of Color, Native Americans, women patriots, and other Revolutionary-era contributors.

Think Fire Safe Yards Are Ugly? These Moraga-Orinda Homes Prove Otherwise

Keeping your home safe can be beautiful, affordable, and doable

New America 250 Window Exhibits at Orinda Historical Society

Visit two free exhibits exploring the Declaration of Independence, Liberty Blue china, and America's 250th anniversary.

Pacific Chamber Orchestra Announces New Administrative Director Position

Half-time position for a strong generalist to provide administrative leadership focusing on concert promotion + community development.

The Moraga High School Junior Who Turned His Community's Old Eyeglasses Into a Global Mission

How a childhood spent watching his grandfather lose his sight turned one Campolindo student into a force for global vision access

Twelve Young Women from Scouts BSA Troop 402 Earn Eagle Scout Rank

Troop 402 celebrates an extraordinary milestone this spring.

A Celebration of Art & Creativity

Saklan's Annual Student Art Exhibition A Success

Acalanes DAR Marks America 250 with Lafayette Commemoration

City Proclaims April 2026 “Lafayette Month,” Honoring Revolutionary War Hero’s Legacy

New Flexible Volunteer Group Launches in Lamorinda

A new project-based volunteer group aims to make it easier for busy Lamorinda residents to give back through hands-on community projects.

Explore the Freeway That Almost Cut Through Lafayette and Moraga

An interactive map lets you see the proposed Shepherd Canyon Freeway and how it would have reshaped the East Bay hills

Wreaths Across America:Honoring Lt. William Andrew Jackson, Bronze Star Recipient and Longtime Orinda Teacher

Honoring Lt. William Andrew “Bill” Jackson, Bronze Star recipient, Orinda educator, and World War II veteran.

🌟 Visit the Rosa Parks Display at the Orinda Library — Now Through December 8! 🌟

Acalanes Chapter DAR Invites Community to Reflect on Rosa Parks’ Enduring Impact

🇺🇸 Honoring Henry Joseph Hirtzer — WWII Bronze Star Recipient and POW 🇺🇸

Honoring U.S. Army veteran Henry Joseph Hirtzer, Bronze Star recipient and former POW remembered for his courage and resilience.

🇺🇸 Honoring Lona and Norman Molyneaux — Lafayette’s WWII Veterans 🇺🇸

Remembering Lona and Norman Molyneaux — a pioneering Coast Guard SPAR and a Naval officer whose lives exemplified service and sacrifice.

🇺🇸 Honor Our Heroes This Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Remembering Lt. Herbert Berndt, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient and longtime Lafayette resident.

Moraga Orinda Firefighters Receive Grant For Mastering Life-Or-Death Skills

Moraga Orinda firefighters received a grant to learn techniques for emergencies in challenging terrain where a knot can save lives.

Lafayette Pedestrian Safety On The Agenda At An Open House

City Teams will be on hand tonight to answer questions about plans for the Lafayette Connect pathways at School Street and Topper Lane.

CONJURING WONDER Named Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2025

The East Bay’s Most Amazing Date Night Recognized as the Top-Rated Theater & Concert Experience in Berkeley for the 2nd Consecutive Year

Calling All Young Writers!

Annual DAR American History Essay Contest

A Meaningful Memorial Day Gift for Those Who Served

Join your neighbors in preserving the memory of our nation’s heroes through a simple yet powerful act of remembrance

Lamorinda Arts Council: Call for Artists: How Artists Examine Culture

This Call for Artists "People in Places Doing Things: How Artists Examine Culture" Asks: What have you observed about your culture?

Honoring Lafayette: The Teen Hero Who Fought for American Freedom

The Acalanes DAR & Lafayette Historical Society host events April 3 & 5 to honor Lafayette’s legacy and his fight for freedom.

Bicentennial of Marquis Lafayette's Farewell Tour

Join Us in Honoring the Marquis de Lafayette!

7th Graders Take Their Learning to Hawaii

Seventh Graders from The Saklan School Travel to the beaches of O'ahu to Connect with Experts

Just 2 Days Left to Double Your Impact

Honor All 335 Veterans at Lafayette Cemetery in 2025

Wreaths Across America Offers Wreath Match Until January 17

Honor Our Heroes at the Lafayette Cemetery

Volunteers Needed for Wreath Placement

Help place 335 wreaths on veterans' graves at the Lafayette Cemetery.

Honoring Veterans with Wreaths Across America

Lafayette Cemetery Ceremony Canceled Due to High Winds; Plans Underway to Place Wreaths and Continue Tribute

Wreaths Across America Honors Heroes: Remembering Aaron Kennedy Stull

How a Brave Teenager Became a WWII Hero and the Legacy We Continue to Uphold

Wreaths Across America Honors a Hero: Edward Charles Allen

A Marine, Purple Heart Recipient, and Lifelong Servant of His Country and Community

Honoring Heroes: Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Lafayette Cemetery

Acalanes DAR Chapter and VFW Post 8063 to Place Wreaths on 335 Veteran Graves, Including a Tribute to Army Couple Grace and Joseph Fox

Maintaining Lafayette’s Roads

“Without ongoing maintenance, our streets are going to cost more to repair in the future…,” says Mike Moran, Director of Engineering.

John Cornell is the City's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Meet Your Team: John Cornell

Efforts by Lafayette Police Officers Help Keep Crime Low

“Overall, violent crime decreased by 39% over the past decade. "Crime continues to remain low in 2024," Police Chief Alldritt stated.

Lafayette Celebrates Traffic Safety Improvements Around Schools

As part of the effort to develop the Rapid Implementation School Safety Plans, City staff solicited participation from parents ...

If Lafayette Voters Approve Measure H, A Citizen’s Oversight Committe

The Citizens Oversight Committee would consist of five (5) members appointed by the City Council to monitor the use of the sales tax revenue

Lafayette’s Senior Services Program Enriches Lives of Older Residents

“With membership, most classes offered by the City are free,” said Jonathan “Ace” Katayanagi, Lafayette Parks, Trails & Recreation Director.