Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, February 23, 2024

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, February 16, 2024

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Bauer Kahan Introduces Bill To Prevent Utility Influence On Ratemaking

Assembly Bill 2054 places a 10-year cooling-off period on commissioners at the CPUC and the CEC from taking jobs at utilities.

Meet The Candidate: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

Patch is profiling Tri-Valley candidates on the March primary ballot.

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News and Happening in the City of Lafayette

Lafayette Appoints John McCormick To City Council

McCormick, a Lafayette resident for over 30 years, was unanimously selected to fill the seat formerly held by Teresa Gerringer.

​Lafayette City Council Announces Vacancy

Applications for the council vacancy created by the departure of Councilmember Teresa Gerringer must be received by Jan. 25.

City Of Lafayette To Implement Ban On Leaf Blowers

For Lafayette residents who don't have access to electric leaf blowers, the city has a lending program.

Photos: Lafayette Selects New Mayor, Vice Mayor

Councilmembers selected Gina Dawson for the mayoral seat and Wei-Tai Kwok for the role of vice mayor.

Gerringer Resigns From Lafayette City Council

Teresa Gerringer has served the residents of Lafayette for 23 years, first as a school board member and then on the city council.

Lafayette Has New Mayor, Vice Mayor

The mayoral rotation in Lafayette is decided by a vote of the City Council during the first regular meeting in December.

CoCo Sheriff's Office Issues Scam Warning

The scammer is using technology to manipulate caller ID systems, making it appear that the calls are coming from law enforcement.

Moraga Mayor To Kick Off 50th Anniversary At State Of The Town Lunch

Moraga is turning 50 and Mayor Renata Sos will kick off the celebration at the upcoming State of the Town Luncheon.

Tonight In Lamorinda: DeSaulnier Hosting Town Hall On Climate Change

The in-person event includes a time for live questions from the audience.

Moraga Mural Project: Residents Asked To Take Short Survey

The goal of the survey is to gather words and thoughts from residents —school-age and up— and business owners to help shape the mural theme.

Rep. DeSaulnier Invites Lamorinda Constituents To Town Hall Meeting

Constituents can submit questions ahead of time for the in-person meeting to be held in Concord.

EBMUD Raises Rates To Fund Infrastructure Improvements

Rate increases will support EBMUD's two-year budget and a $2.8 billion, five-year improvement plan.

EBMUD To Update Lafayette City Council On Lowering Reservoir Tower

The 170-foot-tall tower in the Lafayette Reservoir was built 40 feet too high when it was constructed in 1929.

County Seeks Applicants For Retirement Board Vacancy

Members of the Retirement Board receive $100 per meeting up to a monthly maximum of $500, plus reimbursement for expenses.

Appeals Court Denies Review Of 315-Unit Terraces Of Lafayette

"The litigation is over, and we should now focus on welcoming new residents to our community," Lafayette Mayor Carl Anudri said.

BART Faces Fiscal Cliff And Potential Increased Government Oversight

With BART facing a fiscal cliff, one Bay Area lawmaker says he won't support giving the transit agency any more taxpayers dollars.

East Bay Lawmaker Seeks To Limit EV Prices

California outpaced national sales of electric vehicles threefold but Sen. Nancy Skinner said EVs are still out of financial reach for many.

State Sen. Steve Glazer To Hold Town Hall In Lamorinda

The in-person event scheduled for Wednesday is Glazer's first of the year and his first in-person town hall since before COVID-19.

Contra Costa County Microbusiness, Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief Grants: Round 2 Opens

Applications are now being accepted for the $2,500 grants.

Lafayette City Council To Discuss Buying Police Station

The city leases the building but had the option to purchase it once the owner passed away.

Storm Damage: Contra Costa Residents Can Potentially Quality For Aid

Contra Costa County is asking residents with recent storm damage to their property or business to come forward to see if they qualify.

Contra Costa Residents Get Extension To File Income Taxes

The extension was granted because of storms that caused widespread flooding and damage.

Nominate A Lamorinda Teen For Contra Costa Youth Hall Of Fame Award

The awards are presented annually to outstanding Contra Costa County residents between 12 and 18.

Court Upholds City's Approval Of Terraces Of Lafayette Development

After more than two years of litigation, the City of Lafayette’s approval of the development has been upheld by the State Court of Appeal.

Lafayette Council Approves Gun Safety Law

"The ordinance fills an important gap in existing law and aims to reduce accidental gun shootings, gun-related homicides and suicides."

See Lamorinda Election Results: Moraga, Orinda Council Races, More

Who is leading in the Moraga and Orinda council races? See the latest election night results for Lamorinda and Contra Costa County.

Lamorinda Voter Guide 2022: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More

Here’s your Election Day guide for Lamorinda including a list of polling places and drop boxes for completed mail-in ballots.

Lamorinda Nov. 8 Election: Deadline To Register Is Today

The Golden State's next big election is just around the corner. Here's what you need to know about registering.

Lamorinda Voter Guide: Local Races, Early Voting

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your Lamorinda voter guide.

Newsom Vetoes Pesticide Ban That Would Protect Bee Population

Just one square foot of grass treated with the chemicals can contain enough neonics to kill a million bees, Bauer-Kahan said.

Bauer-Kahan Bill On Utility-Caused Fires Signed Into Law

A Rep. Bauer-Kahan bill that prohibits utilities from passing on the costs of at-fault legal settlements to ratepayers, is now law.

Bauer-Kahan Bill Ending Mental Health Data Harvesting Becomes Law

A bill sponsored by Rep. Bauer-Kahan adds protections to the information collected by digital services that provide mental healthcare.

Lafayette Among 5 Bay Area Cities To Cancel Elections

At least five Bay Area cities have canceled city council elections this year as districting may limit challengers.

Lafayette May Cancel City Council Election

No one has filed paperwork to run against the incumbents in the November election.