Record Labor Day Gas Prices Projected: What Lamorinda Motorists Should Know

Record Labor Day Gas Prices Expected: Where To Find Cheapest Gas In Lamorinda

Downtown Festival Brings Art, Wine, Music Back To Contra Costa Streets

Local artists, food, drinks, and four entertainment stages fill downtown Lafayette for two festival days.

Plans For Major Cancer Support Community Center In Lamorinda

The two-story Lafayette center would provide free services for cancer patients and their loved ones according to plans submitted.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, August 28, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Beloved 101-Year-Old Bike Shop Closing In Contra Costa

The Lafayette bicycle shop will close Aug. 31 after serving Bay Area cyclists since 1925.

Lafayette Committee Takes Up Trails Projects Tuesday

The Trails Subcommittee will discuss maintenance, projects, easements, markers, and Lafayette’s Trails Plan at Tuesday’s meeting.

Lafayette Reservoir Walkers Get Smoother Path: Report

A heavily used reservoir path is getting rebuilt alongside the more dramatic tower seismic project.

CA Moves Kids Toward Annual Early Math Assessments

A bill would require yearly K-2 math assessments and support for struggling students beginning in 2028-29.

Private Equity Pet Hospital Investors Expand In Contra Costa, Database Tracks Them

An acquisition brings a nearly five-decade-old veterinary hospital into VetnCare’s growing Northern California network.

Key Lamorinda Committee Interview Set For Veteran Engineer

A Lafayette resident with decades of engineering experience seeks a seat on the city committee.

Election Cancelled, Councilmembers Appointed Instead In Lamorinda

City leaders appointed three councilmembers after no additional candidates filed.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, August 21, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Meta's Federal Trial Begins Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims

Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking a penalty that could total as much as $1.4 trillion.

Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested In Pursuit Across Contra Costa

Detectives arrested a Martinez man after recovering stolen property and tracking him to Walnut Creek.

Lafayette Considers Cancelling City Council Election

Three candidates qualified for three council seats, potentially allowing Lafayette officials to cancel the election.

Police Investigate Two Threats At Lamorinda Schools

Police are investigating calls reported at two local school while determining threat credibility Monday.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, August 14, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Teacher, Coach Arrested For Student Sex Abuse| MLB Taps Bay Area For All-Stars | Winning Powerball: Patch PM

ALSO: Classic car found after 33-year hunt, 12-year-old tames giant steer, hammer attack ends in conviction, 1,000 backpacks to kids.

Planners Weigh 'Permit-Ready' ADU Proposals In East Bay

Lafayette planners will consider a school permit, hillside home, and pre-approved ADU designs Monday night citywide.

Murder Charge Filed Against Man Suspected In Stabbing After Being Released For Burglary In East Bay

A man accused of targeting Orinda homes now faces a special-circumstance murder charge in Martinez.

Rough Suspect Making Slow Getaway Caught By Police In Lamorinda

Officers tracked down an adventurous suspect after the runaway wandered onto Camino Pablo alone.

Former Williams-Sonoma Executive Admits $16M Fraud Scheme

Former executive admitted taking kickbacks and diverting commissions while overseeing Williams-Sonoma warehouse contracts nationwide.

Lamorinda Students Head Back To School As Families Gather

Students return this week while parent nights, board meetings, and welcome events quickly follow across schools.

Lafayette Extends Council Candidate Filing Deadline Again

Susan Candell’s decision not to seek reelection gives Lafayette council hopefuls additional time to file papers.

Check New BART Schedule Mean Changes To Lamorinda Commutes

BART shifts Yellow Line departure times as new systemwide schedule targets delays and improves reliability.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, August 7, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Farmers Market Week Urges Local Food Support: Find Your Lamorinda Growers

Agriculture secretary urges Americans to visit farmers markets in support of local producers and rural communities this week.

Lafayette Council Tackles Lawsuit, Appointments, Legislative Positions Monday

Council members will weigh a property lawsuit settlement, board appointments, and state legislation recommendations Monday evening.

House Fire Triggers Three-Alarm Battle In Lamorinda: Report

Crews overcame water, access, and electrical hazards while containing a Lafayette mansion fire without civilian injuries.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, July 31, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Moraga Rib Throwdown Feast Fuels School Fundraising

Families, barbecue competitors, and local businesses will gather Saturday to support Moraga schools through friendly culinary competition.

Anthropic Reveals Claude "Gained Unauthorized Access" To "Real-World Systems" During Testing

The announcement comes days after rival OpenAI revealed that its models improperly accessed the internet and went rogue during testing.

Woman, 74, Arrested In Bear Spray Attack At Bay Area Trader Joe's

Police arrested a 74-year-old woman after eight people were exposed to bear spray during a grocery store parking lot dispute.

Service Failures Stall BART Yellow Line For Lamorinda, Pleasant Hill But More To Come In August

Commuters faced early delays to the Yellow Line service, though some residual disruptions continued Monday. Delays are expected in August.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, July 24, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Which Diablo Magazine Crowns Contra Costa Dining Favorites

Diablo Magazine readers honored standout East Bay restaurants, bakeries, bars, and cafés across dozens of food categories.

Newsom Appoints Ally To Environmental Safety Board, Prompting Conflict Of Interest Concerns

Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest.

California Utility Companies Criticized For Ad Campaign Aimed At Protecting Wildfire Victims

"It's a fake wildfire group, and it's actually funded by the companies that start wildfires," said Chen, who lives in Altadena.

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.

If You See Smoke: Moraga Fire Crews Ignite Planned Ridge Burn Tuesday

Prescribed fire will reduce wildfire fuels, protect evacuation routes, and may produce visible smoke through early afternoon.