Runners Can Help Lafayette Schools Win Extra $500

The Lafayette Res Run for Education offers three schools additional donations through its registration competition.

History Is More Than Memorizing Dates

This year's DAR essay contest asks middle-grade students to step into the past and consider how one extraordinary moment might have changed

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, September 25, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Rising Gas Prices Squeeze Contra Costa Animal Rescue

Joybound says fuel costs add hundreds of dollars monthly to vehicles serving Contra Costa pets.

Latest Inspection For Temple Isaiah Contra Costa Expansion Project

The synagogue remains under construction and must pass final inspection after crews complete the building.

Moraga Commission Weighs 27-Home Terrace Subdivision

Proposal would place two-story houses and seven ADUs on a vacant six-acre Moraga site on Sept. 29.

Moraga Pear And Wine Festival Returns Saturday

Community favorites, new attractions, awards, music, wine, and pear pies fill Moraga Commons Park Saturday.

Beloved Restaurant Brings Oysters To First East Bay Location

The 130-seat Hog Island restaurant will serve oysters, chowder, po’ boys, lunch, dinner, and cocktails at its debut East Bay location.

Imagine Hearing the Declaration of Independence for the First Time

n 1776, news traveled at the speed of a horse, a ship—or a person carrying an extraordinary piece of paper.

Leak Forces East Bay Whole Foods Evacuation

A refrigerant leak forced managers to evacuate and close the Contra Costa grocery store Tuesday morning.

Cécile McLorin Salvant Takes Siesta Valley Stage In East Bay

Three-time Grammy winner will perform jazz, blues, theatrical songs, and American songbook interpretations on Tuesday.

Candidates Night Brings Local Contra Costa Election Races Together

Moraga Citizens Network will host candidates for several local races on Oct. 6.

Opening Date Set For New Cocktail-Restaurant Addition To Theatre Square

The Italian-inspired bar will serve cocktails, wine, and shared plates in the former Starbucks space.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, September 11, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Investigators Seek Contra Costa Victims In Multistate Trafficking Case

Antioch man faces multiple charges as investigators trace alleged trafficking activity involving minors across states.

Lamorinda Shaking Off Sleepy Small Town Vibes

New cafes, bars, galleries, and a major CreekHaus project fresh energy in Orinda’s downtown.

Lamorinda Students Invited to Enter DAR American History Essay Contest

As America celebrates 250 years, local students are invited to step into 1776 and experience the news of independence.

Traffic Accident Closes Lanes In Lamorinda

Police advised drivers to avoid Camino Pablo between Santa Maria and Camino Sobrante after crash.

New TSA Program Will Allow Some People To Go Through Security Without A Ticket

For decades, the airport security checkpoint has marked the end of the road for friends and relatives seeing off a traveler.

After St. Mary's Rugby Player Dies, Family Seeks Answers: Report

Dominic Peterson, 19, collapsed during a training run five days after moving into his dorm.

Family Of Saint Mary's College Rugby Star Speaks Out Following Sudden Death

Dominic's father, Robert Peterson, said Dominic spent "all summer running every hill in our neighborhood."

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, September 4, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

City Weighs $30K Deal For Lamorinda Downtown Recreation, Commemorative Bench Applications

The proposed agreement would fund nonprofit-led programs for seniors, youths, and community events.

El Niño Bringing Changes To Northern California Ocean Conditions And Marine Life

Massive bluefin tuna are being reeled in off Northern California in numbers local fishermen say they rarely see.

Former Bay Area Restaurateur Pivots To Providing Thousands Of Meals To People With Food Insecurity

One of Daisy Li's favorite pastimes growing up in Hong Kong was dining at the hotel buffet with her parents.

After High School Meeting Tonight, School Bells And Board Gavels Get A Rest In Lamorinda

Parents get a long-weekend break from early morning school drop-offs—and from school board meetings.

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.