2 Arrested Following Attempted Lafayette Bank Robbery, Alamo Robbery

Police arrested two suspects in Lafayette following an attempted bank robbery on Tuesday and have linked them to another robbery in Alamo.

Update: Manhunt For Robbery Suspects Hiding Near Schools

A foot search in the area led officers to the two suspects near East Street and Brook Street.

Manhunt For Bank Robbery Suspects Near Lafayette Schools

Lafayette police shut down the area round two schools today during a search for two people suspected in a bank robbery.

Plan For Delays On HWY 24: Use Alternative Roads

A crash in Orinda is backing up traffic into Lafayette: CHP

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, Feb. 13, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

BART Identifies 10 Stations For Possible Closure In 2026

The BART board weighs “doomsday” cuts today amid budget deficit that would hit Contra Costa County.

HWY-24 Is Messy: Two Crashes Are Backing Up Traffic This Morning

Two crashes have slowed traffic near the Lafayette-Orinda border.

Taxes, Schools, Candidates & Growth: A Contra Costa County Guide To June Primaries

A guide to the June 2026 primaries including the candidates and measures that matter for Contra Costa County.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, Feb. 6, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Crash Brings Traffic To Standstill: Be Prepared

Commuters should be prepared for clogged roads this morning after a crash on CA-24.

Screens Light Up: Indie Mischief, British Grit And One Very Sweet Time Traveler

Local film fests return with indie oddities, British imports — and a charming animated detour.

Closing The Way For Farmers’ Market And Rezoning On City Council Agenda

Items on Tuesday agenda affet downtown access and future development, including a farmers’ market street closure and rezoning a land parcel.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, Jan. 30, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

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7 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Lamorinda

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Driver Lodges Car Into Downtown Building In Early Morning Crash

Police responding to the report of a crash found a vehicle lodged in a vacant building.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, Jan. 23, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Overturned Big-Rig Crash Near Caldecott Tunnel Shut Down HWY 24

A multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned big-rig shut down the roadway near the Caldecott Tunnel for more than two hours Thursday.

Where Coffee Meets Community: Sideboard Owners Named Best By Lafayette Chamber

Sideboard owners Erin and Ford Andrews were named 2026 Lafayette Chamber of Commerce "Business Persons of the Year."

Contra Costa County Moves Closer To June Sales Tax Vote

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with a proposed 5-year sales tax.

Teens Suspected In Kidnapping, Carjacking And Shooting Of Boy In County-Wide Spree: Police

Teens face serious charges, including suspected attempted homicide, kidnapping, and carjacking, after a spree ending in Orinda.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, Jan. 16, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

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

Orinda Launches New Wildfire AI Preparedness Platform

Orinda launches OrindaReady.com, a new AI-powered wildfire preparedness and evacuation hub.

Orinda Theatre Third Thursdays: Classics You Can't Refuse At Extra-Irresistible Price

This week at the Orinda Theatre's third-Thursday screening, an offer you can't refuse.

Consignment Customer Arrested At Lafayette Shop

A customer at a Lafayette consignment shop was arrested after returning twice with goods the shop owner suspected were stolen.

BART Service Restored: Major Delays Between Concord-Orinda

BART commuters waited through major delays on trains between Concord and Orinda this morning.

Lafayette’s Iconic Mission-style Taco Bell Closes After Nearly 60 Years

The Mission-style Taco Bell on Mount Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette is scheduled to close today. Walnut Creek's Taco Bell is 3.3 miles away.

Scam Alert: Lafayette Residents Targeted by Fake City Invoice Emails

Scammers are sending emails from addresses, falsely claiming to be from the City of Lafayette or the planning commission.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, Jan. 9, 2026

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Three Arrested In Lafayette Early-Morning Traffic Stops

Three arrested after Lafayette traffic stops lead to suspected guns, drugs, and stolen mail.

Moraga-Orinda Fire District Weighs Tougher Codes

Moraga-Orinda Fire District to hold a public hearing on updated fire and wildfire safety codes.

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In East Bay. Are You Holding The Ticket?

A winning East Bay ticket is ready to claim, but without a jackpot winner Friday’s Mega Millions prize jumps to $157 million.

Half a Million Dollars To Tame Moraga Way

From close calls to clear paths, Moraga Way gets a rethink with a federal grant.

'Alarming Trend': Trauma Team Cringes Over E-Bike Safety

John Muir​ Trauma Team says e-bike accidents are more serious and common, and is calling for better safety, education to reduce injuries.

Winds And Floods With A Chance Of Tornado: What To Know Bay Area

Prepare for severe weather Wednesday, with the small risk of tornadoes

Atmospheric River, Flood Watch, High Wind Watch In Lamorinda: What To Know

It's going to be a wet, windy few days in Lamorinda as multiple atmospheric rivers approach.

Weekend Litter Surges: 'How Are We Going To Fix This?' Survey

How should Lafayette cut down on single-use food packaging, which could cut down on a major source of pollution? Have your say in a survey.

Lafayette's Weekly Roundup, Dec. 19, 2025

News and Happenings in the City of Lafayette

Suit Alleging Rape At Orinda Party By Diddy, Odell Beckham Jr., And Comedian Tossed By Judge

A judge dismissed a case alleging an assault at a celebrity party in Orinda by Sean 'Diddy' Combs, an NFL player, and a comedian.