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Published on December 8th, 2021
Lafayette council adopts Vision Zero traffic safety policy
The Lafayette City Council on Nov. 22 unanimously approved a resolution adopting a Vision Zero policy, which is "a strategy to eliminate all transportation-related fatalities and severe injuries, while improving safe, healthy (and) equitable mobility for all," ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on December 8th, 2021
Environmental Excellence Award recognizes efforts to ban gas-powered leaf blowers
Jennifer Renton's children -12-year-old Finn and 10-year-olds Scout and Jamie - aren't the kind of kids that take no for an answer. And Renton couldn't be more proud.
It's that ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on November 24th, 2021
Lamorinda community works to defend DEIB work
As pushback against affirmative diversity, ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on November 24th, 2021
Lafayette Police Blotter
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Published on November 24th, 2021
Firewise Communities can stay steps ahead of a disaster
At least 25-30 communities within the Moraga-Orinda Fire District are already banding together to make their neighborhoods fire wise. Approximately two-thirds of the communities are located in Orinda, but Moraga is making a move to catch up.
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 24th, 2021
Tree of Lights offers comfort for those who have lost loved ones
For the past 35 years, Hospice East Bay has offered loved ones a way to honor family members who have passed away and "find solace in the symbolism of light" during its annual Tree of Lights ceremonies. Held in cities throughout the East Bay, on Nov. 16 community ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on November 24th, 2021
Superior Court upholds city of Lafayette's approval of Terraces project
The Contra Costa Superior Court on Nov. 12 upheld the city of Lafayette's approval of the Terraces of Lafayette - a 315-apartment project on a 22-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Deer Hill Road and Pleasant Hill Road.
By Jennifer Wake
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Published on November 24th, 2021
DA's office files misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter charges involving a cyclist
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on November 24th, 2021
Discussion of ARPA funds distribution continues at council
The city council on Nov. 8 received a staff ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on November 24th, 2021
What's in your water?
What's in your water? Hopefully nothing, but just to put the public's mind at ease, East Bay Municipal Utility District representatives held an Oct. 20 Zoom presentation to enlighten customers within their jurisdiction.
By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 24th, 2021
Sunrise Stroll at Res focuses on diversity, equity & inclusion
By the time the sun rose on the morning of Nov. 19, an intergenerational crowd of about four dozen people were stretching in preparation for a stroll around Lafayette Reservoir. The sunrise stroll replaced the annual community breakfast and incorporated the United ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on November 10th, 2021
Lafayette girl competes in karate tournament in Romania
Lafayette Karate & Fitness USA team member, 13-year-old Amaliya Nalitkina, competed in the ninth World Karate Championships in Cluj-Napoca, Romania in September representing the AAU/USA National Karate Team along with National Karate Coach Sensei Thomas Westernoff, ...Submitted by Thomas Westernoff
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Published on November 10th, 2021
Acalanes DAR Chapter to place wreaths on 290 veteran graves at Lafayette Cemetery
Each year millions of Americans come together to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families and teach the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place on Dec. 18 in more than 2,500 local and ...Submitted by Vanessa Crews
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Published on November 10th, 2021
Lafayette Troop 224 welcomes all boys and girls
Troop 224 is in recruitment mode and encourages boys and girls to join. The troop is holding their next recruitment event at their Scout hut (located at the back of Happy Valley Elementary) at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Parents and prospective Scouts can come to the open house ...Submitted by Chan Whiting
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Published on November 10th, 2021
Parent and guardian concerns about childhood COVID-19 vaccine addressed at Town Hall
In an effort to address questions from ...By Jennifer Wake
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA