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Published on February 15th, 2023
Lafayette challenges more locals to go green
Some Lafayette residents may not be incentivized to reduce their carbon footprint by the promise of free yard mulch or gift cards to local businesses or eco-conscious prizes such as reusable straws and worm and compost bins. But throw in a healthy, planet-saving bit of ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on February 15th, 2023
History comes alive through downtown utility box art
Adorned with artistic wraps, seven utility boxes along Mt. Diablo Boulevard in downtown Lafayette will display panoramic, visual stories and pay tribute to the history and cultural heritage of the city. The artwork was created as part of Lafayette's 175+ Years ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on February 15th, 2023
LPIE launches transformational $12M endowment campaign
Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE) - which for more than four decades has provided critical funding to Lafayette's six public schools - welcomed students, family, friends and dignitaries Feb. 10 to Lafayette Plaza Park for a celebration that included food trucks, ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Park Theater Capital Campaign on road to reaching its goal
Thanks to generous support from the greater Lamorinda community, 2023 is off to a terrific start for the much-loved Park Theater. Despite the recent wet and windy weather, spirits are very sunny and bright indeed as The Park Theater Trust (TPTT) not only met the ...Submitted by Tracey Karsten Farrell
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Published on February 1st, 2023
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Broad scope of Lamorinda Transportation Plan presented
The city council on Jan. 23 received an update from representatives of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Placeworks associates regarding the latest draft of the Lamorinda Transportation Plan. CCTA is responsible for delivering Countywide Tra ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Council moves forward with final approval of Housing Element in 4-1 vote
Planning and Building Director Greg Wolff on Jan. 23 led the Lafayette council's final review of the 6th Cycle Housing Element plan that will accommodate the mandated Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 2,114 units assigned to Lafayette. Required by the State of ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Lamorinda schools prepped to handle potential overdose cases
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Jan. 13 the staff at Acalanes High School responded quickly to a student medical emergency involving fentanyl, with the school nurse immediately administering naxolone (the generic form of Narcan, which is an antidote to the opioid drug) to the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Even after recent storms, locals work to save water
Bomb cyclone. Atmospheric river. Pineapple Express. Whatever name weather forecasters gave the recent Bay Area storms, it amounted to one thing: a huge amount of rain falling very quickly in a relatively short time span.
 By Diane Claytor
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Ukrainian-Canadian artist's paintings to be featured at Lafayette's Town Hall Theatre Gallery
The city of Lafayette's Public Art Committee has selected "Movement," a collection of paintings inspired by the Avant Garde movement in Kyiv by local Ukrainian-Canadian artist Yana Verba, for exhibit at the Town Hall Theatre Gallery in Lafayette. The exhibition runs ...Submitted by Jenny Rosen
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Published on January 18th, 2023
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Published on January 18th, 2023
AUHSD president's reflections on where the district is and where it's heading
With nine years under her belt as an ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Tom Stack awarded Lafayette's 2023 Business Person of the Year
When someone is awarded the distinction of Business Person of the Year, it's obvious they're successful in business. Tom Stack is no exception.
Starting by selling T-shirts out of a ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on January 18th, 2023
City of Lafayette recognized for excellence in financial reporting
For the seventh consecutive year, the city ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Lafayette Reservoir Tower Seismic Retrofit Project could change look of iconic structure
Residents, visitors and people who enjoy outdoor recreation in Lafayette will want to take advantage of available opportunities to speak out about changes coming to what is arguably the city's most iconic symbol.
By Lou Fancher
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA