Lafayette welcomes in new police chief
It’s a new era for the Lafayette Police Department. Police Chief Ben Allldritt—who has headed the department for seven years—is stepping down.
Controversial plan to shorten 'iconic' East Bay reservoir tower to move forward
A contentious plan to dramatically shorten the height of a nearly century-year-old landmark tower at a popular East Bay reservoir, for earthquake safety, is set to move forward, despite opposition from community members.
Lafayette Little League wins NorCal state championship
The Lafayette Little League is coming off an incredible season after winning the Northern California State Tournament in the division for 11-year-olds.
Wedding on hold after groom gets hurt in East Bay car crash
An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.
Groom-to-be is badly hurt in car accident putting wedding on hold
The 24-year-old was released from the hospital on Friday night where he underwent surgery to repair a broken leg and broken heel.
Tribute to the late Hugh Groman, talented chef
We lost a member of our extended KTVU family on Mornings on 2. Hugh Groman was a talented chef who made numerous visits to our KTVU studios.
East Bay man still diving at 97 years old
Even as he approaches the age of 97, walking up the ladder to his beloved diving board is a well-worn routine for Bob Sherman of Walnut Creek.
Antisemitic fliers found in several East Bay cities
People who live in East Bay cities including Walnut Creek, Lafayette and Concord reported that they've found antisemitic fliers left at their homes.
Acalanes High swim team in Lafayette misses deadline to compete
Members of the Acalanes High School swim team are heartbroken after missing a deadline to compete in a key regional meet.
$700,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at East Bay gas station
A lucky person in the Bay Area snagged a Mega Millions ticket worth $713,143, according to the California Lottery.
BART train derails, catches fire near Orinda, minor injuries reported
A Bay Area Rapid Transit train came off the tracks on Monday morning in between the Orinda and Lafayette stations, according to BART.
Lafayette's Acalanes High football players are now state champs
Lafayette's Acalanes High School football players took to the field on Saturday against Birmingham of Van Nuys, CA, winning the 3-AA title.
80-year-old Bay Area man breaks record with a 100-mile race, his 29th so far
An 80-year-old Bay Area man recently completed a 100 mile race in record-breaking time. It's his 29th 100 miler and stretched an ongoing streak of running a race every month for the past 42 years.
Lafayette hostage suspect arrested again after given mental-health diversion
Maria Onatskaya was a whirlwind of emotions after the man accused of holding her family hostage received a mental-health diversion, left the facility, and was arrested again on Tuesday.
Mothers share impact of fighting in Israel on their lives
Two mothers have opened up about how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has profoundly impacted their lives.
Lafayette wraps up annual art, wine festival
Thousands of people strolled down Mount Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette for the city's annual art and wine festival.
CHP arrest driver after 20-mile chase into Lafayette
The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday arrested a driver after a 20-mile chase into Lafayette, which ended in a crash.
24-year-old Vallejo man, 5 others arrested after freeway shooting
Authorities announced the arrest of a 24-year-old Vallejo man in connection with a freeway shooting and five others police say are connected to several robberies and stolen cars.
Shots fired between cars on Highway 24, causing collision: CHP
There was a shooting between two cars on Highway 24 in Lafayette Wednesday morning that caused a collision with another vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said.
Memorial Day vigil for fallen soldiers at The Crosses of Lafayette
A long-standing reminder of those who died during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan remains on a hillside in Lafayette.