Driver killed in Lafayette solo-vehicle crash

A preliminary investigation into the collision revealed that the car was traveling eastbound on State Route 24 when, for unknown reasons, the car veered off the road and crashed into the trees/

High-school football player dies following diving accident, principal confirms

In a sad update to a story we brought you this week, KTVU has learned the high-school football player who was injured in a diving accident has died. 

Lafayette community provides emotional, financial support for injured teen's family
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Many Lafayette residents are coming together in a show of solidarity for the family of an Acalanes High School student injured in an accident at Stinson Beach Sunday.

Bay Area rallies around high school football player injured in diving accident

Many Lafayette residents are coming together in a show of solidarity for the family of an Acalanes High School student injured in an accident at Stinson Beach Sunday.

Lafayette police searching for suspects in Saturday robbery

Police in Lafayette are searching for several people suspected of pepper spraying employees and customers during a robbery on Saturday afternoon.

East Bay pop-up serving families in need

An East Bay nonprofit is growing by leaps and bounds with 200 volunteers helping families in need.

Man who held Lafayette family hostage in 2022 convicted

A jury on Thursday convicted a man who held a family hostage in their Lafayette home in 2022 of multiple felonies. 

California woman loses everything in Palisades Fire, except Buddha statue

One month ago, the Palisades Fire ripped through Heather Burnett's apartment, destroying everything -- except one of her prized possessions.

200 bronze vases stolen from East Bay cemetery

One East Bay cemetery is reporting hundreds of thefts from grave sites. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department said nearly 200 bronze vases were stolen in Lafayette from Oakmont Memorial Park.

Beloved 'Postman Jeff' retiring after 47 years of service in Lafayette

After 47 years as a mail carrier, "Postman Jeff" has decided to retire. On his final day, neighbors put signs out in their mailboxes showing their gratitude for his nearly half decade of service.

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
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The 24-year-old was released from the hospital on Friday night where he underwent surgery to repair a broken leg and broken heel.