Lafayette parents uneasy after attempted kidnapping of 14-year-old
Police say on Friday at approximatly 8:00 a.m. they responded to a report of a suspicious person who grabbed a 14 year-old-girl near Stanley Middle School. Officers said a man approached the teen while she was walking on Monroe Ave. after she was dropped off by a parent.
Police say on Friday at approximatly 8:00 a.m. they responded to a report of a suspicious person who grabbed a 14 year-old-girl near Stanley Middle School. Officers said a man approached the teen while she was walking on Monroe Ave. after she was dropped off by a parent.
Police chase in Lafayette, suspect vehicle crashes into sheriff's car
A 21-year-old and a youth were arrested in Lafayette Tuesday night after a high speed chase through three counties and deputies ended up cornering the getaway car at a dead end street.
A 21-year-old and a youth were arrested in Lafayette Tuesday night after a high speed chase through three counties and deputies ended up cornering the getaway car at a dead end street.
2 arrested on suspicion of murder after 20-year-old killed near Lafayette
Two men were arrested on suspicion of murder after a 20-year-old was killed near Lafayette.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of murder after a 20-year-old was killed near Lafayette.
Family of a beloved East Bay doctor seeks to help 'bring his dream to fruition,' setting up scholarship fund
The family of a beloved East Bay doctor, who died last month, has launched an effort to keep his legacy alive by starting a scholarship fund in hopes of transforming young people's lives.
The family of a beloved East Bay doctor, who died last month, has launched an effort to keep his legacy alive by starting a scholarship fund in hopes of transforming young people's lives.
Postal carrier pistol-whipped, robbed in Lafayette
A U.S. postal carrier was pistol-whipped and robbed Monday as she made he rounds in Lafayette, authorities said.
A U.S. postal carrier was pistol-whipped and robbed Monday as she made he rounds in Lafayette, authorities said.
Witness describes moments before deadly Lafayette shooting between 2 drivers
A witness told KTVU that a deadly shooting in Lafayette began with one car cutting off another driver.
A witness told KTVU that a deadly shooting in Lafayette began with one car cutting off another driver.
Big rig plunges from freeway overpass in Lafayette; driver OK
The California Highway Patrol said an Audi struck the rig about 3 a.m. on eastbound Highway 24, sending the truck plunging down 25 feet onto Pleasant Hill Road in Lafayette.
The California Highway Patrol said an Audi struck the rig about 3 a.m. on eastbound Highway 24, sending the truck plunging down 25 feet onto Pleasant Hill Road in Lafayette.
Fatal crash in Lafayette involving several cars
An early morning car crash turned deadly in Lafayette.
An early morning car crash turned deadly in Lafayette.
78-year-old woman charged with vehicular manslaughter for Lafayette crossing guard's death
A 78-year-old woman was charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a middle school crossing guard in Lafayette.
A 78-year-old woman was charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a middle school crossing guard in Lafayette.
In wake of deadly school crossing guard accident, Lafayette officials to discuss safety improvements
With kids going back to classrooms, more attention has to be paid to crossing guards, who are among those most vulnerable to inattentive, impolite or impaired drivers.
With kids going back to classrooms, more attention has to be paid to crossing guards, who are among those most vulnerable to inattentive, impolite or impaired drivers.
Semi-truck takes out power pole in Lafayette; estimated restoration 3 p.m. Wednesday
Pacific Gas & Electric officials estimate power will be restored by 3 p.m. Wednesday to about 1,100 customers who lost power Tuesday night.
Pacific Gas & Electric officials estimate power will be restored by 3 p.m. Wednesday to about 1,100 customers who lost power Tuesday night.
Lafayette to discuss safety issues after crossing guard killed
The Lafayette City Council will host a special meeting to discuss the issues, experiences and suggestions around pedestrian and bicycle safety in town, three weeks after Stanley Middle School crossing guard Ashley Dias was struck and killed.
The Lafayette City Council will host a special meeting to discuss the issues, experiences and suggestions around pedestrian and bicycle safety in town, three weeks after Stanley Middle School crossing guard Ashley Dias was struck and killed.
7 Bay Area schools recognized in this year's list of National Blue Ribbon Schools
Seven Bay Area schools are among 28 in the state and 325 nationwide that were recognized Tuesday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced.
Seven Bay Area schools are among 28 in the state and 325 nationwide that were recognized Tuesday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced.
Fire destroys downtown Lafayette home
Flames spread quickly and badly damaged a cluttered home in downtown Lafayette early Thursday, authorities said.
Flames spread quickly and badly damaged a cluttered home in downtown Lafayette early Thursday, authorities said.
Lafayette residents want more safety precautions after crossing guard's death
Urging Lafayette City Council to take action, community comes together after a school crossing guard was killed by a speeding SUV.
Urging Lafayette City Council to take action, community comes together after a school crossing guard was killed by a speeding SUV.
Crossing guard killed at Lafayette school lauded as hero
A memorial was created in memory for 44-year-old crossing guard Ashley Dias, who died helping students cross the street, at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette.
A memorial was created in memory for 44-year-old crossing guard Ashley Dias, who died helping students cross the street, at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette.
Crossing guard killed, student injured in auto accident outside Stanley Middle School in Lafayette
An accident outside Stanley Middle School in Lafayette injured a child and an adult who was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police say the investigation into the accident will have roadways in the area closed for the next several hours.
An accident outside Stanley Middle School in Lafayette injured a child and an adult who was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police say the investigation into the accident will have roadways in the area closed for the next several hours.
Recall election supporters target Highway 24 drivers
The recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom is quickly approaching. In the East Bay, some people in favor of the recall are displaying large signs on a Highway 24 overpass in hopes of getting people to vote Newsom out of office.
The recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom is quickly approaching. In the East Bay, some people in favor of the recall are displaying large signs on a Highway 24 overpass in hopes of getting people to vote Newsom out of office.
East Bay man's pandemic portraits projects helps feed the hungry
An East Bay man created what he calls pandemic portraits as a way to help others during the pandemic.
An East Bay man created what he calls pandemic portraits as a way to help others during the pandemic.
Well-known East Bay bicyclist dies from injuries in Lafayette collision
Joe Shami, 86, was an avid cyclist who once rode up Mount Diablo every week for a decade. Over time he earned the nickname "The Legend of Mount Diablo."
Joe Shami, 86, was an avid cyclist who once rode up Mount Diablo every week for a decade. Over time he earned the nickname "The Legend of Mount Diablo."