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."
Siblings turn to music to stop Asian hate
With increasing violence and crimes against Asian Americans, a brother and sister from Lafayette are using their talents to teach, encourage and empower others to stop Asian hate.
With increasing violence and crimes against Asian Americans, a brother and sister from Lafayette are using their talents to teach, encourage and empower others to stop Asian hate.
Small plane makes emergency landing on hillside near Lafayette Reservoir
Federal Aviation Administration said only the pilot was on board and he was not injured. There is also no report of damage to the aircraft.
Federal Aviation Administration said only the pilot was on board and he was not injured. There is also no report of damage to the aircraft.
Small plane makes unscheduled landing on Lafayette hillside
SkyFOX flew over the location, near the Lafayette reservoir, shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021.
SkyFOX flew over the location, near the Lafayette reservoir, shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021.
Small plane makes unscheduled landing near Lafayette reservoir
Small plane makes unscheduled landing near Lafayette reservoir
Small plane makes unscheduled landing near Lafayette reservoir
Lafayette to determine whether Trump flags on overpass must come down
A danger to public safety? Or a First Amendment exercise? That's the issue city leaders in Lafayette will discuss on Monday night when it comes to a protest on a busy overpass.
A danger to public safety? Or a First Amendment exercise? That's the issue city leaders in Lafayette will discuss on Monday night when it comes to a protest on a busy overpass.
Trump supporters' days of demonstrating on Lafayette overpass may be numbered
Demonstrators gathered on a freeway overpass in Lafayette Friday afternoon but their days there may be numbered.
Demonstrators gathered on a freeway overpass in Lafayette Friday afternoon but their days there may be numbered.
Lafayette wants state to enforce law around pro-Trump protesters on overpass
On the council's agenda for its meeting Monday is a resolution asking Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to enforce its own law when it comes to a group of regular demonstrators hanging signs and flags and waving at vehicles below on state Highway 24.
On the council's agenda for its meeting Monday is a resolution asking Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to enforce its own law when it comes to a group of regular demonstrators hanging signs and flags and waving at vehicles below on state Highway 24.
Latest coyote-bite victim speaks out, chalks it up to 'life experience'
John Stevenson says he was taking a break from skateboarding in Lafayette when a coyote came out of nowhere and bit him in the thigh. He shot video after the attack showing the animal calming trotting away afterward.
John Stevenson says he was taking a break from skateboarding in Lafayette when a coyote came out of nowhere and bit him in the thigh. He shot video after the attack showing the animal calming trotting away afterward.