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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two men charged in car burglary where FBI agent's gun was stolen
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California has charged two adults in connection to an FBI agent's gun and badge that were stolen over the weekend in a Lafayette car break-in.
FBI agent's Glock and badge stolen in Lafayette car burglary
The agency confirmed that the agent's .40-caliber Glock 22 pistol, badge and credentials were taken during the break-in.
Through a child’s eyes: East Bay 4th grader writes memoir of life during pandemic
An East Bay girl wrote her self-published memoir of life during the coronavirus pandemic and what it was like to be locked down, separated from her friends.
Residents wonder where to get 2nd dose after county shuts down vaccine site
A drive through clinic in Lafayette that gave out hundreds of doses of the coronavirus vaccine has been shut down. And now the people that went to the site at Stanley Middle School, mostly senior citizens, are scrambling to find out where to get their second shot.
Walnut Creek doctors help vaccinate Lamorinda Village seniors
Walnut Creek doctors help a Lamorinda nonprofit administer vaccines to seniors.
Mexican restaurant in Lafayette closing after 73 years
The owners say the financial difficulty stemming from the pandemic is prompting the closure. The restaurant was known for its Cadillac margaritas and serving big crowds.
Lafayette proclaims 'Dr. Anthony Fauci Day' to honor 80th birthday as city gets praise for virus response
The infectious disease expert commended Lafayette's COVID response and the city proclaimed Dec. 24 "Dr. Anthony Fauci Day" in honor of his 80th birthday.