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.

Coyote bites grocery store employee's leg in Lafayette
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In Lafayette, a coyote bit a grocery store employee's leg Tuesday night.?It was the fourth such attack since April in the region.?

Lafayette files restraining order against PG&E to prevent removal of 17 trees

At a special meeting Thursday, the City Council voted to sue PG&E for failing to abide by the terms of a 2017 Tree Removal Agreement with the city. 

Lafayette City Council to file lawsuit against PG&E

The Lafayette City Council decided Thursday to sue Pacific Gas & Electric for failing to uphold its Tree Removal Agreement with the city, city officials said. 

PG&E says there's evidence power shutoff prevented wildfires

PG&E operations specialist Mark Quinlan said during an online update that there's evidence the power shutoff may have prevented wildfires.

10-year-old boy on bike dies in collision with delivery vehicle

Police in Lafayette are investigating a fatal trafffic collision where a 10-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon. 

Controlled burn in East Bay hills takes on greater importance amid pandemic

Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District deliberately burned thick brush and vegetation to protect against wildfires later in the season.

Community art project spared during Lafayette fire

The art project was designed with kids in mind -- to remind them to look at the world around them, instead of computer and tablet screens.    

BART begins weekend shutdown for Orinda track project

Some lanes of Highway 24 in Orinda are also closing overnight, due to the BART track replacement project near the Orinda station.