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City of Lafayette California - Almost Daily Briefing February 15 2024 15 February 2024 ( news )
City of Lafayette , state California ( By Press Release office)
Feb 15,2024
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The Almost Daily Briefing
Published news articles from local , regional , and national media on topics of interest to the #LoveLafayette Community
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAMORINDA WEEKLY
– read full articles at
www . lamorindaweekly . com
John McCormick appointed to fill vacant City Council seat
Lafayette Mayor updates community on State of the City
Bay Area comics bring free laughs to the Roundup Saloon
New Executive Director for Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation
Moraga ' s new Town Clerk is Walnut Creek ' s loss
Split city council agrees to look at private roads and drains in Orinda
Orinda not ready to move forward with sirens
City Council nixes SSTOC study
Lions and swords open the Year of the Dragon in Orinda
Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated at Moraga Library
Contra Costa Shark Tank lures young entrepreneurs to swim with the big fish
Garden Club recognized for Library Plaza refresh
Make composting and recycling your resolution for 2024
Police Blotter:
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Orinda Police Blotter
Lamorinda home sales recorded
OTHER NEWS
One of California’s largest auto insurers hikes prices 30%
- After pausing its direct sale of auto insurance policies in California , Allstate is back , but with higher prices for customers . Allstate’s sale of auto insurance policies , via its website or phone , resumed early this month but with an average rate increase of 30% . Some people will see increases as small as 10% and others will be hit with rates going up as much as 55% . . . ( San Francisco Chronicle )
LOCAL HAPPENINGS –refer to the
Full City Meeting Calendar
Land Acknowledgement Task Force
Presidents ' Day Holiday–
City Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday
Transportation & Circulation Commission
General Plan Advisory Committee ( GPAC )
Parks , Trails & Recreation Commission
Buy “Shop Local Lafayette” eCards to Support Local Businesses
– Bonus card promotion still underway
Lafayette Planning Applications Received
Major Development Projects Map
Lafayette Community Information & Emergency Radio AM 1670
Shop , Dine & Gather in Lafayette
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Holiday weekend closure of I - 680 in Pleasanton delayed because of anticipated Bay Area storms
After 7 Years Of Discussions , Concord City Council Passes Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Contra Costa Refineries End Lawsuits , Agree To Abide By Emissions Rule
San Mateo County has worries on robotaxis
Plan for morning Berkeley City Council meetings dropped
A railway expansion could make Bay Area - Sacramento commute easier by 2026
Mudslide danger high in Southern California as rain - saturated hills are ready to giveMetallic Balloons Can Spark Outages
MEANWHILE IN ANOTHER LAFAYETTE
Lafayette mayor - president signs proclamation to bring attention to
Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month
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AND FINALLY…
Cable car No . 53took a special Valentine’s Day ride up Nob Hill in San Francisco on Wednesday morning and was officially dedicated to the late singer Tony Bennett .
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