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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
Orinda's $4.8M Community Park revamp narrows to two designs
Orinda is asking residents to choose between a nature-themed and an art deco playground concept as part of a $4.8 million, four-phase renovation of Community Park, with design finalization targeted for December 2026 and construction in fall 2027.
Local Government
Contra Costa Health projects $730M deficit over five years
Contra Costa Health projects a $730 million cumulative deficit through fiscal year 2030-31 due to federal and state funding cuts, with up to 93,000 residents potentially losing coverage by 2031 and the county weighing four scenarios for its regional medical center.
Local Government
Lafayette appoints seven members to mobility advisory committee
Local Government
Lafayette BART pathway work continues this week
Local Government
Orinda's $4.8M Community Park revamp narrows to two designs
Orinda is asking residents to choose between a nature-themed and an art deco playground concept as part of a $4.8 million, four-phase renovation of Community Park, with design finalization targeted for December 2026 and construction in fall 2027.
Local Government
Contra Costa Health projects $730M deficit over five years
Local Government
Contra Costa sheriff shared 92 inmates' data with ICE
Local Government
Lafayette appoints seven members to mobility advisory committee
Local Government
Lafayette BART pathway work continues this week
Local Government
Orinda's $4.8M Community Park revamp narrows to two designs
Orinda is asking residents to choose between a nature-themed and an art deco playground concept as part of a $4.8 million, four-phase renovation of Community Park, with design finalization targeted for December 2026 and construction in fall 2027.
Local Government
Contra Costa Health projects $730M deficit over five years
Local Government
Contra Costa sheriff shared 92 inmates' data with ICE
Local Government
Lafayette appoints seven members to mobility advisory committee
Local Government
Lafayette BART pathway work continues this week
Local Government
Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda offer free ADU plans to homeowners
Moraga, Lafayette and Orinda are jointly offering homeowners free, professionally designed ADU plans through a grant-funded partnership with RRM Design Group, with a public survey open through Aug. 31 before the Moraga Town Council considers adoption in September.
Local Government
Lafayette council votes on parking, $165K crossing contract Monday
Lafayette's City Council meets Monday, Aug. 10, with votes on downtown parking lease terminations, a $165,189 pedestrian crossing contract and new committee appointments in the first regular session after the Aug. 7 candidate filing deadline.
Local Government
Lafayette cancels Aug. 3 hearing on Reliez Valley hillside home
Lafayette's Planning Commission canceled its Aug. 3 meeting without explanation, pushing a hillside home hearing at 1716 Reliez Valley Road to Aug. 17 and new Objective Design Standards to Sept. 8.
Local Government
Lafayette weighs hillside home needing 20 tree removals
Lafayette's Planning Commission meets Monday, Aug. 3, with public hearings on a hillside home proposed for 1716 Reliez Valley Road and new objective design standards that would advance to the City Council if approved.
Local Government
Orinda's $277,000 gateway makeover near Theatre Square nears completion
Orinda is spending $277,000 to beautify the Crossroads Plaza gateway at the Highway 24 eastbound off-ramp near Theatre Square, installing a 20-foot granite welcome sign, new landscaping, and lighted bollards, with completion expected by late August 2026.
Local Government
Orinda Planning Commission cancels July 28 meeting; next session August 11
The Orinda Planning Commission's July 28 meeting was cancelled; the commission will next meet Tuesday, August 11, at 7 p.m.
Local Government
Contra Costa sheriff to present 2025 ICE data at Aug. 25 public forum
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office will present 2025 ICE-access data at a public TRUTH Act forum on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, giving Lamorinda residents a chance to hear the numbers and comment.
Local Government
Lamorinda homeowners to pay $784 annual sewer charge on next tax bill as Central San advances rate increase
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District board held a public hearing Thursday, July 23, on placing FY 2026-27 sewer service charges on the Contra Costa County tax roll. Lamorinda single-family homeowners will see an $784 annual charge, up $30 from last year, under rates the board unanimously adopted in May 2025.
Local Government
BART tells Lamorinda officials: without November tax measure, deep service cuts start in 2027
BART's chief financial officer told Lamorinda officials at the July 16 Tri-City joint meeting that without voter approval of a November sales tax measure, the transit agency will begin deep service cuts in January 2027, potentially closing up to 15 stations.
Local Government
Orinda and MOFD subcommittee to discuss wildfire coordination July 27
The Orinda/MOFD Joint 2x2 Subcommittee meets Monday, July 27, at 6 p.m. to coordinate on wildfire preparedness, following the Morgan Fire near Clayton and a series of evacuation planning actions across Lamorinda.
Local Government
Orinda council set to finalize $75,000 façade grant program
The Orinda City Council had the final enabling ordinance for its new $75,000 façade improvement pilot on its Tuesday, July 21 agenda, the last step before downtown business owners can apply for up to $30,000 in matching grants to refresh storefronts.
Local Government
BART crisis, wildfire planning top Lamorinda's joint council meeting
BART Chief Financial Officer Joe Beauchamp told Lamorinda's elected officials at their July 16 joint meeting that the agency will begin deep service cuts in January 2027 without voter approval of a regional sales tax, with station closures possible if no long-term funding is secured.
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