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Window pane size dispute between council and commission

The City Council recently cut the maximum single window pane from 18 to 6 square feet, and commissioners across the board called that 'ridiculously small.' The commission formally recommended restoring 18 square feet in its ODS recommendation, giving the council a clear signal.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

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Diablo Valley Montessori School's 60th anniversary

The city honored a 60-year-old local institution with an official proclamation, recognizing the school's role in educating generations of Lafayette children.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026