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šŸŒ± A minor quake hit near Lafayetteā€”hereā€™s when, where, and what to know.

Good morning Lafayette! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • A minor quake hit near Lafayetteā€”hereā€™s when, where, and what to know.

Also on today's calendar: Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
  • Sunday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ 2.2 magnitude earthquake reported near Lafayette, CA on April 16 (sacbee.com) ā€” A small 2.2 magnitude earthquake shook near Lafayette just before 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, with an epicenter about three miles northwest of town and no reported damage. Residents are invited to submit USGS ā€œDid You Feel It?ā€ reports, and the piece recaps basic earthquake safety steps to remember for future tremors.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lafayette. Apply here.
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Worker and Receiver in Moraga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lafayette here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Moraga

  • Moraga-Orinda Rescue 1 Foundation Seeks New Board Leader (patch.com)
  • Transfer Cate Daland Joins the Gaels Women's Water Polo Program Ahead of Inaugural Season (smcgaels.com)

Orinda

  • California high school girls basketball: Kaleena Smith, Geoff Harris headline 2025-26 All-State Team (maxpreps.com)

Walnut Creek

  • Walnut Creek Police Chief Swears In New Officers (patch.com)
  • Longtime Lehigh Valley pet food and supply distributor announces new venture (wfmz.com)

Ok Lafayette! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lafayette

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lafayette

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.