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Explore Lafayette in United States
Lafayette in the region of California with its 23,893 inhabitants is a town in United States - some 2,417 mi or ( 3890 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Lafayette is now 03:18 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Los Angeles " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Bakersfield, Berkeley, Concord, Fresno, and Lafayette. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Bakersfield . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Lafayette ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Captain Sullenberger: What's Missing in Pilot Training
Famed pilot Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger discusses the state of flight training through the experience of his near disaster on the Hudson River. Sullenberger says that pilot training has been ..
The New Lafayette Library and Learning Center - Lafayette, California
The New Lafayette Library and Learning Center, home of the Glenn Seaborg Consortium, opened Saturday, November 14th, in Lafayette, California. Come visit! www.lafayettelib.com ..
Politicians Trashing The Bay - People Behaving Badly
This is a follow up to the "2012 Political Litter" segment from last week, except this time Stanley Roberts looks at a City in the East Bay. ..
John's Moving Memorial Day Speech on Ending War
John Fitzgerald (johnfitzgeraldforcongress.com) calls for an end to the wars and prosecuting Bush and Cheney for war crimes. With the Lafayette Crosses behind him, John Fitzgerald delivers an emotiona ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Lafayette, California
Lafayette (formerly, La Fayette) is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 23,893. It was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero of the American Revolutionary War. Today Lafayette is known for its pastoral rolling hills and wealthy inhabitants. In 2009, estimated median household income in Lafayette was over 120,000 dollars, more than double the statewide average and nearly triple the national average.
Located at 37.89 -122.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Lafayette (BART station)
Lafayette is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station in Lafayette, California. The station has of an island platform in the center median of State Route 24. Service at this station began on May 21, 1973. In 2011 BART was reported to have spent $2 million dollars on a wheelchair ramp at this station that lacked actual access to passengers that use wheelchairs.
Located at 37.89 -122.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Campolindo High School
Campolindo High School is a public high school located in Moraga, California, and is in the Acalanes Union High School District. Campolindo offers an advanced education system in the Acalanes School District, with particular emphasis on its participation in the Advanced Placement Program. In 2003, Campolindo ranked 49th in Newsweek's top high schools, and top ten of California high schools. In 2009, Campolindo ranked 26th in Newsweek's top high schools.
Located at 37.87 -122.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Acalanes High School
Acalanes High School was the first of several high schools in the Acalanes Union High School District in Lafayette, California. It was built in 1940 on what was then a tomato field. The school was built with federal money through the work of the Works Project Administration through the Roosevelt administration. Lafayette businessman M.H. Stanley suggested the name "Acalanes," likely after a local Native American Bay Miwok tribe called Saclan, referred to by Spanish missionaries as Saclanes.
Located at 37.90 -122.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
KKDV
KKDV is an Adult Contemporary radio station located in Walnut Creek, California, broadcasting at 92.1 MHz. With the call letters KKDV (Diablo Valley), it broadcasts under the slogan "Diablo Valley's Hometown Station. " The station is located in central Contra Costa County in the Diablo Valley close to Mt. Diablo. KKDV is owned by Contra Costa County Radio, Inc. under the umbrella of the Coast Radio group, which also owns KKIQ 101.7 FM in Livermore, and KUIC 95.3 FM in Vacaville.
Located at 37.90 -122.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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