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| The Fog City Swampers opened the Concert at the Park series at Lafayette Plaza Park on June 7.
Photo Pippa Fisher |
| Outdoor summer entertainment opens in Lamorinda |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| Residents of Lamorinda won't have to venture far from home to enjoy entertainment options this summer. Orinda will be offering a series of concerts, including the annual Opera in the Park, as well as five ...read |
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| Private drone operator impedes MOFD firefighting efforts |
| By Nick Marnell |
| Crews from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Cal Fire and the East Bay Regional Park District extinguished a 1-acre vegetation fire June 7 on a steep hillside ...read |
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| David Ahazie in March at the CIF Championship game
Photo Gint Federas |
| Campo Basketball's David Ahazie |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Playing basketball was a step-by-step process for David Ahazie, which culminated in a state championship for Campolindo High School and his being named second team all-state. Ahazie, who also played one year ...read |
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| A grouping of roses, calendula, and Nigella offers scents of summer. Photo Cynthia Brian |
| Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian |
| By Cynthia Brian |
"As the scent to the rose, are those memories to me." - Amelia C. Welby
Cooler weather has bidden a sweet goodbye, and warmer ...read |
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The science of climate change begins with John Tyndall in 1859. He measured large differences in the abilities of "perfectly colorless and invisible gases and vapors" to absorb radiant heat. So-called "greenhouse" gases, including CO2 and methane, transmit incoming solar radiation, but absorb long-wave infrared radiation reflected back from the surface of the earth.
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organizing efforts to thwart WAZE users.
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Outdoor summer entertainment opens in Lamorinda
Private drone operator impedes MOFD firefighting efforts
Lafayette rainbow flag flies to celebrate LBGTQ+ Pride month
City nails down timeline for selection of permanent city manager
Nonprofit builds momentum in bid to `Light up the Park Theater'
Is Lafayette going to the dogs?
Council approves pay raise for town manager
Scammers prey on Social Security fraud fears
Public Works welcomes new assistant engineer
Moraga Arco armed robbery suspects captured in high-speed chase
Orinda reaches a settlement to open the 53 Rheem easement soon; pays property owners $45,500
After ConnectOrinda Celebration, city council favors near-term projects
Arts Affair 2019
ConFire powers up to head off dangerous fire season ahead
MOFD fire flow tax unchanged for 2019-20
The story behind the emergency preparedness and evacuation guide
Taco Bell reopens in Moraga
Letters to the editor
Lamorinda celebrates its graduates
Woodstock in Lafayette
Volunteers overhaul petanque courts, welcome community to the sport
Although some standouts, 'Women on the Verge' misses the mark
Saklan students perform `West Side Story'
Doggone Fun Fest planned for June 23
Girls Scouts achieve 'trip of a lifetime' goal
Hedgebrook Writing Retreat offered at SMC June 15
NCL Acalanes Area Chapter reflects on incredible year of rewarding volunteer service
White Pony Express pushes to reach "Three Angel" $300K Matching Fund Challenge
Campo senior recognized for Leo Club service and leadership
Gold Award recipients honored
A wonderful weekend recipe: Chilaquiles with Tomatillo Salsa
JM jungle party ushers eighth-graders into next adventure
Performing Arts Seniors Recognition Day at Acalanes
'On Borrowed Time' a feel-good movie from the United Arab Emirates
Campo Basketball's David Ahazie
Maddy Doane: a profile of perseverance
2019 Acalanes seniors recruited to play their sport at the NCAA level
2018-2019 Boys DAL All League
Soccer Champions
Moraga Mavericks 14U repeat as USSSA NorCal Champions
Cardinals Win Lafayette Little League AAA Championship
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
Lamorinda home sales recorded
Summer's the season for outdoor entertaining
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| Saklan students perform `West Side Story' |
| Submitted by Lori Anders |
| The Saklan School presented its 11th Annual Middle School Musical at Town Hall Theater in Lafayette May 17 and 18 with the Broadway Musical "West Side Story," School Edition with Grace Chaffey, the Music and ...read |
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Acalanes Union High School District
Board Room AUHSD Office
1212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette |
| Wednesday, June 26, at 7:30pm |
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Lafayette School District
LAFSD Office
3477 School Street, Lafayette |
| Wednesday, June 26, at 7pm |
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Moraga School District
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Auditorium 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga |
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Orinda Union School District
OUSD Office 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda |
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance announces “A
Warm Palette” June 3-27 at the
Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery, 12501
Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Member
artists dazzle with the warm ... |
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The June exhibit at the art gallery
at the Orinda library will feature
acrylic paintings by Carla Gelbaum,
photography by Jennifer Dzendzel,
ceramics by Andrea Ciak, and jewelry ... |
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Saint Mary’s College MFA in Dance
Program presents Convergence,
premiering thesis concerts at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June
14 at Saint Mary’s College of
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| Hedgebrook Writing Retreat offered at SMC June 15 |
| Submitted by Mike McAlpin |
| The MFA Creative Writing Program at Saint Mary's College and Hedgebrook, the prestigious women's writing organization, are collaborating again on Bridging: A One-Day Hedgebrook Writing Retreat for wom ...read |
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