Published on May 27th, 2020
The Saclan Indians - Lamorinda's first residents
Over 200 years ago, the Saclan Indians thrived within the area now known as Lamorinda. With tribal borders as far north as Highway 24, south to the Alameda County line, east through Burton Valley and west to Canyon, the Saclans belonged to the East Bay Miwok tribes (a ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Moraga Police Blotter
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Virtual Town Hall Meeting scheduled to discuss status of town during pandemic
The Moraga Chamber of Commerce will be ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Moraga's public facilities and community events update
While the public yearns for the resumption ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 27th, 2020
PG&E gas pipeline project to begin on St. Mary's Road June 1
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company will undertake a gas pipeline replacement project beginning June 1 that should potentially last for the next 11 weeks. Saint Mary's Road will be closed from South Lucille to the Lafayette Community Center Park while PG&E replaces ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Moraga focuses on safety in short-term rental discussion
Hoping to avoid an incident like the 2019 ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Campo seniors awarded scholarships in memory of former librarian
Five deserving Campolindo High School seniors are the first recipients of the Carol L. Merlone Educational Foundation's pilot program, awarding an annual total scholarship of $50,000 ($10,000 for each student).
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Lamorinda weed abatement deadlines fast approaching
Lamorinda fire agencies have ramped up their efforts to alert property owners to remove problem vegetation by the abatement deadlines before the weeds spark a community catastrophe. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District deadline is May 31 and the Mo ...By Nick Marnell
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Crisis brings revival of the homestead
It has become quite a hunting game to find some of the most coveted tomato plants or beneficial herbs at local nurseries. Growing vegetables or raising chickens in Lamorinda has definitely been on the uptick for the past two months, with chicks just as hard to find as ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on May 13th, 2020
Moraga Police Blotter
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Published on May 13th, 2020
Longtime Moraga employee Dan Bernie passes away
Longtime employee for the Town of Moraga, ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 13th, 2020
SMC president announces retirement
Saint Mary's College President James A. Donahue made an official announcement last month to the Gael Nation, sharing his plans to retire in June 2021, at which point he will have served eight years. "It seems there is no perfect moment for announcing one's future ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 13th, 2020
Kiwanis of Moraga Valley matches donations for three nonprofits
The Pandemic has terribly impacted our community for those already challenged in securing the basics of shelter, food and health care, and now so many previously self-supporting families and individuals have lost their source of income.
 Submitted by Marty Brinckerhoff
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Published on May 13th, 2020
Town of Moraga continues to explore possibilities for Hacienda
In mid-January, the town of Moraga released request for proposals to lease a portion of the first floor for an on-site restaurant at the Hacienda de las Flores that could also serve as the lead caterer to any events held on the property. The RFP targeted 44 prospects ...By Vera Kochan
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA