| Published on February 28th, 2024 Moraga's teachers rally for fair wages The Moraga Teachers Association (MTA), who are members of the Classified School Employees Association ( a labor union), held a very vocal rally at the busy intersection of Rheem Boulevard and Moraga Road during evening commute hours on Feb. 21. Its purpose was to bring ...By Vera Kochan
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| Published on February 14th, 2024 Are summer pay to play programs worth it? As a high school student, it's likely that you've been extended an invitation, urging you to consider applying for a pre-college program taking place on a college campus over the summer. Most of these programs are for profit (although some award scholarships and some ...By By Elizabeth LaScala
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| Published on February 14th, 2024 Contra Costa Shark Tank lures young entrepreneurs to swim with the big fish Every great invention starts with a good idea, and the Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition was designed to encourage young entrepreneurs to realize and market those good ideas. By Vera Kochan
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| Published on January 31st, 2024 Retired Campolindo Spanish teacher's desire to help students 'over rough spots' continues After nearly 60 years in the classroom, Lola Danielli arguably saw it all - the good, the bad, and the gray area.
The Acalanes Union High School District board recently pulled the plug ...By David Scholz
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| Published on December 20th, 2023 Campolindo High School teachers and staff get holiday cookies Each year the Campolindo High School Parents Club holds a holiday cookie event to show their appreciation for and to thank the school's teachers and staff. This year, more than 2,500 treats and homemade cookies were donated by Campolindo families. A dozen parent ...By Sora O'Doherty
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| Published on December 20th, 2023 OUSD board announces new members The Orinda Union School District welcomed new board members, from left: Katie Shogan, Eve Phillips, newly elected vice president Edda Collins Coleman, newly elected board president Cara Hoxie, and outgoing board president Hillary Weiner. Hoxie and Phillips will serve ...By Sora O'Doherty
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| Published on December 6th, 2023 SMC holds Winter Fest to kick off the holidays Saint Mary's College held their first, and hopefully annual, Winter Fest on the campus's Chapel Lawn. Sponsored by the board of trustees, the Dec. 1 event allowed students the chance to experience some holiday fun before finals. By Vera Kochan
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| Published on November 22nd, 2023 Peter Pan Foundation production of 'Beauty and the Beast' opens Dec. 2 Singing teapots, nosy townspeople, and dancing silverware will come to life through the performers of the Peter Pan Foundation (PPF) this winter. On Dec. 2, 9, and 10, the Lafayette-based nonprofit will proudly present "Beauty and the Beast." By Ashley Dong
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| Published on November 22nd, 2023 Two school lockdowns in Orinda after burglary, bomb threat in same week Usually calm Orinda found two of its schools ...By Sora O'Doherty
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| Published on November 22nd, 2023 Lafayette teachers' contract ratified with unprecedented solidarity Lafayette Teachers may not have gotten the ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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