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Dr. May Lin administers vaccine to office manager Aryana Davani. Photo provided
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A COVID-19 vaccination Q&A |
By Jenn Freedman |
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout has been a bit bumpy so far, causing confusion and frustration for some in the community. To help, Lamorinda Weekly connected with Contra Costa Health Services as well as two local doctors, May Lin, D.O., family medicine physician and local mom, and Andrew Min, M.D., pediatrician and local dad, to answer some common vaccine questions. ...read |
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The new normal: hand sanitizer before entering the classroom on the first day back to school at Del Rey Elementary School since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of schools.
Photo Sora O'Doherty |
Elementary students make slow return to classrooms |
By Diane Claytor |
After 11 long months, meeting after meeting, survey upon survey, plans and schedules developed and revised, guidelines given then changed, and opening dates aborted, it's finally a reality. Lamorinda schools ...read |
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PG&E roadwork on Camino Pablo across from JMIS Photo Vera Kochan |
Multiple PG&E projects pursued throughout Moraga |
By Vera Kochan |
Drivers in Moraga can't help but notice all of the roadwork popping up around town. While the projects belong to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, there is nary a familiar baby blue utility vehicle in sight. ...read |
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Cross country runners step up for new season |
By Jon Kingdon |
The ice has finally been broken for California high school sports. With the state in the purple tier, the Lamorinda high schools on Feb. 1 began their track and field, cross country, swimming, golf, and boy's ...read |
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Questions to ask about gas leaf blowers
I, too, dislike the sound and smell of
gas powered leaf blowers and I commend
the young activists for their concern
about air and noise pollution. Having
said that, I believe that more research
is necessary before final action is
taken. Following are some questions that
need to be answered: Who are the primary
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The science behind gas leaf blower pollution
I commend and applaud the three Renton siblings who have taken up the banner of community health and sanity. Thank you for publishing their story!
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Moraga road work
I guess I should feel grateful that work
is being done on our streets, but what
is it that's being done? Road
construction signs, yellow safety vests,
road construction equipment, steel
plates, and re-routing give no
information to...
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Elementary students make slow return to classrooms Multiple PG&E projects pursued throughout Moraga Council tackles backup generator noise concerns, amends ordinance Mayor reviews challenging year, looks ahead to reopening City seeks to maintain traffic safety during overpass protests Lafayette school district approves racial equity policy Bellavista subdivision improvements completed Town bids farewell to retiring Chamber executive director Education foundation donations critical for high school student wellness during pandemic Orinda selects David Biggs as new city manager Orinda appoints new oversight commission to monitor sales tax spending Orinda wins grant to install solar panels, battery storage at community center Artify Orinda Lamorinda Arts Council features Leon Kennedy in celebration of Black History Month A COVID-19 vaccination Q&A County fire agencies collaborate to expand vaccine distribution Lafayette intent on improving neighborhood wildfire mitigation Orinda lawmaker pushes for stronger communication between utilities and fire agencies Lafayette Police Blotter Moraga Police Blotter Letters to the editor SMC grad helps Numi Organic Tea make its global mark Healdsburg: A happy hamlet for escape Wrap up healthy goodness in these roasted veggie crepes Hastened by COVID, a test optional experiment is underway in college admission American flag retired from Campo's Soda Aquatic Center DAR bestows Good Citizen Awards on four local students GCCP presents 'Sphinx and Sitkovetsky' Feb. 28 Sandra Landin Cross country runners step up for new season Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian Lamorinda home sales recorded Care, feeding and fixing your garbage disposal
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Cross country runners step up for new season |
By Jon Kingdon |
The ice has finally been broken for California high school sports. With the state in the purple tier, the Lamorinda high schools on Feb. 1 began their track and field, cross country, swimming, golf, and boy's ...read |
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The Diablo Valley Literacy Council
(DVLC) has a personalized approach
to help adult English learners in
our community to become proficient
in the English language. If
you are 18 ... |
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Sphinx and Sitkovetsky. February 28,
2021 at 4 p.m. Virtual concert link
remains available until March 7. In
celebration of Black History Month,
Gold Coast offers a collaboration
with legendary ... |
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance announces
the exhibit “Tiny But Mighty:
Honoring RBG” which will feature
abstract and representational 2-D
artwork that is bright, bold and
powerful, just like ... |
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Healdsburg: A happy hamlet for escape |
By Fran Miller |
The farmer frequented feed stores that once surrounded Healdsburg's central, tree-shaded plaza have been replaced with wine tasting rooms and charming restaurants, yet the agricultural essence of this tiny ...read |
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GCCP presents 'Sphinx and Sitkovetsky' Feb. 28 |
Submitted by Pamela Freund-Striplen |
Gold Coast Chamber Players continue its virtual concerts at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 with "Sphinx and Sitkovetsky," the third of six Main Stage Virtual Concerts in 2021 that celebrate love and diversity. read |
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