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| In 3-2 vote, MOFD board moves to increase minimum staffing of firefighter paramedics by 2 |
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Jennifer Wake |
| By the end of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District governing board's special meeting on Nov. 16, it seemed that the issue of increasing minimum staffing of safety personnel/firefighter paramedics from 17 to 19 had once again been postponed after Directors Craig Jorgens and John Jex requested more information before moving forward.
But in a surprising turn of events during the regular session, three board directors, Michael Donner, Steven Danziger and Gregory Baitx, voted to direct staff to engage in negotiations with United Professional Fire Fighters of Contra Costa County, IAFF Local 1230 ...read |
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| Majority of union supported candidates for MOFD board poised to lose to challengers |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| Two of the three candidates for the Moraga-Orinda Fire District Board who were supported by the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1230 Political Activity Committee appear to have been defeated in the general election. While the results have yet to be certified by Contra Costa County Elections, Michael Donner is poised to lose his seat to challenger Michael Roemer in District 4, but is within striking distance ...read |
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| Corregated metal pipe deterioration of invert near Donald Drive and Moraga Road. |
| State of some Moraga storm drains causes alarm |
| By Vera Kochan |
As the saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words," and the condition of some of the town's storm drains speak volumes.
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| Miramonte and Campolindo make it to NorCal Tournament |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Concluding their season with a 16-12 record, the Miramonte boys water polo team had a lot to hang their hats on. Following a 16-11 record last season which concluded with the Matadors falling to Sacred Heart ...read |
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| A glut of gaga gourds and petite pumpkins.
Photo Cynthia Brian |
| Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian |
| By Cynthia Brian |
| "Landscapes move us in a manner more analogous to the action of music than to anything else. Gradually and silently the charm carries over us: the beauty has entered our souls we know not exactly when and ...read |
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| Women candidates sweep Orinda City Council, school board, while adding diversity |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| The Orinda City Council will start its next iteration with five women at the helm of the city. Incumbents Inga Miller and Darlene Gee will be joined by Latika Malkani from the Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight ...read |
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| It's final: Wilder developer is in default, but still working with city to complete the project |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| The Orinda City Council on Nov. 15 officially held that the developer of Wilder, OGLLC, is in default of the development agreement. The council has so held on a number of recent occasions, but this time, the ...read |
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| Reception planned to honor Council Member Amy Worth, Dec. 4 |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| A reception to honor retiring Orinda council member Amy Worth will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 on the Upper Library Plaza, at 26 Orinda Way. Worth is retiring from the Orinda City Council after 24 ...read |
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State of some Moraga storm drains cause alarm
Orinda takes an early lead on evacuation planning under new law
City moves forward with potential purchase of downtown properties
City Council revisits housing plan without BART parking lot property inclusion
LafSD and AUHSD school board elections favor incumbents
Input still needed for Lafayette Local Roadway Safety Plan
Interim Town Manager approved by council
Some new faces join town council table come January
Moraga School District to seat two new board members and one incumbent
Town hires new Parks and Rec director
Women candidates sweep Orinda City Council, school board, while adding diversity
It's final: Wilder developer is in default, but still working with city to complete the project
Reception planned to honor Council Member Amy Worth, Dec. 4
Bright Ideas Film Festival returns to Orinda Theatre, Dec. 2
Majority of union supported candidates for MOFD board poised to lose to challengers
In 3-2 vote, MOFD board moves to increase minimum staffing of firefighter paramedics by 2
Lafayette Police Blotter
Orinda Police Blotter
Lamorinda's historical societies join forces with a Caldecott Tunnel/Orinda blast-from-the-past event
Local bee expert writes enticing children's book
Saint Mary's College music program features three festive concerts in December
Get ready for cookie season with these over-the-top Oreo Krispie Treats
Looking Good in Lamorinda
Lamorinda holiday events to add sparkle to the season
Lions and Leo Club support Moraga Education Foundation
Kiwanis See's Candy fundraiser offers sweet way to support the community
'Holiday Giving Tree' fundraiser helps cats get much-needed care
Leonard Oliver Walde, Jr.
Stephen Soule Arnon
Miramonte and Campolindo make it to NorCal Tournament
Miramonte concludes second undefeated season with NorCal victory
MOL 7th grade 2022 Super Bowl champions
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
Lamorinda home sales recorded
Learning to tap into the wonder of the natural world
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| Miramonte and Campolindo make it to NorCal Tournament |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Concluding their season with a 16-12 record, the Miramonte boys water polo team had a lot to hang their hats on. Following a 16-11 record last season which concluded with the Matadors falling to Sacred Heart ...read |
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| Miramonte concludes second undefeated season with NorCal victory |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Miramonte girls water polo extended two streaks, their second consecutive NorCal championship along with their second straight North Coast Sectional tournament a week earlier. The Matadors have now won 67 ...read |
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| MOL 7th grade 2022 Super Bowl champions |
| Submitted by Melissa O'Brien |
| The 7th grade Stampeders marched to victory defeating the first-place Jets 26-14 in the MOL Super Bowl. Led by Blake Frechman, the Stampeders running game proved unstoppable. The running game opened up the ...read |
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| Local bee expert writes enticing children's book |
| By Diane Claytor |
| You won't find beehives, hive stands, honey extractors, veils or any beekeeper accessory in Melissa Edwards' Lafayette backyard. That's because Edwards, a talented landscape architect and self-taught bee ...read |
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| Looking Good in Lamorinda |
| By Moya Stone |
| Body Piercing is fast becoming a fashionable must have. Florence Pugh, who starred in Greta Gerwig's hit film "Little Women," was recently on the cover of Harper's Bazaar sporting a nose ring. Actors such as ...read |
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA