| EBMUD updates Orinda on drought, infrastructure and vegetation management |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
Gone are the days when Orinda raged against the East Bay Municipal Utility District's failure to communicate, as back in 2017 concerning the fiasco over the Orchard Road detour. EBMUD directors showed up in full force on Sept. 7 to update the Orinda City Council about its operations in the city, which, according to EBMUD, is the heart of the East Bay water system. The update had been scheduled previously, but was postponed when a closed session ran extremely long.
Director Marguerite Young, representing Ward 3 which includes Orinda, Moraga, El Sobrante and portions of Pinole and Richmond, introduced the presentation. EBMUD serves approximately 1.4 million customers, she said, and its mission is to manage natural resources, provide reliable water and wastewater services, and to preserve and protect the environment for the public. "Our board hugs the watershed," she said, "and Orinda is the heart of EBMUD."
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| A miles-long line of first responder vehicles wind down Moraga Way toward Orinda.
Photo Vera Kochan |
| First responders bid farewell to MPD officer |
| By Vera Kochan |
In a solemn funeral procession, the communities of Lamorinda observed a visually emotional display of solidarity amongst the "brothers in blue" honoring one of their own - Cpl. Kevin Mooney.
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| Parents and students deposit flowers and toys at school memorial site.
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| Parents call for school safety as community mourns crossing guard death |
| By Sharon K. Sobotta |
| Ashley Dias showed up at Stanley Middle School long before the students on the morning of Sept. 8. Dias wasn't new to the job of being a crossing guard, but he was just two days into his assignment at that ...read |
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| From left: Jade Profilio, Georgia Winkles, Hanna Hageboeck, Apple Walton, Emma Johnson, Gianna Manzone, Isabela Yanakieva and Aly Kirke
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| Lamorinda girls volleyball preview |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Like all the other fall sports, the girls volleyball teams were forced to make some adjustments, though far fewer than under the spring protocols. "There were no major changes in our preparation," said ...read |
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| Orinda welcomes new staff, recognizes Cynthia Casey |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| The Orinda City Council took the opportunity at its Sept. 7 meeting to welcome aboard some new hires. Micki Cronin has begun work as the new senior management analyst, a position that was promised by the city ...read |
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| Long-term public works director Larry Theis leaves Orinda |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| Larry Theis, who has been with Orinda for eight years as Director of Public Works and Assistant City Manager, is leaving for a position in the private sector. Orinda Mayor Amy Worth said it had been an honor ...read |
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| Orinda honors outgoing police chief, David Cook |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| The Orinda City Council on Sept. 7 took the opportunity to formally commend David Cook on his service as Orinda's chief of police. Cook's two-year term as chief of police in Orinda included some very ...read |
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First responders bid farewell to MPD officer
Parents call for school safety as community mourns crossing guard death
Planning Commission reapproves application for six residential condos on Mt. Diablo Boulevard
'BeKind 21' campaign under way in Lafayette
Town council reviews options to fill Stromberg's vacated seat
South Camino Pablo Annexation and Subdivision appeal denied
EBMUD gives water conservation tips for current drought conditions
Town of Moraga honors three-time mayor, Al Dessayer, for 47 years of service
Moraga's street repair project picks up where it left off
Orinda welcomes new staff, recognizes Cynthia Casey
Long-term public works director Larry Theis leaves Orinda
Orinda honors outgoing police chief, David Cook
EBMUD updates Orinda on drought, infrastructure and vegetation management
Lafayette Police Blotter
Moraga Police Blotter
Letters to the editor
Outdoor event planning business pairs perfectly with pandemic restrictions
'Movie Under the Stars' returns to Moraga Commons
Cal Shakes returns with 'The Winter's Tale'
Gold Coast Chamber Players kick off season with 'Spheres of Influence'
Energy bites pack flavorful punch
Oscar finalist 'Better Days' from China at Orinda Theatre
'Anything Goes' at the Moraga Art Gallery
Colleges are 'getting back to normal' - or are they?
Two original exhibitions open at Saint Mary's College Museum of Art
Terry Towers Witharm
Lamorinda girls volleyball preview
Campolindo's Robbie Mascheroni named Boys Athlete of the Week
Flitter tapped as head varsity girl's basketball coach at Campolindo
Saint Mary's men's soccer on the cusp of success
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
Lamorinda home sales recorded
It's wildfire season: Be prepared beyond a 'go bag'
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| Lamorinda girls volleyball preview |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Like all the other fall sports, the girls volleyball teams were forced to make some adjustments, though far fewer than under the spring protocols. "There were no major changes in our preparation," said ...read |
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| Campolindo's Robbie Mascheroni named Boys Athlete of the Week |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| With 6 receptions for 202 yards and 3 touchdowns in Campolindo's 56-21 victory in Moreau Catholic high school in the first week of the football season, Robbie Mascheroni was named the Bay Area News Group Boys ...read |
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| Saint Mary's men's soccer on the cusp of success |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| With a record of 40-4-3 over the last three seasons, the Saint Mary's soccer team has not lost a beat winning three of their first five games this season. With the players on last year's team not being ...read |
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| Cal Shakes returns with 'The Winter's Tale' |
| By Lou Fancher |
"Infuriating, hideous, comfortable, cooperative, divisive, dystopic, transformative, technological, popcorn, lost, frustrating, light, dark, isolating."
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| Energy bites pack flavorful punch |
| By Susie Iventosch |
| These little nuggets are full of energy, made with so many delicious nuts and seeds! They are crunchy and creamy, and salty and sweet, and tasty and healthy and easy . oh my! They are super flavorful, made ...read |
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