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| Local residents gather during National Night Out |
| Submitted by Chuck Silva |
| Residents of the Lafayette Meadows neighborhood - which includes the streets Carol, Berta, Marlene, Janet, Judith, Anita and Vista Via - gathered Aug. 2 at Community Commons on Carol Lane to meet and greet local law enforcement and fire personnel as part of the National Night Out initiative which is celebrated the first Tuesday of each August (https://natw.org/).
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| Donald L. Rheem Elementary School students get hot lunch on Aug. 12.
Photo Sora O'Doherty |
| Rolling out universal meal service at schools has joys and disappointments |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| As Lamorinda kids went back to school in August, social media erupted in a barrage of comments. While parents were concerned, there was largely a tone of understanding, as Lamorinda schools began to roll out ...read |
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| Lamorinda elections begin to take shape |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| As the first period for candidates to file to run for office closed on Aug. 12, a number of incumbents in Lamorinda chose not to run again. This reopens the nomination period until Aug. 17 for non-incumbents ...read |
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| Colorful African daisies. Photos Cynthia Brian |
| Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian |
| By Cynthia Brian |
| "Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile, some have a sad expression, some are pensive and diffident, others again are plain, honest, and upright." ~ Henry Ward ...read |
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Equal representation in local news
Your August 3 article, "Swim clubs dive into OMPA traditions," perpetuates special-needs athletes' invisibility by erasing their existence.
The writer's focus on the "magical air" and sense of "unique
community" fostered by a meet among private swim clubs fails to
mention the participation of the East Bay Sea Serpents, a local team
of Special Olympic athletes.
I hope future ...
Acalanes and Lafayette School Board endorsement
To my fellow Lafayette residents: If you don't often pay attention to our local school board elections, now is the time. In particular, this November, I ask for your support in voting for Sarah Lind, Niels Larsen and Robb McSorley for Lafayette School Board and Gabe Ledeen, Renee Nowac and Mark Woolway for Acalanes Union High School Board.
I have spent the last 21 years devoted to coaching and mentoring the youth of Lafayette, currently involved with two sports...
Discrimination versus racism
A June 22 letter in this paper continued efforts by some in this community to curb school Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs.
Quoting Ibram X. Kendi, the writer shared important guidance,
"The only remedy to racist...
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| Orinda Planning Commission approves first Lamorinda hydrogen filling station |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| The Union 76 station on the corner of Moraga Way and Northwood Drive in the Orinda Theatre District will be able to sell hydrogen fuel, in addition to gasoline. The project was first proposed in December 2020 ...read |
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| Theatre Square is going to the dogs |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| Must love dogs? Jen Frase just loves dogs. In fact, she adores them. As a photographer for the past 15 years, she changed her focus to just dogs about two years ago and now has opened Jen Frase Photography, ...read |
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| Lamorinda Idol finals return to Orinda Theatre |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| Must love dogs? Jen Frase just loves dogs. In fact, she adores them. As a photographer for the past 15 years, she changed her focus to just dogs about two years ago and now has opened Jen Frase Photography, ...read |
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Rolling out universal meal service at schools has joys and disappointments
Lamorinda elections begin to take shape
Council considers 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report, focuses on evacuation routes
Intergenerational dialogue inspires learning & growing in Lamorinda
New LafSD Superintendent excited to meet district students & families
How Moraga streets got their names
Annual Pear Harvest yields several thousand pounds of fruit
State Secretary of State's Office strives to squelch election process rumor mill
Moraga Community Service Day planned, Oct. 1 and 2
Orinda Planning Commission approves first Lamorinda hydrogen filling station
Theatre Square is going to the dogs
Lamorinda Idol finals return to Orinda Theatre
Local residents gather during National Night Out
Don't wait for the wildfire 'go order' before preparing to go
Lafayette Police Blotter
Moraga Police Blotter
Letters to the editor
Lamorinda's wealth of health on display at Moraga Commons
Moraga native and ultra marathoner Rod Farvard
Fruity and fabulous Peach Plumb Crumb Pie
Modern verse translation of Shakespeare's 'King Lear' opens at Cal Shakes, Sept. 7; Ting to step down after 7 years at helm
'Lost Illusions' - how great literature can give birth to excellent entertainment
Community Open House at Lafayette Community Garden, Aug. 28
1,000 backpacks distributed during Backpack Giveaway
Moraga Lions' Achievement Awards presented
Ann Stearns Ramseyer Kapelke
John William Creech, Jr.
Donovan Lloyd (Don) Jenkins
Angelena J. Sakalay
Acalanes' Stefan Raeth starts his major league baseball career
Liftathon at Acalanes High School
Rancho Colorados swimmers score at LSC and CCCC
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
Lamorinda home sales recorded
What to do when it's moving day for your home theater
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| Acalanes' Stefan Raeth starts his major league baseball career |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| For the second year in a row, a player from Acalanes was drafted by a major league baseball team. Last year, Davis Diaz, a shortstop, was drafted right out of high school in the 10th round by the Arizona ...read |
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| Moraga native and ultra marathoner Rod Farvard |
| By Jon Kingdon |
If Moraga native, Rod Farvard, asks you to come along with him for a little run, be forewarned that little can be a relative term. Know that the "Far" is Farvard is no misnomer.
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| Liftathon at Acalanes High School |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Sports has become a year-round event for many high schoolers. If they're not playing in a summer league, many spend their summers preparing for the upcoming school year on the field and in the weight room.read |
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| Moraga native and ultra marathoner Rod Farvard |
| By Jon Kingdon |
If Moraga native, Rod Farvard, asks you to come along with him for a little run, be forewarned that little can be a relative term. Know that the "Far" is Farvard is no misnomer.
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| Fruity and fabulous Peach Plumb Crumb Pie |
| By Susie Iventosch |
| It's definitely fruit pie season, and with peaches and plums beautifully ripe at the produce markets, this is a good one to make right now. I make a lot of pies, but there are two new things I did with this ...read |
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