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From left: Arash Misaghi (brother), Sina Panah (son) and Mitra Misaghi infront of store Photo Andy Scheck
Sustainable Florist Opens in Orinda
By Sophie Braccini
Seasonal and locally-grown food is now part of everyone's vernacular, if not something on everyone's dinner plate. But using local seasonal flowers for your home or for your wedding? That's a rather new concept, and it's what Mitra Misaghi is doing. ...read
Cherry pickers illustrate the size of the proposed building. View from BART's south entrance. Photos Andy Scheck
Cherry Picker Party in Lafayette Parking Lot
By Cathy Tyson
The brightly-colored installation, looking a bit like an amusement park, was hard to miss if you happened to be in Lafayette last week. As reported in the March 28 edition of this paper, scaffolding and ...read

Siblings Fabiola and Roberto Martinez manage Moraga Produce Photo Sophie Braccini
Moraga Produce Market Opens at Rheem
By Sophie Braccini
Many came to Moraga Produce on Friday, April 6, even though the store didn't advertise its "soft opening," but the new produce store, located in the Rheem Shopping Center, north of CVS, had a bit of a rocky ...read
From left: Austin Rei, Josh Cushing, James Marvel and Cole Rider Photo A. Scheck
Campolindo Seniors to Play College Baseball
Alex Kozela
Campolindo High School has had its fair share of success the past couple of years and baseball is on the list of teams that truly make the Cougars a powerhouse in high school sports. ...read

A Bewick's wren in Al Kyte's garden Photos Al Kyte
Attracting Birds to the Native Backyard
By Sophie Braccini
A couple of chickadees fed to their little hearts' content on a suet feeder, unaware of the couple of humans, Bill and Claire Gilbert, observing them from their breakfast nook....read
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Editor:

As Hollywood goes, so goes Lamorinda.
On March 29, The New York Times reported that "[a] far-reaching rezoning plan . . . would turn parts of Hollywood into a mini-city -- with residential and commercial towers rising on streets like Vine, Hollywood, and Sunset . . . "
The Times went on to say that the plan for Hollywood "has set off a storm of opposition from residents fearful that it would destroy the rakish small-town charm of their community with soaring anodyne buildings that block views of the Hollywood Hills (and its iconic sign) and overwhelm streets with traffic."
Similar environmentally disruptive plans are in the works for Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda.
Tall buildings and high-density housing are planned for the downtown regions of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda.
In Orinda, for example, the city council voted unanimously in February to advance plans for a 67-unit downtown apartment complex. The complex would have room for about 37 cars.
Before Lamorindans are saddled with irreversible high-rise, high-density housing, the voters in each city must be able to decide, in city-wide referendums, whether or not to permit the construction of such housing. Locally elected politicians must be held accountable for their actions. ...read
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Changes Coming to the West End
By Cathy Tyson
Lafayette's west end is slowly but surely growing, care of Branagh Development. Three projects are in the pipeline at various stages of approval along Mt. Diablo Boulevard: Eco Vive West - located at the ...read

More Spending on Road Repair Expected
By Cathy Tyson
The usually financially conservative Lafayette City Council has indicated it is willing to open up purse strings a bit to address road repair. In the aftermath of last years' failure of Measure G, the parcel ...read

Lafayette's New Parking Meter.... Now your credit card will feed 'er
By Cathy Tyson
Will that be plastic or coins? In response to the city's auditor suggesting that the city reduce cash transactions, the City Council opted for a three month trial run of solar powered parking meters that ...read
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42 Days for a Show of Faith
By Sophie Braccini
Who could resist women's tears and the innocent pleas of little children to save off-leash dog hours in Moraga, even from the distant pedestal where the Town Council presides over the destiny of the town? On ...read

Measure A, Coming Soon to Moraga Voters
By Sophie Braccini
When Superintendent Bruce Burns stands in front of an audience to present facts about the Moraga School District (MSD), he is not shy about pointing out the achievements of the district he's led for a little ...read

Hetfield Development may be Moving Toward Conciliation
By Sophie Braccini
A smaller footprint and smaller lots were favored by the Moraga Planning Commission on April 2 as it reviewed the final Environmental Impact Report for the subdivision of the Hetfield property, which is ...read<
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Assessing the Health of the Community's Heart Orinda Mayor presents State of the City Address
Laurie Snyder
"There are many ways to examine the health of our town," said Orinda Mayor Steve Glazer in his State of the City address

Orindans Make Their Voices Heard Regarding Downtown Development
Laurie Snyder
Twenty-eight area residents rose to express their opinions during the public comments portion of a March 27 meeting co-hosted by Orinda's City ...read

The Environment - Where We All Meet Orindans to roll up sleeves at fourth annual Orinda in Action Day
Laurie Snyder
"The environment," said Lady Bird Johnson, "is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; ...read
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Cherry Picker Party in Lafayette Parking Lot
Moraga Produce Market Opens at Rheem
Changes Coming to the West End
More Spending on Road Repair Expected
Lafayette's New Parking Meter.... Now your credit card will feed 'er
Moraga Police Blotter
42 Days for a Show of Faith
Measure A, Coming Soon to Moraga Voters
Hetfield Development may be Moving Toward Conciliation
Moraga's Swing Vote, Vice Mayor Howard Harpham
Moraga Librarian Beth Girshman Moves to Orinda
Assessing the Health of the Community's Heart Orinda Mayor presents State of the City Address
Orindans Make Their Voices Heard Regarding Downtown Development
Letters to the Editor
Miramonte Student Speaker Wins Again
Girl Scout Troop #30794 Gold Award Winners
SMC Student-Athletes Bring Sports Equipment, Experience to Peru
2012 Eagle Scouts of Troop 204 Help Many
Lynn's Top Five The Good Divorce Means Financial Preparedness
Plan, Prepare - Ready!
"Futures" Has Moraga Commons Looking Bright
Performers for Progress a Generous Act
Rube Goldberg at Stanley: Some Assembly Required
Richard McLean: Painting to Exactitude
Look Who's Cooking at Burton Valley
Funk and Exuberance Shared at Stanley
Mirror Mirror
As Seen in Lamorinda
Tennis Pro and Artist Donates Collection to Help Mentor
Acalanes Artist on a Mission
Sister-to-S ister Summit Gives Middle-School Girls Voice, Guidance
Breakfast at Moraga Hallmark
Campo's Academic Decathlon Team Earns Impressive Individual Awards at State Competition
Moraga Juniors' May Garden Tour Promises to Inspire
Chilean Mushroom Pil-Pil
Chilean Mushroom Pil-Pil
Earth Day 2012 in Lafayette
Lafayette Community Garden Opens on Earth Day
The Environment - Where We All Meet Orindans to roll up sleeves at fourth annual Orinda in Action Day
Orinda Family and Home Expo on Earth Day
Lunch Hour Clean Up at the Reservoir
Moraga Beautiful Day
Sustainable Florist Opens in Orinda
Pimp My Ride!
business briefs
Campolindo Seniors to Play College Baseball
Miramonte , Campolindo Tennis Teams Neck-and-Neck for DFAL's Top Spot
Divers Compete in Dual Meet
Lamorinda Rugby Bay South Conference Champion
Moraga Baseball Association Box Scores
Lamorinda Boasts CYO Baketball Champions
Riders Jump into Spring Success
Mother, Son Earn Gold Medals
Lafayette Little League
LAMORINDA SUMMER CAMPS 2012 /#2
Hands-On Learning 'New Normal' for Summer Camps Galileo Summer Quest Program Opens in Lafayette
Attracting Birds to the Native Backyard
Lamorinda Home Sales recorded
Lamorinda Foreclosures recorded
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
Performers for Progress a Generous Act
By Lou Fancher
How often do high school students perform miraculous acts of generosity for complete strangers? At Miramonte High School in Orinda, the answer is twice a year.
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Rube Goldberg at Stanley: Some Assembly Required
Cathy Dausman
Two balloons. Three judges. Ten steps. Ten contestants.
Add cardboard tubes, plastic, string, needles and pins, assorted ...read
School Calendar
Acalanes Union High School District
Board Room AUHSD Office
1212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette
Wednesday, April 18, at 7:30pm

Lafayette School District
LAFSD Office
3477 School Street, Lafayette
Wednesday, April 11, at 7pm
Wednesday, May 9, at 7pm

Moraga School District
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Auditorium 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga
Tuesday, May 8, at 7:30pm

Orinda Union School District
OUSD Office 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda
Monday, May 14, at 6pm
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Campolindo Seniors to Play College Baseball
Alex Kozela
Campolindo High School has had its fair share of success the past couple of years and baseball is on the list of teams that truly make the Cougars a powerhouse in high school sports.

Lamorinda Rugby Bay South Conference Champion
Submitted by Doug McKinley
Lamorinda varsity gold rugby pulled off an upset win to take the Bay South Conference Championship. On March 23, ranked #20 by Rugby Magazine, Lamorinda defeated #2 San Francisco Golden Gate (SFGG).
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Riders Jump into Spring Success
Submitted by Heather O'Donnell
The hunter-jumper show season has begun in California and local horsewomen have enjoyed early wins. Marieka Maesen, a Camino Pablo third grader riding for Redwood Ranch, entered the Skye Valley Hunter-Jumper ...read
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Upcoming aMFa exhibits: "City Life comes to Orinda,” an exhibit of Urban Scapes by award-winning artists Erica Pollock and Barbara Fracchia Thursday, April 12, with an Artist’s Reception ...

For its final concert of the 2011-2012 season, Pacific Chamber Symphony, Lawrence Kohl conductor presents a pair of works by two musical giants: “Water Music” by George Frideric Handel ...

2012’s Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest, open to all students who reside and/or attend high school in Orinda. Entry Categories are Science Fiction, Essay/Memoir, Poetry and Short Story. ...

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"Futures" Has Moraga Commons Looking Bright
Cathy Dausman
While adults and children played on a recent sunny morning at Moraga Commons, two men and two women swept the parking lot of leaves, moss, and litter. Chad Cordon, Bill Davenport, Pam Rohrer, Jennifer Campbell ...read

Richard McLean: Painting to Exactitude
By Jennifer Wake
The soft sheen of sweat, the tense muscles and popping veins of the horse in Richard McLean's 44 x 54 inch oil painting Kahlua Lark (1979) evokes a sense of wonder. You can almost smell the strands of hay ...read

Moraga Juniors' May Garden Tour Promises to Inspire
By Sophie Braccini
This year's Moraga Juniors' Garden Tour will feature six diverse Lamorinda gardens, from modern to poetic to whimsical. The self-guided tour on May 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., promises to surprise, delight and ...read

Earth Day 2012 in Lafayette
By Sophie Braccini
Sustainable Lafayette is bringing the Lamorinda community into a worldly event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 that, according to earthday2012.org will mobilize one billion people. In Lafayette, about ...read
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