Contra Costa County Library hosts ‘AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly’ webinar
The old saying, “seeing is believing” no longer seems to apply now that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become commonplace in everyday living. The Contra Costa County…
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Town Council remembers former, three-term Mayor Al Dessayer
Moraga’s Town Council paid tribute to former Mayor Alfred “Al” Dessayer who passed away at the age of 86 on Feb. 25. A moment was set aside during the March 25 meeting to…
Llama alert at SMC
Periodically Saint Mary’s College offers some type of “pet” therapy for students to get up-close and personal exposure with a people-friendly animal. In the past,…
Town Council hears Facilities Energy Generation Project update
In an effort to prevent the possibility of future Pacific Gas & Electric's Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) disrupting the functioning of Town facilities such as the Moraga…
Young entrepreneur fulfilling her dreams in Rheem Valley Shopping Center
At 30 years old and likely one of the youngest business owners in Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Camille Bayani’s BEING Hair and Skin Studio is helping her to fulfill a passion…
Spring egg hunts kick off the season of family fun events
As one of the first of several family friendly spring events, the Moraga Junior Women’s Club held its 43rd Annual Spring Festival at Commons Park, attracting not only Lamorinda…
SMC’s Museum of Art opens new exhibit featuring three Bay Area artists
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art opened a new exhibit on Feb. 12, featuring three Bay Area artists, each with a different approach to their pieces. “Hilda Robinson:…
Moraga adopts resolution ratifying two MOFD ordinances
Moraga’s Town Council adopted a resolution ratifying Moraga-Orinda Fire District ordinances pertaining to Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) during its Feb. 11…
Saint Mary’s College holds a ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop
In the wake of recent federal immigration enforcement, Saint Mary’s College held a workshop for students, staff, and educators with the intent of providing legal rights guidance…
Moraga School District Board approves education parcel tax for June ballot
According to a government code, the Moraga School District (MSD) board of directors is required to conduct a public hearing before its final vote on whether to approve an…
Moraga and Orinda awarded $508K grant for Moraga Way Safety Study
The Town of Moraga and the City of Orinda are joining forces for the Moraga Way Safety and Connectivity Planning Study. To that end, both municipalities are sharing a $508,000…
EBMUD undertakes Carter and Arroyo Reservoir Improvement Project
East Bay Municipal Utility District has begun the Carter and Arroyo Reservoir Improvement Project with the intention of enhancing water quality, renewing aging infrastructure, and…
New Mayor demands improvements to Moraga Shopping Center
For several years, Moraga residents have complained about the dilapidated condition of the Moraga Shopping Center calling it a dump, a blight, tacky, unwelcoming, and an…
Lamorinda CERT’s drone presentation highlights usage within law enforcement and wildfire situations
Drones have become a popular piece of surveillance equipment, not only in today’s warfare to carry weapons, such as explosives, onto a battlefield or over civilian…
A look back at Rheem Valley Shopping Center 60 years ago
Now that a new Grocery Outlet is under construction at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center, it’s safe to say that there hasn’t been this type of retail development or…
Moraga receives yet another GFOA award
The Town of Moraga has received its third consecutive Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award this past December. The honor was…
Lamorinda wine growers ‘raise a glass’ to new tasting venue – Local Vines
It’s been several years in the making, but Local Vines, Lamorinda’s new wine tasting venue, has finally opened its doors in Lafayette. Located in the former Napa Auto Parts…
SMC students break plates to release finals week stress
Saint Mary’s College held a three-hour evening event for students intended to relieve the stress of finals week. Advertised as “Break a Plate and blow off some finals…
Moraga Town Council reorganizes
In one of the quickest Town Council reorganizations in recent years, its members took no time at all to select Moraga’s new mayor and vice mayor. As is customary during the…
Moraga Public Works Director retires after nearly nine years on the job
To say that Moraga Public Works Director/Town Engineer Shawn Knapp will leave behind a legacy of improvements during his tenure would be an understatement. The fact that he was…
Moraga Mayor Woehleke discusses State of the Town
Moraga Mayor Steve Woehleke basically went door-to-door by presenting his State of the Town to various organizations within the community. Moraga Citizens Network hosted his…
Grocery Outlet groundbreaking ceremony held in Rheem Valley Shopping Center
Not even rain could stop the Nov. 17 groundbreaking ceremony of the much-anticipated Grocery Outlet coming to the Rheem Valley Shopping Center at 576 Center Street. Deacon…
Antiquing can be a haunting experience
A common misconception with regards to a haunting is that the experience takes place within a facility such as a house, school, hospital, or any other type of structure. Not…
Moraga Historical Society celebrates 60th anniversary in style
Being in the “business” of history, the Moraga Historical Society can claim its place in that category with a milestone 60th anniversary. A fun-filled celebration was held on…