Paranormal activity at Moraga’s Rancho Laguna Park?
Just in time for Halloween, another ghost stakeout in Lamorinda yielded interesting results. This time the location was Moraga’s Rancho Laguna Park. Recalling a stakeout…
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MPD receives CHP Cannabis Grant
The Moraga Police Department (MPD) was awarded a California Highway Patrol Cannabis Grant in the amount of $165,998 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The funds will be used toward the…
A deep-dive into the meaning of the word “moraga”
Moraga means many things to its residents -- great schools, open spaces, the home of Saint Mary’s College, a good place to raise a family, and so much more. According…
Town Council receives Moraga Library redwood tree removal update
When the Moraga Town Council approved an April 8 Town Facilities Energy Reliability Project involving solar improvements at Town-owned facilities, it included the Moraga Library.…
Pear & Wine Festival kicks off fall season in Lamorinda
On a beautiful sunny day with activities galore, hundreds of local residents celebrated the beginning of fall on Sept. 26 during Moraga’s annual Pear & Wine Festival at Commons…
Moraga Historical Society sponsors Antiques Roadshow-type event with Michaan’s Auctions
The Moraga Historical Society encouraged the public to clean out their closets, attics, and garages in order to “find out if a family heirloom has monetary value in addition to…
Zenbrosbreaks opens trading card shop in Moraga
A unique store has opened in Moraga’s Rheem Valley Shopping Center. Brothers Ben and Matt Scheve have seen their childhood dreams become a reality with Zenbrosbreaks, a new…
Wildfire inspections and other preparations heat up in Lamorinda
For the past few months, Moraga and Orinda residents whose property did not comply with fire codes were sent pre-citation notification mailings emblazoned with the words “Notice…
Moraga acquires two more pieces of art located off of St. Mary’s Road
The Town of Moraga is fast becoming an outdoor art gallery thanks to the efforts of the Art in Public Spaces Committee (APSC). Two new installations are gracing the town along St.…
Town Council approves Technical Disruption Policy
The State of California’s Senate Bill 707 required that “all legislative bodies” offer remote public access for Town Council meetings effective on or before July 1, 2026.…
Historical interpretive banners liven up the bandshell in Moraga Commons Park
A new decorative feature to Moraga Commons Park is an installation of five historical interpretative banners hanging against some prominent columns of the bandshell. The display…
Hacienda’s La Sala building headed for demolition
Moraga’s Hacienda de las Flores, which can be seen through a grove of trees from Moraga Road, was built in 1916. The La Sala building, a later addition to the property, was…
Saint Mary’s College placed on accreditation warning
The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) sent a letter on July 9 to Saint Mary’s College President Roger Thompson, issuing a warning that the school’s…
Remembering the first female Moraga mayor: Sue McNulty Rainey
In what became a milestone in Moraga, Sue McNulty Rainey was elected to the Town Council in 1974 – the same year that the Town was incorporated. Not only was she the lone…
Parks and Rec updates Town Council on Open Space community engagement
For the past year, Moraga's Parks and Recreation Department has held several community engagement pop-ups to determine what direction residents would like to see its parks take…
Notable improvements to Rheem Valley Shopping Center
The scaffolding has come down, and anyone visiting the Rheem Valley Shopping Center recently has noticed the visible improvements to the buildings’ façades. Repairs have been…
Mysterious monument stands guard in front of History Center
For those unfamiliar with its location, the History Center can be found just around the right-side corner of the Moraga Library. Standing guard at the Center’s door is a rusty,…
Street Rehabilitation Construction Project to affect several of Moraga’s main roads
The Moraga Town Council passed a measure approving the 2025 and 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 25-401, CIP 26-401) during its May 27 meeting. In doing so, a…
Town establishes Ceremonial Flag Display Policy
After staff presented Moraga Council members with two flag display policies (traditional governmental or governmental ceremonial) during the April 22 meeting, Council chose to…
Director of Public Works position filled internally
The Town of Moraga didn’t have to look very far in order to fill the vacated position of Director of Public Works/Town Engineer. Nate Levine, who previously held the role of…
Grocery Outlet opening falls behind schedule
The much-anticipated opening of the new Grocery Outlet in Moraga’s Rheem Valley Shopping Center has prospective shoppers collectively holding their breath. The November…
Residents provide valuable feedback during Livable Moraga Walking Tour
The Public Works Department held a May 16 Livable Moraga Road Walking Tour between Donald Drive and Corliss Drive. Its purpose was to collect feedback from not only residents but…
SMC holds Active Shooter Response Workshop
Saint Mary’s College held an Active Shooter Response Workshop on April 9 and 15 for students and staff in order to explain key concepts to help protect both individuals and the…
Flag display policy discussed during Town Council meeting
Moraga’s Town Council considered two Flag Display Policy options during its April 22 meeting. Option one was a Traditional Flag Display and option two was a Governmental…