Siesta Valley Bowl moves toward opening this spring or summer
Siesta Valley Bowl announced two new hires recently. David Lefkowitz, senior vice president of Talent at Blue Note Entertainment Group, will lead talent booking and programming,…
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Off leash dog park at Orinda Oaks nears completion
The off-leash dog park at Orinda Oaks Park is nearly finished. Most of the fencing is up, although gates are still required. On a sunny day in April, a small dog named Paddington…
Ana Moon named Moraga Citizen of the Year
Moraga Citizens Network announced on April 2 that Ana Moon has been chosen as its 2026 Citizen of the Year for her "huge impact on the quality of the Moraga schools." Her…
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…
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…
Joaquin Moraga Adobe opens its doors for public tours
Since 2008 the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe have worked hard to save the historic site, and now they have succeeded gloriously. Over almost 20 years, the group sought to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New banners decorate Moraga’s skyline
Last year’s banners announcing Moraga’s 50th Anniversary of Incorporation added a decorative touch to the Town’s roadways and intersections. The new banners pay homage to…
Town Council considers regulation of food trucks
Residents may have noticed that recently food trucks have been parked and doing business on streets such as Moraga Road or Rheem Boulevard. At this point, the Moraga Municipal…