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…
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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 Candidates Night on Oct. 6
Moraga Citizens Network, a nonprofit organization in Moraga dedicated to encouraging civic, recreational, and community engagements, will be hosting a Moraga Candidates Night on…
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…
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…
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…
Town required to upgrade technology in Council Chambers
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law (October 2025) a bill that requires municipalities to upgrade their equipment for open meetings. Senate Bill 707 would entail better public…
New Town banners bring spring to Moraga skyline
Ten new banners can be seen throughout Moraga’s scenic corridors, having taken the place of the ones proclaiming “Welcome Back Gaels” which will make a reappearance in the…
Moraga School District’s Ballot Measure I gets endorsement from Town Council
The Moraga School District’s (MSD) board adopted resolution 26-30 in February to put Measure I (Teacher Retention and Academic Preservation Measure) on the upcoming June ballot.…
Moraga Chamber celebrates Business and Nonprofit of 2026
The Moraga Chamber of Commerce honored Business of the Year (Moraga Ace Hardware & Lumber) and Nonprofit of the Year (Moraga Lions Club) during a small reception on April 18 at…
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,…
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…