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New Fuels Mitigation Specialists will be involved in work such as this controlled burn as part of three-year pilot program funded by a new state grant. Photo Vera Kochan
MOFD awarded $800K grant for three-year pilot program
By Jennifer Wake
In what the Moraga-Orinda Fire District Chief Dave Winnacker described as a "Hail Mary," the governing board at a special meeting on Feb. 22 unanimously moved to accept an $800,000 Grant Subaward from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for a three-year pilot program that would fund two Wildland Fire Specialists to work with residents to mitigate fire risk. The motion also authorized a $60,000 General Fund budget adjustment revenue increase and authorized the FY2023 General Fund Expenditure Budget Adjustment Increase in the amount of $60,000. Winnacker worked
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Acalanes volleyball vs Bishop O'Dowd (33) Joseph Costelli, Liam Hill and Douglas Roberts (white) Photo Jon Kingdon
Lamorinda Volleyball hits new heights
By Jon Kingdon
With Acalanes starting off strong, Campolindo coming off winning the NCS and a new coach at Miramonte, things are looking up for the Lamorinda volleyball teams, each in their own unique way.
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Orinda City Council returns in person, hears about drainage problems, farmers' market disruption
By Sora O'Doherty
The Orinda City Council's March 7 meeting took place in the Orinda Library Auditorium for the first time in about three years. Despite meetings having been held on the Zoom meeting platform, the return to ...read
SMC coach Randy Bennett and the team hear seeding on March 12. Photo Ben Enos
Saint Mary's seeded 5th in NCAA Tournament
By Jon Kingdon
For the 15th straight season, and the 16th time, Saint Mary's will be playing in the post season under Coach Randy Bennett. This is the ninth time Saint Mary's will be playing in the NCAA tournament, along ...read

Tulip magnolias and palms are an uncommon, yet gorgeous combination. Photos Cynthia Brian
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
By Cynthia Brian
"Rain, rain go away. Come again another day!" ~ Nursery Rhyme
Do you remember being a child tired of the winter mud puddles ...read
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Keeping wild animals wild

We see the coyotes in Lamorinda. Often, we see them not only in the early morning and late evenings, but mid-day. We see them wandering in neighborhoods distant from open space.
Seeing a coyote particularly scares me. About two years ago, my mom and sister were taking a walk mid-morning when a coyote viciously
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Support for Orinda Workers

As a resident and teacher in Orinda, I am grateful and humbled for the support that the Orinda community showed in passing Measure Z. I hope we consider extending this support to other Orinda workers. How far would...


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Council discusses potential state legislature grant projects; Pleasant Hill Road Pathway project pulled from list for now
By Lou Fancher
A considerable portion of the City Council's Feb. 27 meeting was devoted to a discussion and public comments about four Lafayette projects under review with potential to be submitted for possible grants to the ...read

Council approves proposals for PD's 'Go Slow Lafayette' campaign
By Elaine Borden Chandler
Lafayette's Chief of Police Ben Alldritt gave a presentation on Lafayette PD's "Go Slow Lafayette" campaign to the City Council on Feb. 27. The campaign is focused on improving pedestrian and traffic safety ...read

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Update on the town's mid-year financial condition
By Vera Kochan
Moraga's Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were adopted in June 2022. The mid-year report gives the opportunity to assess any revenues and expenditures thus far, as well as identify ...read

Moraga appoints new town manager
By Vera Kochan
The Moraga Town Council wasted no time in looking for a new town manager by creating an ad hoc committee, hiring an executive search firm, soliciting staff and resident feedback, and sifting through a ...read

A few reasons why horse sightings began to poop out along Moraga's streets
By Vera Kochan
Seeing horses and cattle on the hills of Moraga is a common sight. There was a time when you didn't have to look up at the hills to see horses, because they were walking down the streets of town carrying their ...read
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Orinda mid-year budget adjustments are limited to two, budget remains balanced
By Sora O'Doherty
In one of two mid-cycle budget adjustments, Orinda found the funding to add one full-time-equivalent (FTE) position in Parks and Rec. The department, which is responsible for increased revenue during the ...read

Orinda City Council returns in person, hears about drainage problems, farmers' market disruption
By Sora O'Doherty
The Orinda City Council's March 7 meeting took place in the Orinda Library Auditorium for the first time in about three years. Despite meetings having been held on the Zoom meeting platform, the return to ...read

Strong win likely for Orinda school parcel tax
By Sora O'Doherty
At the close of polls on March 7, Measure Z, the parcel tax for Orinda schools, was looking like passing with a three-quarters majority, while only a two-thirds majority was required for passage. This special ...read
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Lamorinda Volleyball hits new heights
Saint Mary's seeded 5th in NCAA Tournament
Council discusses potential state legislature grant projects; Pleasant Hill Road Pathway project pulled from list for now
Council approves proposals for PD's 'Go Slow Lafayette' campaign
Update on the town's mid-year financial condition
Moraga appoints new town manager
Proclamation issued to SMC basketball coach for 500th win
A few reasons why horse sightings began to poop out along Moraga's streets
MCF donates funds to town for restroom structure
Orinda mid-year budget adjustments are limited to two, budget remains balanced
Orinda City Council returns in person, hears about drainage problems, farmers' market disruption
The annual Poul Anderson writing contest for Orinda high school students opens
Strong win likely for Orinda school parcel tax
Orinda makes appointments to committees and commissioners, but needs more
Trimble likes Bigbellies, 'and he cannot lie'
Orinda legislator honored for securing state funding for regional park
Letters to the editor
Lafayette Police Blotter
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MOFD awarded $800K grant for three-year pilot program
Pacific Chamber Orchestra presents spirited program, 'Passionate'
'Cairo Conspiracy' - a spy thriller in today's Egypt
Irish Soda Bread a perfect staple for St. Patrick's Day
Looking Good in Lamorinda
Orinda Troop 303 honors five new Eagle Scouts
Four outstanding students from Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School honored
Gale Gettinger
James Joseph Putkey
Four college visit must dos
Orinda students take home Excellence in Acting award at JTF-West
Miramonte students volunteer in Chinese New Year Parade
National Charity League Lamorinda honors class of 2023
Campo volleyball coaches Vuong and Chen - a tough pair to beat
SPRING and SUMMER CAMPS 2023
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
Lamorinda home sales recorded
Help! Why can't I stay organized?
Strong win likely for Orinda school parcel tax
By Sora O'Doherty
At the close of polls on March 7, Measure Z, the parcel tax for Orinda schools, was looking like passing with a three-quarters majority, while only a two-thirds majority was required for passage. This special ...read

Four college visit must dos
By Elizabeth LaScala
There is no better way to find out if a college is a good match for you than by scheduling a campus visit. Today's busy families make sacrifices in time and money to tour campuses, so make yours count.
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Campo volleyball coaches Vuong and Chen - a tough pair to beat
By Jon Kingdon
When David Chen came to Campolindo as a coach of the boys' volleyball team, John Vuong was already a coach for the Cougars. When Vuong saw Chen working with the JV boys' team, his first thought was "this is a ...read

Lamorinda Volleyball hits new heights
By Jon Kingdon
With Acalanes starting off strong, Campolindo coming off winning the NCS and a new coach at Miramonte, things are looking up for the Lamorinda volleyball teams, each in their own unique way.
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Saint Mary's seeded 5th in NCAA Tournament
By Jon Kingdon
For the 15th straight season, and the 16th time, Saint Mary's will be playing in the post season under Coach Randy Bennett. This is the ninth time Saint Mary's will be playing in the NCAA tournament, along ...read
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Pacific Chamber Orchestra presents spirited program, 'Passionate'
Submitted by Leslie Silberman
Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO)ˇwelcomes audiences to experience the passionate Nuevo tango of Piazzolla's "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires," an exquisite blend of classical and jazz in its thrilling program, ...read

'Cairo Conspiracy' - a spy thriller in today's Egypt
By Sophie Braccini
Tarik Saleh is the writer and director of the movie, "Cairo Conspiracy," that will be presented in Orinda for at least one week, starting on March 24. Saleh is a Swedish national of Egyptian decent with a keen ...read

Irish Soda Bread a perfect staple for St. Patrick's Day
By Susie Iventosch
It's just so much fun working with fellow Lamorinda Weekly writers who love to cook and discover new recipes as much as I do. Sora O'Doherty is just one of those, and she is always sending me fun recipe ideas ...read

Looking Good in Lamorinda
By Moya Stone
Viva Magenta is the color of the year, says Pantone Color Institute, the company behind the standardized color matching system. Magenta comes from the red family and it is described by Pantone as a shade with ...read
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