Published on January 17th, 2024
The Real Estate Year in Review
It was an interesting year for buyers and sellers of residential real estate during 2023 in Lamorinda. The higher interest rates as well as a lack of supply kept the number of transactions down for the year. Sales volume was much lower in each community and the ...By Conrad Bassett, Licensed Real Estate Broker and CRP, GMS-T
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Published on January 17th, 2024
Gardennest brings floral beauty to Country Club Plaza
Assistant Planner Darin Hughes introduced the Orinda City Council on Dec. 5 to a number of new businesses recently opened in the city.
Among those new businesses was Gardennest, a ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 17th, 2024
Lafayette Chamber names Hollie Lucas-Alcalay Business Person of the Year
On a rainy, cold Saturday morning in downtown Lafayette, Hollie Lucas-Alcalay's shop -Hollie's Homegrown - is warm and cozy as a handful of new customers trickle in and check out the wine and cheese sampling menus and the freshly made products throughout the store and ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on January 3rd, 2024
New owners at Serika, Theatre Square
Chef Max Purevdorj and his wife Tuya Oyuntuya have taken over the Japanese restaurant Serika in Theatre Square. Although the name remains the same, Purevdorj has completely changed the menu and brought in a whole new crew since taking over last August. Purevdorj, a ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 3rd, 2024
August and Ivy Salon is thriving in Theatre Square
August and Ivy Salon Co-owners Lily Fortson and Chelsea Salezo moved to Orinda Theatre Square last January, charmed by the location, which felt quaint and perfect to them. They relied on sweat equity to remodel the space, calling in family members to help with ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on November 8th, 2023
New college advisory business comes to Lamorinda
Sunny Grewal has brought a new business to Lamorinda: Advantage College Planning. While the business has been around for about 18 years, Grewal and his partner and wife Naomi Grewal are bringing it to the East Bay. The couple lives in Orinda and have their business ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on October 25th, 2023
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The third quarter of 2023, as expected, ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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Published on October 11th, 2023
Orinda's Crane Terrace Winery joins bonded ranks of AVA
Nestled on a private estate in Orinda’s Sleepy Hollow neighborhood, Crane Terrace Winery, a 2-year Lamorinda Wine Growers Association member, had once produced their wines exclusively for personal enjoyment or sharing with friends. Having gone through the rigors of ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 13th, 2023
Lamorinda Jiu-JItsu and Kickboxing women's self-defense class empowers participants
The Lamorinda Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing studio hosted its bimonthly women's self-defense class on Aug. 20. The 90-minute session taught participants strategies to confront potential predators and prevent assaults.
By Emma Wong
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Published on August 30th, 2023
Campo alum invents Torch Sensors - an outdoor smoke detector for use against wildfires
It wasn't all that long ago when Campolindo High School alum, Vasya Tremsin (23), was busy winning accolades for his science projects. The 2018 graduate, whose classmates might remember him as Vasily, went on to attend the University of California at Berkeley, and ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on August 30th, 2023
Hollie's Homegrown prides itself on offering local artisan products
For years, Hollie's Homegrown was a mainstay at many of the local farmers' markets. Hollie Lucas-Alcalay had been looking for a retail location for quite some time, until she found the perfect spot on one of Lafayette's busiest intersections at the corner of Moraga ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
Mighty Market refill apothecary opens in Lafayette
No, it's not a new grocery store. Mighty Market (3568 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette) is best described by its co-owners/sisters as a refill apothecary and sustainable marketplace.
Bronwyn ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on July 5th, 2023
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The second quarter of 2023 remained strong on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. The total number of sales was down everywhere and the average price was steady in Lafayette but lower in Moraga and Orinda. The closings that occurred were those that mostly ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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Published on July 5th, 2023
New aquarium shop opens in Orinda Village
Owner A.J. Glassman cut the ribbon to open his new store in Orinda Village, The Fish Barn, on June 10, following a soft opening on June 3. The Fish Barn is located at 19 Orinda Way.
By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on May 24th, 2023
Realtor paints curbs to help first responders find homes faster
Local realtor Kristina McCann of Chroma Realty is offering a public service of painting fresh house numbers on curbs as part of a campaign to make homes easier for first responders to find in the event of an emergency, be that fire, medical, or a crime in progress. ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA