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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Published on May 10th, 2023
Chamber welcomes new businesses to Lafayette
The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and local dignitaries had a busy week April 20-23 at several ribbon cuttings for new businesses in the city, including Oasis Caf‚ (3594 Mt. Diablo Blvd.), LALA Dental (895 Moraga Rd., Ste 6) and Pedego Electric Bikes Lafayette (3539 ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on May 10th, 2023
Bush Poppy Flower Farm thrives in Orinda
A new endeavor in Moraga is highlighting Heather Marano and her Bush Poppy Flower Farm in Orinda. Across the Way, an adjunct of Moraga Hardware and Lumber, is now selling fresh flower bouquets provided by Marano on Fridays. Each bouquet retails for $25. She will also ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on April 26th, 2023
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The first quarter of 2023 began with a ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T; Licensed Real Estate Broker
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Published on April 12th, 2023
The heart of Lafayette loses some of its rhythm
On a given day, Jennifer McCarthy-Redman might have dropped off her children at Lafayette Elementary School, grabbed a morning coffee from Tutu's, a snack from Papillon, dinner from Urban Remedy and then meandered over to the Kinkos Fed Ex store to renew her passport. ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Honoring the reawakening of Divine Feminine energy - Goddess Gatherings opens in Lafayette
Unlike anything in the Lamorinda area, Goddess Gatherings (3534 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette) has arrived to offer a space where according to their website, "anyone wishing to honor the reawakening energy of the Divine Feminine can join in celebration, ceremony and ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on February 15th, 2023
Ristorante Amoroma opens new tap room/lounge at Rheem location
Rheem Valley Shopping Center's Ristorante Amoroma (360 Park St., Moraga) turned the restaurant's former retail space that once sold domestic wines, pastas, and glassware into a tap room/lounge.
By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 18th, 2023
The Real Estate Year in Review
This past year was an interesting year for buyers and sellers of residential real estate in Lamorinda. The first half of 2022 started very strong and then changes came as interest rates increased steadily throughout the last half of the year.
 By Conrad Bassett, Licensed Real Estate Broker and CRP, GMS-T
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Published on January 18th, 2023
New location opens for Ballplayers in Moraga
Ballplayers in Moraga has expanded and recently hosted a grand opening for its new location at 1460-A Moraga Rd. in the Moraga Shopping Center. The new space has a batting cage and pitching area as well as an open floor plan for training athletes of all ages and ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Tom Stack awarded Lafayette's 2023 Business Person of the Year
When someone is awarded the distinction of Business Person of the Year, it's obvious they're successful in business. Tom Stack is no exception.
Starting by selling T-shirts out of a ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on December 21st, 2022
Popular Berkeley/Oakland eatery - Sliver Pizzeria - comes to Lafayette
With five locations (two in Berkeley, two in Oakland, and one in Danville), Sliver Pizzeria has just opened their latest restaurant in Lafayette's La Fiesta Square at 975 Moraga Road. Taking over the spot previously held by Mangia, Sliver has done a complete interior ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on December 7th, 2022
Chabad of Lamorinda opens Bay Kosher grocery store
Rabbi Israel and Tzipora Labkowski have opened a kosher grocery store in Lafayette in the building they acquired for the Chabad Center. Located at 3477 Golden Gate Way, formerly home to the Henderson Nut Factory, the entire front of the building will be devoted to the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA