Published on June 9th, 2021 Resourcefill - a great resource for eco-friendly products It was a staggering and disheartening headline in a recent National Geographic article: "A Whopping 91 Percent of Plastic isn't Recycled." Look around your house. Think about all the products you regularly use that are made of plastic or come in plastic containers. You ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on May 26th, 2021 Local businesses struggle to fill staff openings Reopening businesses following the relaxation of strict COVID-19 regulations isn't always as simple as reopening doors to the establishment - especially for those in the hospitality industry. Local business owners are finding it difficult to fill positions while ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on April 28th, 2021 New fitness facility takes working out to maximum levels F45 Training, a high-intensity, group workout gym has recently opened its doors at 535 Center St. in Moraga's Rheem Valley Shopping Center, utilizing the former Mycra Pac building.
The ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on April 28th, 2021 Moraga Chamber bestows 2020 Business & Nonprofit of the Year honors After an incredibly difficult year, during which time the entire world reconfigured itself, the Moraga Chamber of Commerce picked up where it left off by awarding this year's Business of the Year honors to Canyon Club Brewery and Nonprofit of the Year accolades to the ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on April 14th, 2021 The Real Estate Quarter in Review The first quarter of 2021 began with a continued fast pace in activity on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. The closings that occurred, for the most part, came from properties that went under contract in late November to late February - with no seasonal ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T; Licensed Real Estate Broker
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Published on April 14th, 2021 Lynn's Top Five Well, we made it to another tax season, and "surprise," it's still not quite business as usual. Let's review five things you may want to consider before filing your returns this year, and as you get set up for 2021.
By Lynn Ballou CFPr
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Published on April 14th, 2021 White Barn Home opens on Lafayette Circle White Barn Home opened on March 16, taking over the former Farmyard Darlings space on Lafayette Circle across from Lafayette Square. Former Farmyard Darlings co-owner, Kim Berry, is teaming up with her daughter, Kylie, on this new venture to bring modern country living ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on April 14th, 2021 Orchard Nursery celebrates 75 years of community involvement A longtime fixture on the western edge of Lafayette, Orchard Nursery recently celebrated its 75th anniversary on March 14.
The celebration was a reminder of the many regular community ...By John T. Miller
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Published on March 31st, 2021 Brothers Public Kitchen opens in Theatre Square Two brothers from Contra Costa County with a lot of bar and restaurant experience who purchased Piccolo Napoli restaurant in Theatre Square have remodeled and reopened the restaurant under the name Brothers Public Kitchen. The restaurant features Italian food, ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 17th, 2021 Local Kitchens and Sparkles & Joy: two unique takeout and delivery dining options for Lamorinda Do you miss driving into San Francisco for dinner at one of your favorite eateries? Problem solved, Lamorinda. Local Kitchens at 3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette considers itself a "restaurant" with food offerings from popular dining spots all under one roof - a ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on February 17th, 2021 SMC grad helps Numi Organic Tea make its global mark Most would think working for an organic tea company would be all zen, without much strife. But when Brian Durkee, who was recently promoted to CEO after several years serving as the company's president, traveled around the world on behalf of Oakland-based Numi Organic ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on February 17th, 2021 Town bids farewell to retiring Chamber executive director Anyone who replaces Moraga Chamber of ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on February 3rd, 2021 The Creative Seamstress is making life 'sew' much easier in Moraga In need of any alterations or repairs to your wardrobe? The Creative Seamstress can help you out with that and more.
Located in the Rheem Valley Shopping Center at 370 Park Street, Suite ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 20, 2021 The Real Estate Year in Review The year 2020 was once again extremely ...By Conrad Bassett, Licensed Real Estate Broker and CRP, GMS-T
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Published on January 20, 2021 Lynn's Top Five I've received many inquiries these past few weeks from those who are concerned about Prop 19's provision regarding the transfer of their property tax basis to children and grandchildren with respect to certain properties such as vacation homes and rental investment ...By Lynn Ballou CFPr
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