A Mother's Silver Lining: Community Rallies to Support Grieving Family
It was life as usual for the Rickman family on Dec. 2. Loto Rickman went to Moraga Royale retirement community where she works as assistant to Director Dianne Wilson; her two children went to elementary and pre-school; and their father, Scott Rickman, a lawyer, ...By Sophie Braccini
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Long Distance Love is Tricky for Grandparents and Grandchildren
If absence makes the heart grow fonder, some Lamorinda grandmothers must be developing the fondest hearts of all. These women are grandmothers with offspring who live miles, time zones and sometimes countries away from the East Bay. They are experts at long distance ...By Cathy Dausman
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Lafayette's Music Man Takes on New Gig
Bob Athayde lives and breathes music; it fills both his days and nights. He loves band music and orchestra music, jazz and pop. (When asked which he likes best, he responded, without hesitation, "Whatever I'm
 By Diane Claytor
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Hacienda de las Flores Turns 100
One hundred years ago the first building was erected on the site known today as the Hacienda de las Flores. That piece of land and that building have seen the rise and fall of many local families and enterprises. It is a piece of Moraga history, maybe to be transformed ...By Sophie Braccini
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Film Clips
Coming off last month's near sell-out ...By Derek Zemrak
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Early Intervention Can Help Families Deal With Loved Ones' Memory Loss
You may notice that a close family member or friend is having more and more challenges with memory or making sound decisions. What do you do and how should you approach this sensitive subject?
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC
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Singing for 100 Years
Grace Healthcare of Moraga celebrated the 100th birthday of one of its residents on April 9 and 10.
Freda Taylor was born April 10, 1916 in Minneapolis. She, her parents and four ...Submitted By Kate Elliot
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Danish Film Shows Human Side of 'A War'
The point of the movie, "A War," is simple: War is a tragedy and even the best soldiers, with the best intentions, cannot escape actions that will haunt them for a very long time.
This ...By Sophie Braccini
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'Peaceful Parenting' is a Hot Topic for Lamorinda Moms' Largest Forum
Dr. Laura Markham is first and foremost a ...By A.K. Carroll
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Ritual Foods Like Charoset Mark Passover
The Jewish holiday of Passover begins the evening of Friday, April 22 and ends the evening of Saturday, April 30.
"Passover is my favorite Jewish holiday," said Heidi Benenson, ...By Cathy Dausman
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Fair Trade Festival Held at SMC
Students surround Nick van Santen, the assistant director for Justice Education and Immersion at Saint Mary's College, and Program Administrator Cherie Grant, at the April 15 Saint Mary's College Fair Trade Festival.
By Sophie Braccini
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Book Chronicles Life in Cambodia's Killing Fields From a Local's View
Most little girls spend their childhoods dancing in princess dresses or planning tea parties, but Chanbopha Oum, now known as Brenda Oum, co-owner of Papillon Gourmet Coffees in Lafayette, spent her childhood fighting for her life.
 By Jennifer Wake
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Gala to Give Glimpse of Carr Ranch Property
With its 600 acres of open hills, canyons, creeks, trees, shrubs, wildflowers, wildlife and its spectacular views of the East Bay, Carr Ranch is one of the most beautiful open space properties around. While hiking or horseback riding the ranch, it truly seems as if the ...By Sophie Braccini
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Moraga Resident Cheats Death Thanks to MOFD Response
Matt Scanlan could hardly breathe. He felt dizzy. As his heart raced, he started to sweat. His arms went numb; he could not raise them over his head. Having had a heart valve replaced, Scanlan knew that these symptoms portended something serious. He yelled from the ...By Nick Marnell
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Are Electric Cars Losing Their Charge?
Could the electric car be on the brink of fading consumer interest?
The electric car has battled the gasoline-powered car through one roadblock after another, from higher prices to ...By Nick Marnell
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA