Brazilian beach volleyball comes to Moraga Commons
A large dose of Rio de Janeiro arrived in the Lamorinda area recently when Fabio Ribeiro moved here to establish a Brazilian beach volleyball club. The club is called Carioca, which literally translates to "born in Rio."
 By John T. Miller
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Film Clips
"Logan" is rated R and Director James Mangold ("Walk the Line," "The Wolverine," "Girl Interrupted") sets the tone with the first word spoken in the film.
"Logan," the second R-rated ...By Derek Zemrak
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SUMMER CAMPS 2017
11th Annual Summer Camp Guide
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Family Focus
Many parents face the difficult issue of how to coordinate their efforts to discipline their children. One parent may tend to be a strict disciplinarian, while the other may be more lenient.
By Margie Ryerson
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Vintage Madame Alexander dolls are on display at Lafayette Library
A talk with Lauren Tombari about her Madame Alexander doll collection is a chance to learn a bit of history and perhaps uncover a Lafayette mystery.
Tombari is a great teacher - in fact ...By Cathy Dausman
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Lamorinda Village sponsors managing End-of-Life discussions
Lamorinda Village's planned simulcast of Dr. ...By John T. Miller
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It was 10 years ago today (or thereabouts)
A lot has happened in Lamorinda and in the ...By Cathy Dausman
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Ten years as a Lamorinda Weekly reporter
Ten years ago, when I told my mother that I had gotten a job at Lamorinda Weekly, I heard disappointment in her voice after I explained what the paper was, "You are going to write about "les chiens ‚cras‚s" - road-kills," she said. Since I graduated from the Political ...By Sophie Braccini
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Town Hall's 'Smokey Joe's Cafe is a delicious musical delight
It seems that musicals are in the air...and this one is for our utmost delight. "Smokey Joe's Caf‚," opened to a sold out audience on March 4 at Lafayette's Town Hall Theater.
The ...By Sophie Braccini
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Fighting for Lamorinda sanctuary status
Three young Lamorinda residents and their friends have decided to take on a highly visible political campaign: get the three communities to declare sanctuary city status.
Sanctuary ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda Weekly Turns 10
It takes a start-up about five years to be considered a success. This week, the Lamorinda Weekly is celebrating its 10th anniversary, an ambitious and laudable achievement given the history of jouralism in today's world.
By Peggy Spear
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Pet Projects
Our rainy Bay Area winter has kept many of us inside, including our pets. Just as we gain a bit of "winter weight", so do the dogs and cats. This is the perfect time of year to assess your pet's body condition, and start to slenderize if needed.
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TeenWrites
Don't be fooled by the quiet - underneath ...By Analie Fernandes
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Film Clips
At 4:30 p.m. Saturday Feb. 25 there will be an awesome Sci-Fi event at the Rheem Theatre. Join us for a special comedy matinee as comedian and cartoonist Mike Capozzola presents "Evil Cyborg Sea Monsters!"
By Derek Zemrak
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Transformative Buddhism: A way of life for several Lamorindans
Several times a month Lamorinda members of the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai International (SGI) gather to share their commitment to their Buddhist faith, often meeting at the home of Carla and Martin Gelbaum in Moraga.
By Sophie Braccini
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