Published on December 6th, 2023
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Published on December 6th, 2023
Orinda and MOFD conduct a contraflow activation exercise
Very early on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, the City of Orinda and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District conduced an activation exercise for the Miner Road contraflow lanes.˙The purpose of the exercise was to test the time needed to set up and activate the contraflow system.
By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on December 6th, 2023
Moraga Country Club burglary suspect charged by DA's office
In early November, the Moraga Police Department received numerous calls regarding burglaries from homes in the Moraga Country Club involving stolen golf clubs and golf equipment. Following an investigation, MPD was able to identify the suspect and his vehicle in the ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on December 6th, 2023
Folks toss seed-filled mud balls for potential springtime bloom at West Commons
On a soggy Nov. 18, considered optimum weather for the task at hand, approximately 15 individuals answered Vice Mayor Teresa Onoda's call to toss some "mud balls" in West Commons Park in the hopes that predicted rains would dissolve them, and the seeds within would ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on December 6th, 2023
Moraga's Holiday Tree Lighting event draws hundreds to Commons Park
There was a ton of holiday cheer in evidence Nov. 30 during the town of Moraga's annual Holiday Tree Lighting. If tickets were sold, this could have been considered a sellout with folks of all ages bundled up and ready for the countdown that would turn the massive tree ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on December 6th, 2023
Once Upon a Time. Moraga almost had a castle
A very few number of townsfolk are aware of the fact that in 1940 Donald L. Rheem (of Hacienda de las Flores fame) was in the process of building something akin to a rock-like castle within a stone's throw distance of today's Hacienda.
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on December 6th, 2023
SMC holds Winter Fest to kick off the holidays
Saint Mary's College held their first, and hopefully annual, Winter Fest on the campus's Chapel Lawn. Sponsored by the board of trustees, the Dec. 1 event allowed students the chance to experience some holiday fun before finals.
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Moraga moms place in local Triathlon
Moraga moms Emily Karlberg (Lieberman) and Erin Beal both made the podium at the˙2023 Alpha Win Napa Valley Fall Triathlon held at the end of October in Napa.
This was Emily's first ...Submitted by Brad Beal
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Kiwanis offers sweet way to support the community
The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley has sold See's candy during the holiday season every year since 2010, and their fundraiser store opened Nov. 17 in the Rheem Shopping Center near CVS.
Submitted by Steve Woehleke
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Town Council authorizes Phase 2 of Laguna Creek Restoration Project
The ongoing Laguna Creek Restoration Project, located at the Hacienda de las Flores, is entering Phase 2 which involves removing the existing, undersized culvert near the Pavilion and restoring a natural channel for improved flood protection for the Pavilion and other ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Author Dan Hanel discusses local history at MHS event
Award-winning mystery novel author Dan Hanel offered insight into some of the local history of Contra Costa County during his Nov. 5 presentation for the Moraga Historical Society's speaker event at the Hacienda de las Flores.
By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Moraga employees win county-wide walking challenge
The Municipal Pooling Authority, which provides workers' compensation insurance and liability coverage to municipal employees, held its first ever Fall Walking Challenge 2023, which spanned the month of October and was officially over on Oct. 31.˙ Of the 14 Contra ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Autumn craft-making brings kids to the library
The month of November brings to mind colorful leaves, hot chocolate, and Thanksgiving. On that note, Moraga Librarian Nirit Schnitzer and Librarian Assistant Emily Ferne offered kids the opportunity to attend a free Autumn Crafts event on Nov. 16.
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Published on November 8th, 2023
Moraga Safeway employee nears 50 years with the store
Most shoppers at Safeway's 1355 Moraga Way location in Moraga simply know him as "Greg" thanks to his name tag, but the stalwart checker's nearly 50 years with the company has earned him additional recognition on social media.
By Vera Kochan
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA