Published on October 26th, 2022
Moraga joins other local cities in banning the sale of flavored tobacco and electronic smoking devices
Choosing to be proactive, Moraga's town council voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and electronic smoking devices (also known as vape pens) just ahead of Prop 31 on the Nov. 8 ballot. A "yes" vote on Prop 31 means in-person stores and vending machines could not ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 26th, 2022
To many, Oktoberfest means only one thing - beer
As you hoisted that stein of beer, you may not have known the origin of Oktoberfest, and you may not even have cared, but the annual festival in Munich, Germany is held over a two-week period and ends on the first Sunday in October. It originated on Oct. 12, 1810, to ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 26th, 2022
Campo's new principal is no stranger to Moraga
Campolindo High School's new principal, Pete Alvarez, officially took over the reins on July 1 from John Walker, who was promoted to Acalanes Union High School District Associate Superintendent of Educational Services after a 10-year run at the school.
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Published on October 26th, 2022
Town Manager submits notice to retire at end of calendar year
Town Manager Cynthia Battenberg officially submitted a written notice to the town council on Oct. 4, advising them of her impending retirement.
An excerpt from the letter states, "Thank ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 12th, 2022
MOFD board candidates discuss issues of concern at Moraga Citizens Network forum
There were no startling disagreements among ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Volunteers roll up their sleeves for Moraga Community Service Day project
Following in the footsteps of Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill, Moraga Community Service Day Organizer and Council Member Mike McCluer felt that the town could use the same type of cleanup project that the other communities have done for nearly a decade.
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Town council contenders participate in Candidates Night 2022
Election Day is less than a month away, and ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Candidates Night 2022 welcomes Moraga School Board hopefuls
Moraga Citizens Network and Saint Mary's ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Town looks to the future of pension liability funding
Moraga staff presented the town council with ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Clarification sought regarding Landscaping in the Right-of-Way Ordinance
In order to reduce confusion regarding ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 28th, 2022
MCF presents $100K check to Town at Pear and Wine Festival
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of PG&E, The Eagle Foundation and many other community supporters, the Moraga Community Foundation presented another $100,000 check to the Town of Moraga on Sept. 24 at the Pear and Wine Festival. Funds will be used to construct ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on September 28th, 2022
New eatery in Rheem dishes up Cal-Mex cuisine
From the owner of Town Bakery & Caf‚ comes a new dining spot called Casa Turing (Rheem Shopping Center next to TJ Maxx). Co-owners John Reyna and brother, Joseph, have named their new establishment after their maternal grandmother whose nickname was Turing.
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Published on September 28th, 2022
Lamorinda runs a successful virtual evacuation information drill
Nearly 1,800 Lamorinda residents responded to a survey, part of a drill to see how communications would work in the event of a fire requiring evacuation of residents in Lamorinda on Sept. 10. The drill was a joint effort by the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, the Contra ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on September 28th, 2022
Town of Moraga submits letter for inclusion into county's Time Capsule
About 60 years ago, Contra Costa County's ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 28th, 2022
Town council approves $250K contribution to JMLT for Harvey Ranch acquisition
Hoping to preserve a 143-acre section of the Harvey Ranch in Moraga and create a 15,500-acre natural area by connecting the three protected landscapes of Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, San Leandro Watershed and Painted Rock Preserve (which includes Carr Ranch, ...By Vera Kochan
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA