Published on November 23rd, 2022
Some new faces join town council table come January
There were three slots to fill in the Nov. 8 ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 23rd, 2022
State of some Moraga storm drains cause alarm
As the saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words," and the condition of some of the town's storm drains speak volumes.
There are "21 miles of publicly maintained storm drain ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 9th, 2022
Moraga Garden Club spreads blooms, butterflies and a bounty of good cheer
The Refresh of the Moraga Commons entrance at the intersection of Moraga and Saint Mary's Roads saw its eagerly-awaited final mulching touches two weeks ago. A cadre of community volunteers - including husbands, Kiwanis, town officials - were spurred on by appreciative ...Submitted by Linda U. Foley
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Published on November 9th, 2022
SMC campus-wide walkout draws attention to sexual assault
Last May, the anonymous group called "SMC Survivors" posted flyers throughout the Saint Mary's College campus in order to bring awareness to the school's sexual assault issues and lack of satisfaction for victims. On Oct. 28 the group staged a campus-wide walkout with ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 9th, 2022
Accolades for retiring Town Clerk Marty McInturf
In American culture 13 is considered to be an unlucky number. That tradition continues in Moraga, because after 13 years on the job, Town Clerk Marty McInturf has decided to retire.
No ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 9th, 2022
Housing Element adoption deadline causing some confusion
Housing and Community Development for the ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 9th, 2022
Moraga takes steps toward recruiting new town manager
After Town Manager Cynthia Battenberg gave ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 26th, 2022
Vanderbilt admissions official to speak in Moraga
The Rotary Club of Moraga is partnering with the Moraga School District and Acalanes Union High School District to present Annie Wells, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, who will speak about "The Ins and Outs of the College ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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Published on October 26th, 2022
Newsom signs important legislation into law
Both Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and ...By Jennifer Wake
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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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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA