Published on April 13th, 2022
The Town of Moraga was incorporated in 1974 and 'sealed' the deal in 1976
Every town or city has a seal. It's basically a logo designed to include significant aspects of a municipality - symbolism relevant to its citizens. The seal is used on official stationary, business cards, websites, public buildings and more, but how many residents of ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on April 13th, 2022
Moraga encourages residents to participate in Housing Element decisions with the Balancing Act Tool
California's municipalities are about to enter into the 6th Cycle Housing Element between 2023-31. The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for Moraga, as determined by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), requires the town to come up with 1,118 units to ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 30th, 2022
Moraga man embarks on sixth marathon to benefit Joslin Diabetes Center
In his early 20s, Matt Curran set a goal to one day complete six marathons. Now, in his late 40s, the Moraga resident is about to reach that goal and run his final marathon on April 18. Curran is running the Boston Marathon as a member of Team Joslin in support of ...Submitted by Julia Demopoulos
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Published on March 30th, 2022
Moraga resident wins Best Screenplay in film festival competition
Moraga resident Sandy Fox-Sohner was named winner of the screenplay competition this month at the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival. Her script, "The Professor," tells the inspiring true story of Sofia Kovalevsky, a self-taught mathematician who dreamt ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on March 30th, 2022
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Published on March 30th, 2022
Town approves funding for its businesses still struggling from COVID setbacks
The federal government initiated a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill in March 2021, called the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). From that amount, a $130 billion recovery fund was created to provide local governments with help in surviving the economic hardships suffered ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 30th, 2022
Rheem Theatre hopes a COVID-free summer will boost attendance
So many venues where large crowds are expected to sit within inches of each other have suffered through nearly two years of closures or limited seating in order to provide a safe, COVID-free environment to patrons. The Rheem Theatre (built in 1957) is one such local ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 30th, 2022
Moraga Commons Park to receive updated irrigation system
Another dry winter has created a lot of yellowing lawns within Moraga, and trying to keep Commons Park from suffering the same fate could be a challenge for the town.
In June 2021, ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 30th, 2022
Tri-City Council meeting focuses on transportation issues
As the cities of Lafayette and Orinda and ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 30th, 2022
A sunny Saturday greeted this year's Spring Festival and Egg Hunt
After two years of hiding in his COVID-free hutch, the Easter Bunny was back at the Moraga Commons Park on March 26 spreading love and multi-colored, plastic eggs on the lawn in front of the band shell for kids to find.
By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 16th, 2022
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Published on March 16th, 2022
Rheem Shopping Center businesses burglarized under puzzling circumstances
Seven offices or businesses situated along Rheem Boulevard in the Rheem Shopping Center experienced burglaries within moments of each other, either late evening on Feb. 17 or early morning Feb. 18. According to the Moraga Police Department, reports were received of the ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 16th, 2022
SMC gets permit to upgrade baseball stadium
Good news for Saint Mary's College baseball players and their fans. Moraga's Planning Commission unanimously approved the necessary permit needed to green light the construction of a new 4,324-square foot, 21-foot 10-inch tall stadium that will include a new Entry ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 16th, 2022
Spring arrives on Moraga Way
If there are daffodils, it must be nearly springtime.ÿ Once again Moraga Valley Kiwanis members and their families took to the scenic corridors of town to plant 1,350 bulbs along Moraga Way near the Moraga Country Club (pictured).ÿ They had additional help from members ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 16th, 2022
Town Council and Planning Commission hold joint meeting to discuss housing opportunity sites and rezoning options
California state law is requiring all cities and towns to up their housing quota during the sixth cycle Housing Element period between 2023-31. As municipalities grapple with the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), it has been determined by the Association of Bay ...By Vera Kochan
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA