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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Published on March 2nd, 2022
Legislation introduced to clamp down on illegal dumping
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 2nd, 2022
MCF makes $100K donation to town to begin ADA-compliant restroom procurement
The Moraga Town Council during its Feb. 23 meeting authorized the purchase of the Moraga Commons Park Premanufactured ADA Restroom Structure from the Public Restroom Company at a cost of up to $397,000. The Moraga Community Foundation has committed to fundraising the ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on March 2nd, 2022
Free Seed Library comes to Moraga
As winter turns to spring, amateur gardeners everywhere begin to make plans for the appearance of their yards. Buying already developed plants can be costly, so the Moraga Library and the Moraga Garden Club are sponsoring a Seed Library that allows patrons to "check ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 2nd, 2022
Local Road Safety Plan in the works
The State of California is federally ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on March 2nd, 2022
Town approves Moraga Road Drainage Improvement Project
In anticipation of a normal year of rainfall, Moraga's Public Works Department is attempting to stave off the Moraga Road flooding that occurs as a result of the runoff from the Painted Rock open space area. An approximately 500-foot length of the street near Rheem ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on February 16th, 2022
Moraga Garden Club cherishes old traditions, creates new memories
The Moraga Garden Club annually decorates the local library with garlands, bows and wreaths in December. The star of the decoration effort, however, is a tree festooned with 'critter' ornaments, adding a hint of the mystery of the forest.
 Submitted by Linda U. Foley
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA