Published on September 29th, 2021
Will Lamorinda be broken up? Redistricting process underway
Once a decade, county districts for elective offices are redrawn in accordance with U.S. census data. In order to hear local concerns, the county is seeking input about what are known as "communities of interest." State law defines a "Community of Interest" as "a ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on September 29th, 2021
Moraga Education Foundation celebrates 40th anniversary
The Moraga Education Foundation (MEF) has been supporting Moraga's public schools for 40 years. MEF was founded in 1981 by a group of concerned parents in response to drastic cuts to education from the passage of Proposition 13. Their first fundraising campaign back in ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on September 29th, 2021
Proclamation for Moraga Garden Center's Kenny Murakami
The Moraga Garden Center and owner Kenny Murakami have been fixtures in the Moraga Shopping Center for nearly 50 years. Located in an almost hidden corner at 1400 Moraga Rd., Murakami sold plants and freely gave away gardening advice to his loyal customers.
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Published on September 29th, 2021
Flag pole dedication, tree planting at Pear & Wine Festival
After nearly 40 years, a new flagpole was dedicated at Moraga Commons Park Sept. 25, in addition to the planting of a new maple tree, thanks to a donation from the Moraga Community Foundation, with major funding coming from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and the Eagle ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on September 29th, 2021
Community Wildlife Watch comes to Moraga
Following a spate of coyote attacks within ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 29th, 2021
MOFD awarded huge fuel break grant of nearly $6.5M
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District was notified ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 15th, 2021
'Anything Goes' at the Moraga Art Gallery
"Anything Goes," the title of the Moraga Art Gallery's latest show, captures the essence of the art on display Sept. 22 through Nov. 28. Featuring the work of Lafayette's Judy Miller and Lucy Beck, the show includes not only the paintings, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, ...Submitted by George Ehrenhaft
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Published on September 15th, 2021
'Movie Under the Stars' returns to Moraga Commons
Approximately 120 moviegoers turned out for the Sept. 10 Moraga Park Foundation-sponsored "Movie Under the Stars" event. Families braved a slightly chilly evening with jackets, blankets and lawn chairs to watch a free 8 p.m. showing of Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." at the ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 15th, 2021
Moraga Police Blotter
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Published on September 15th, 2021
Moraga's street repair project picks up where it left off
If it's summer, it must be street repair ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 15th, 2021
Town of Moraga honors three-time mayor, Al Dessayer, for 47 years of service
The town council approved a proclamation honoring Al Dessayer for his decades of varying service to the Moraga community. During the Aug. 25 meeting, Mayor Mike McCluer stated, "I just want to say how much we value Al for 47 years. My God, Al, how did you do that?"
By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 15th, 2021
EBMUD gives water conservation tips for current drought conditions
The Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 15th, 2021
South Camino Pablo Annexation and Subdivision appeal denied
The land in question has been owned by the Carr family for over 100 years. Currently a portion of it, the South Camino Pablo Annexation and Residential Subdivision, has been the subject of a tug-of-war since March 2014, when Dobbins Properties, LLC began preliminary ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 15th, 2021
Town council reviews options to fill Stromberg's vacated seat
Former council member David Stromberg ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 15th, 2021
First responders bid farewell to MPD officer
In a solemn funeral procession, the communities of Lamorinda observed a visually emotional display of solidarity amongst the "brothers in blue" honoring one of their own - Cpl. Kevin Mooney.
 By Vera Kochan
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA