Published on July 7th, 2021
'Midsummer Synergies' comes to Moraga July 14
The Moraga Art Gallery presents a new summertime show, "Midsummer Synergies,"˙open from July 14 to˙Sept. 19, featuring the vibrant creations of two Lafayette artists: ceramicist Donna Arganbright and Danguole Rita Kuolas, a printmaker and etching specialist.˙˙
Submitted by George Ehrenhaft
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Published on July 7th, 2021
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Published on July 7th, 2021
Exercises in Moraga train area firefighters and reduce flammable fuels
In late June a controlled burn at the John Muir Land Trust's Painted Rock property in Moraga served the dual purpose of reducing fuels that might feed a wildfire and providing an opportunity to train firefighters from around the Bay Area. Moraga-Orinda Fire District ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on July 7th, 2021
25A Orinda Way about to break ground and, unfortunately, a newly repaved street
Just as the Orinda City Council was about to approve a contract for the repaving of the entire length of Orinda Way, the developer of 25A Orinda Way announced that they are about to break ground on the project. Developer Paul Ugenti won approval from the council in ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on July 7th, 2021
Friends succeed in raising more than $500K; purchase of Moraga Adobe assured
The Friends of the Moraga Adobe have raised more than enough funds to meet the $500,000 price to purchase the adobe. The Friends will take title to the building, restored by developer J&J Ranch in September and will continue fundraising with a goal of funding a ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on July 7th, 2021
Moraga renegotiates Mulberry Tree Preschool lease agreement
The Mulberry Tree Preschool, founded by Robert and Victoria Felton, has been operating since 1972 on land leased from the state of California that was originally intended as part of the Highway 77 right-of-way. With the incorporation of Moraga in 1974, the property ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on July 7th, 2021
ALERTWildfire cameras give Lamorinda first responders the edge during fire season
The concept of cameras located on mountain peaks, taking real-time videos of local topography in order to alert fire crews to a potential disaster, sounds like an idea that should have been invented ages ago. In fact, the ALERTWildfire cameras have only been around ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on July 7th, 2021
Town agrees to reformatted Wedgewood Weddings lease agreement
Issues concerning some aspects of the lease agreement with Wedgewood Weddings, previously discussed during the June 9 town council meeting, sent staff back to the proverbial drawing board to make adjustments that were more beneficial to Moraga and its residents. Major ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on July 7th, 2021
Local residents asked to reduce water usage
As if more than a year of a pandemic and staying home wasn't enough, Lamorinda residents now find themselves in the midst of a drought brought on because, according to East Bay Municipal Utility District Board President Doug Linney, we just ended "the driest year on ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Moraga Lions recognizes stellar students
The Moraga Lions Club recently gave out its annual Achievement Awards at three local schools: Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, Stanley Middle School, and St. Perpetua School. ...Submitted by Ray Casabonne
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Dr. Julie Parks to succeed Bruce Burns as superintendent of Moraga School District
Julie Parks, Ed.D., will become superintendent of the Moraga School District beginning July 1, the Moraga School Board announced last week. Parks was most recently the principal of Orinda's Miramonte High School in the Acalanes Union High School District, a position ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
SMC holds farewell celebration for retiring president, James A. Donahue
In April of 2020, Saint Mary's College President James A. Donahue made an official announcement to the Gael Nation, sharing his plans to retire in June 2021, at which point he will have served at the college's helm for eight years. Donahue leaves as the 29th president ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Town contemplates Hacienda lease agreement with Wedgewood Weddings
For years, the town of Moraga has been looking for a partner, as it were, to share the costs involved in the upkeep of the Hacienda de las Flores located at 2100 Donald Dr. At one point, there was a possibility of turning the property into a bed and breakfast. A more ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Moraga's FY 2021-22 Operating and CIP Budgets set a course for the town's future goals
The past year was decidedly an unco ...By Vera Kochan
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA