Published on November 22nd, 2023
Kiwanis offers sweet way to support the community
The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley has sold See's candy during the holiday season every year since 2010, and their fundraiser store opened Nov. 17 in the Rheem Shopping Center near CVS.
 Submitted by Steve Woehleke
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Town Council authorizes Phase 2 of Laguna Creek Restoration Project
The ongoing Laguna Creek Restoration Project, located at the Hacienda de las Flores, is entering Phase 2 which involves removing the existing, undersized culvert near the Pavilion and restoring a natural channel for improved flood protection for the Pavilion and other ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Author Dan Hanel discusses local history at MHS event
Award-winning mystery novel author Dan Hanel offered insight into some of the local history of Contra Costa County during his Nov. 5 presentation for the Moraga Historical Society's speaker event at the Hacienda de las Flores.
By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Moraga employees win county-wide walking challenge
The Municipal Pooling Authority, which provides workers' compensation insurance and liability coverage to municipal employees, held its first ever Fall Walking Challenge 2023, which spanned the month of October and was officially over on Oct. 31.ÿ Of the 14 Contra ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 22nd, 2023
Autumn craft-making brings kids to the library
The month of November brings to mind colorful leaves, hot chocolate, and Thanksgiving. On that note, Moraga Librarian Nirit Schnitzer and Librarian Assistant Emily Ferne offered kids the opportunity to attend a free Autumn Crafts event on Nov. 16.
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Published on November 8th, 2023
Moraga Safeway employee nears 50 years with the store
Most shoppers at Safeway's 1355 Moraga Way location in Moraga simply know him as "Greg" thanks to his name tag, but the stalwart checker's nearly 50 years with the company has earned him additional recognition on social media.
By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 8th, 2023
Moraga Interact president plans Eagle Scout project in India
Campolindo Senior Nia Ho and her family recently returned from visiting family in India, where she met with the Rotary Club of Visakhapatnam. Nia is president of the school Interact Club, sponsored by Moraga Rotary, and was planning her Scout project to earn the Eagle ...Submitted by Nia Ho
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Published on November 8th, 2023
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Published on November 8th, 2023
Fire crews successfully battle house fire in Canyon
Residents in Canyon had their Nov. 1 evening disrupted when a structure caught fire prompting a quick response from not only the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, but Contra Costa County Fire, San Ramon Valley Fire, CalFire and the East Bay Regional Park District.
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Published on November 8th, 2023
Fire hazard abatement deadline looms
The Dec. 31 deadline for the removal of ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 8th, 2023
Moraga cul de sac cocktail gatherings continue post pandemic
It started out as a group of neighbors in Moraga's Rheem Valley Manor getting together outside on a Friday evening in mid-2020 when California was literally shut down due to COVID-19. They were attempting to combat the isolation, loneliness and boredom being felt by so ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on November 8th, 2023
New Moraga school bond? Superintendent Parks reviews what last bond accomplished
As the Moraga School District (MSD) moves ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on November 8th, 2023
Commons Park restroom nears demolition in readiness for replacement
Moraga Commons Park was developed in 1974, ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 8th, 2023
Bay Area Ballplayers vacating outdoor facility
When many businesses struggled during COVID-related mandates, Bay Area Ballplayers owner Steve Hammond hit a home run by opening Ballplayer Field behind Moraga's Safeway. This extension of his Moraga Shopping Center's indoor facility allowed kids to keep up with their ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 25th, 2023
Moraga learns lessons during The Great ShakeOut
Millions of people around the world practiced their skills on Oct. 19, hoping to be ready in the event of a major earthquake. The town of Moraga joined in with government agencies, schools, and other organizations in the U.S., Canada, and other countries.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA