Saint Mary’s wins 4th consecutive WCC crown with victory over Gonzaga
In what would prove to be a perfect ending to a longtime conference rivalry with Gonzaga and a nearly perfect regular season, Saint Mary’s defeated Gonzaga 70-59 on Feb. 28,…
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Joaquin Moraga Adobe opens its doors for public tours
Since 2008 the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe have worked hard to save the historic site, and now they have succeeded gloriously. Over almost 20 years, the group sought to…
Park Theater renovation plans and timeline presented to City Council
As part of the Lafayette City Council’s commitment to strengthening Lafayette’s civic values through arts organization presentations at the beginning of the first council…
Lafayette City Council addresses concerns over downtown food trucks
Following a request from the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce to review food truck activity in downtown Lafayette and to consider whether ordinance or parking restrictions are…
Lafayette Announces 2026 Citizen of the Year: Carol Singer
Lafayette Senior Planner Alry Cassidy introduced Objective Design Standards (ODS) to the City Council during its Jan. 12 meeting, before turning the presentation over to Monica…
Two robbery suspects apprehended in Lafayette
Following the report of a bank robbery at about 1:01 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the 3100 block of Danville Boulevard in Alamo, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Valley Station deputy…
Moraga School District Board approves education parcel tax for June ballot
According to a government code, the Moraga School District (MSD) board of directors is required to conduct a public hearing before its final vote on whether to approve an…
Saint Mary’s College holds a ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop
In the wake of recent federal immigration enforcement, Saint Mary’s College held a workshop for students, staff, and educators with the intent of providing legal rights guidance…
Moraga adopts resolution ratifying two MOFD ordinances
Moraga’s Town Council adopted a resolution ratifying Moraga-Orinda Fire District ordinances pertaining to Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) during its Feb. 11…
High School District hosts first ever career fair focused on trades
A rainy night did not stop a crowd of students and parents turning out to the Del Val Education Center for the Acalanes Union High School District Career Pathways Fair. More than…
Lamorinda, Contra Costa County plan to go big on emergency communications exercise
Radio enthusiasts in Contra Costa County and Lamorinda have been invited to participate in this year’s BEACON exercise on April 30, and they are planning to make an impact. The…
Orinda city council returns to issue of private roads
The contentious issue of how the City of Orinda deals with the acceptance of private roads returned to the Orinda City Council on March 3, when the council heard a report from the…
Camino Pablo ‘School Meals Art Exhibition’
Camino Pablo's fourth and fifth graders from Ms. Clare Fallon and Ms. Brigitt McGee's classes held a School Meals Art Exhibition throughout the month of February at the Moraga…
Troop 237 announces new Eagle Scouts
Seven Eagle scouts from Troop 237 were celebrated at the Eagle Court of Honor Dec. 13 at the Orinda Community Church. Mayor Latika Malkani was in attendance with City of Orinda…
Moraga Juniors Mark 55 years of service with community campaign and Spring Festival plans
For more than five decades, the Moraga Junior Women’s Club has played a quiet but steady role in supporting the community. Founded in 1970, the organization is marking its 55th…
New Rotary service group offers a flexible, hands-on way to give back
A new East Bay service group is forming for people who want to make a real local impact without committing to weekly meetings or a traditional club schedule. Sponsored by…
Hearty, savory, homemade veggie burgers are anything but bland
I was craving a good garden burger one day and decided to try making my own using all the fresh veggies I love best – carrots, cauliflower, onions, shallots, mushrooms,…
Therapy dogs are being utilized at more unique locations, like at this Lafayette dentist's office
If one big fluffy dog isn’t enough to reduce anxiety, how about two? For patients of Dr. Rachel Forer at Little Cloud Pediatric Dentistry in Lafayette, it is plain to see…
Girl Scouts International Faire a huge success
More than 350 Girl Scouts gathered Feb. 22 at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School for the Orinda Moraga Girl Scouts Service Unit 327 International Faire, one of the service…
Acalanes DAR Honors Good Citizens and Community Leaders
As America approaches her 250th birthday in 2026, the Acalanes Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recognized outstanding students and…
SMC’s Museum of Art opens new exhibit featuring three Bay Area artists
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art opened a new exhibit on Feb. 12, featuring three Bay Area artists, each with a different approach to their pieces. “Hilda Robinson:…
Brazilian movie 'A Wolf Among Swans' coming to Orinda, March 20
“A Wolf Among Swans” is a 2024 biographical drama about renowned Brazilian dancer Thiago Soares. The feel-good movie shows how dedication and sacrifice to reach the top of…
Lafayette Library hosts a screening of ‘The Librarians’
Librarians who found themselves in the crosshairs of anti-woke censorship campaigns are the subject of American filmmaker Kim A. Snyder’s 2025 documentary, “The Librarians,”…
Success at various levels for the Lamorinda Girls basketball teams
MIRAMONTE Head girls basketball coach Ace Wright had a simple vision for the team from the start: “I wanted us to be more of an aggressive defensive team, where we are…
Lamorinda wrestlers compete at NCS Divisionals
ACALANES The Dons had 11 boys and two girls compete at the NCS Divisionals Tournament with both girls Lilah Kring (125 lbs) and Gwyneth Lee (100 lbs) and one boy, Kirian Gracie…
Major turnaround for Miramonte boys soccer
Longtime head coach Masood Ahmadi has had a lot of success since taking over the boys soccer team in 2015. While the team only had a total of 12 wins during the prior three years,…
CYO Mt. Diablo Champions
The CYO Mt. Diablo championships were held from Feb. 6-8, with the CYO St. Perpetua Boys 6th Grade National Team coached by Ted Pelecky winning the Mt. Diablo Division Finals on…
Calendar 03-11-2026
Art Call for Art, Slopes of Diablo 2026. The subject is the artist’s perspective and interpretation of the awe-inspiring East Bay landmark Mount Diablo. Jurors are Paul…
Letters to the Editor 03-11-2026
The AUHSD needs to speak up for the First Amendment The Superintendent and Board of the Acalanes Union High School District failed to support the First Amendment when they did…
Obituaries 03-11-2026
Margaret Ruth LayshockMay 10, 1924 – Dec. 12, 2025 The youngest of five children of Armenian immigrant parents, Margaret was born and raised in Providence. She loved being a…
March forward!
“Fascination is fertilizer. Whatever you place your attention on grows.” ~ Alan Cohen The rain finally arrived at the end of February, followed by several warm days…