Spring egg hunts kick off the season of family fun events
As one of the first of several family friendly spring events, the Moraga Junior Women’s Club held its 43rd Annual Spring Festival at Commons Park, attracting not only Lamorinda…
Issue #2002
SMC bids farewell to Bennett; McConnell named new head basketball coach
The sports world at large and the Saint Mary’s community specifically learned with an announcement on the Saint Mary’s website on March 23 that Randy Bennett, the school’s…
Mixed-Use Condo Development Approved for Downtown Lafayette Site
Consultant Planner Monica Ly presented a staff report to the Lafayette City Council during its March 23 meeting regarding the Mount Diablo Condominiums project – a development…
Lafayette accepts artwork of Hillside Memorial
During the March 23 Lafayette City Council meeting, Public Art Committee (PAC) Staff Liaison Jenny Rosen presented a staff report on behalf of the PAC suggesting the council…
Contra Costa County Office of Education celebrates teachers
Outstanding educators from Contra Costa County’s 18 school districts, the County Office of Education, and the community college district were celebrated on March 5 at a special…
Sweet Thursday Author Series features Lowell Cohn
Lowell Cohn spent 40 years in the press box delivering a unique perspective on the biggest stars, events, and storylines in sports. As a former San Francisco Chronicle and Press…
Young entrepreneur fulfilling her dreams in Rheem Valley Shopping Center
At 30 years old and likely one of the youngest business owners in Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Camille Bayani’s BEING Hair and Skin Studio is helping her to fulfill a passion…
Town Council hears Facilities Energy Generation Project update
In an effort to prevent the possibility of future Pacific Gas & Electric's Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) disrupting the functioning of Town facilities such as the Moraga…
Llama alert at SMC
Periodically Saint Mary’s College offers some type of “pet” therapy for students to get up-close and personal exposure with a people-friendly animal. In the past,…
Town Council remembers former, three-term Mayor Al Dessayer
Moraga’s Town Council paid tribute to former Mayor Alfred “Al” Dessayer who passed away at the age of 86 on Feb. 25. A moment was set aside during the March 25 meeting to…
Ana Moon named Moraga Citizen of the Year
Moraga Citizens Network announced on April 2 that Ana Moon has been chosen as its 2026 Citizen of the Year for her "huge impact on the quality of the Moraga schools." Her…
Wagner Ranch Nature Area planning gets underway
Around 100 people attended a community meeting at Wagner Ranch Elementary School in Orinda on March 24. The meeting was hosted by the John Muir Land Trust (JMLT), which acquired…
Orinda rejects all bids for Crossroads Plaza renovation
Confusion about the bidding process led to the Orinda City Council on March 17 rejecting all five bids received to renovate the Crossroads Plaza. The area is located at the…
Off leash dog park at Orinda Oaks nears completion
The off-leash dog park at Orinda Oaks Park is nearly finished. Most of the fencing is up, although gates are still required. On a sunny day in April, a small dog named Paddington…
Siesta Valley Bowl moves toward opening this spring or summer
Siesta Valley Bowl announced two new hires recently. David Lefkowitz, senior vice president of Talent at Blue Note Entertainment Group, will lead talent booking and programming,…
MOFD approves purchase of building at 1150 Moraga Way
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District board on March 31 approved the purchase of the building located at 1150 Moraga Way for $3.6 million. The former home of Mason McDuffie, the…
Students garner awards in 23rd Annual High School Visual Arts Competition
The Lamorinda Arts Council held a reception and awards ceremony in its 23rd annual High School Visual Arts Competition on March 19. Students who attended school in Lamorinda won…
Contra Costa County Library hosts ‘AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly’ webinar
The old saying, “seeing is believing” no longer seems to apply now that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become commonplace in everyday living. The Contra Costa County…
‘Colours of Time’ – the touching story of two French women at the turn of the 19th century
A set of very distant cousins learn through a genealogist and a solicitor that they are the heirs of a long-dead ancestor, Adèle – a woman born in the French countryside at the…
Springtime Chicken Cacciatore – a seasonal twist on a classic Italian dish
I usually think of Chicken Cacciatore as a fall or winter dish, with chicken simmering in a delicious tomato and veggie broth, but as I was eyeing our tomatoes already ripening on…
Slip into sweaters for spring
Spring is when it’s still a little too chilly to go without a warm layer, but we no longer need our winter coats. I call this Sweater Season! Layered over a T-shirt or a blouse,…
Lamorinda Baseball rounds into shape heading into spring break
CAMPOLINDOWith 25 years of coaching high school, college and American Legion baseball, head coach Sean Riley was familiar with the Campolindo baseball program having coached…
Acalanes Girls Host Inspiring Middle School Basketball Clinic
Margaret Gartner, the Acalanes girls head basketball coach, her staff and varsity team held a clinic on Feb. 5 for young basketball players from all over the East Bay. “It was…
Lamorinda SC girls 14U team wins national championship
For the first time since 1976, a team from the Lamorinda Soccer Club (LMSC) won a national title when in early March, their Under 14 team won the Girls Academy Champions Cup…
Lot of success in Lamorinda Softball
MIRAMONTE Coach O.C. Schott is not one to rest on his laurels. After winning their first NCS championship and advancing to the second round of the NorCal, Miramonte has won seven…
Camps 04-11-2026
Summer Camps and Classes 2026 Half Day Summer Camps and Classes Get ready- it’s camp time! IIn this issue of the Lamorinda Weekly, we continue our annual guides to summer…
Calendar 04-11-2026
Art Art Crawl – Sketching on the St. Mary’s College Campus, Saturday, April 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Come and sketch on the St. Mary’s campus – meet at the St. Mary’s College…
Letters to the Editor 04-11-2026
Transparency Needed on Proposed Sales Tax Increase I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors' recent decision to move forward with a…
Obituaries 04-11-2026
Mary Martha MarkSeptember 7, 1953 – March 24, 2026 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Mary Martha Mark of Moraga, CA on Tuesday, March 24,…
Posy Poetry
“With joy and poetry, sunshine feels cozy.Spring is blooming with the power of posies.” ~ Cynthia Brian Do you remember holding hands with friends, walking in a circle,…
Real Estate Listings 04-11-2026
LAFAYETTE2 Aspen Court, $1,700,000, 5 Bdrms, 2230 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 02-24-261051 Buchan Drive, $1,314,000, 3 Bdrms, 1458 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 02-12-264 Burr Court, $2,600,000, 4…