Siesta Valley Bowl now live in Orinda
Siesta Valley Bowl, which has taken over the outdoor performance location that for decades housed Cal Shakes, went live on Saturday, May 30 with a “Siesta Valley Bowl Spring…
Issue #2004
Miramonte Boys Lacrosse wins first NCS Championship
To paraphrase Charles Dickens, the Miramonte lacrosse season was the worst of times and the best of times. The Matadors began the season with a 3-7 record, scoring 7.6 goals per…
Lafayette's Capital Improvement Program presented to City Council
Director of Engineering and Public Works Mike Moran presented the Capital Projects Assessment Committee (CPAC) Annual Update and the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for…
Lafayette celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
To commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary, on Thursday, July 2 the City of Lafayette is hosting a two-part community celebration combining family-friendly activities and a…
Free fun for all ages in Lafayette
Eleven-year-old Hazel’s interest was piqued when she walked by a few kinetic sand tables outside of a place that had ping-pong, pool and foosball tables inside while she was on…
Rock the Plaza concerts kick off summer fun
Lots of rock ‘n’ roll revelers gathered to enjoy tunes performed by Jimbo Scott & Yesterday’s Biscuits at 6 p.m. Friday, June 5 at Lafayette Plaza as part of the annual Rock…
Residents provide valuable feedback during Livable Moraga Walking Tour
The Public Works Department held a May 16 Livable Moraga Road Walking Tour between Donald Drive and Corliss Drive. Its purpose was to collect feedback from not only residents but…
Grocery Outlet opening falls behind schedule
The much-anticipated opening of the new Grocery Outlet in Moraga’s Rheem Valley Shopping Center has prospective shoppers collectively holding their breath. The November…
Director of Public Works position filled internally
The Town of Moraga didn’t have to look very far in order to fill the vacated position of Director of Public Works/Town Engineer. Nate Levine, who previously held the role of…
Town establishes Ceremonial Flag Display Policy
After staff presented Moraga Council members with two flag display policies (traditional governmental or governmental ceremonial) during the April 22 meeting, Council chose to…
Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda high schools get new principals
Three of the four high schools in the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) have just been appointed new principals. In Lafayette, Colin Malcolm will be taking the…
Lamorinda schools seem to be doing well on election day measures
The California Primary Election on June 2 had the benefit of clear skies and lovely weather. Voters attended their local polling places either to cast the ballots or to drop off…
Coast-to-Coast relay crosses through Lamorinda, celebrating country’s 250th anniversary
Orinda and Lafayette will be on the path of the American Discovery 250 Relay next month. The American Discovery Trail is the country’s first coast-to-coast trail, and the…
MOFD reveals which areas will be inspected for compliance
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District announced the start of annual inspections in the community. Each year the district carries out inspections of homes to ensure compliance with the…
Board of Supervisors appoints Aaron McAlister to lead Con Fire
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on May 12 appointed Aaron McAlister as Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire), which covers…
MOFD Demonstration Garden work begins
Work has begun on a demonstration garden at Moraga-Orinda Fire District Station 42 on Moraga Road across from the Rheem Shopping Center. Upon completion, the garden, a joint…
Street Rehabilitation Construction Project to affect several of Moraga’s main roads
The Moraga Town Council passed a measure approving the 2025 and 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 25-401, CIP 26-401) during its May 27 meeting. In doing so, a…
12 young women from Scouts BSA Troop 402 earn Eagle Scout rank
Scouts BSA Troop 402, one of the largest all-girl Scout troops in the United States, celebrated an extraordinary milestone this spring as 12 young women earned the rank of Eagle…
Scouts BSA Troop 204 honors four new Eagle Scouts
Scouts BSA Troop 204 honored four young men who achieved the Eagle Scout award, the highest rank in Scouting America, on March 21 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lafayette.…
Quilting group’s gifts help foster kids ‘feel special and treasured’ moving forward
As foster kids age out of the system each year, they face new challenges. To remind them they are loved and supported, metaphorical hugs are woven into warm bed covers…
Mysterious monument stands guard in front of History Center
For those unfamiliar with its location, the History Center can be found just around the right-side corner of the Moraga Library. Standing guard at the Center’s door is a rusty,…
Acalanes DAR marks America 250 with Lafayette Commemoration and Living History Program
The Acalanes Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) brought Revolutionary history to life in early April with a dynamic program and public…
Lamorinda Spirit Van Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Community
The Lamorinda Spirit Van recently marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of providing essential transportation for older adults and residents across Lafayette,…
Lamorinda's Gift of Sight: Local nonprofit heads to Zimbabwe
For the past four years, Lamorinda neighbors have quietly been part of something remarkable. They've dropped donated eyeglasses into collection bins at local libraries and…
Joybound receives 25 kittens displaced from Orange County emergency
In response to a recent emergency in Orange County involving an imminent chemical explosion threat and the evacuation of tens of thousands of households within a 1-mile radius,…
Saklan School partners with Moraga Art Gallery for annual Student Art Exhibition
The Saklan School proudly partnered with the Moraga Art Gallery to present a vibrant and inspiring student art exhibition May 1-6, marking the second time Saklan’s Annual Art…
The no tears way to tackle the tiers of a wedding cake
There are many things I am not an expert at: making wedding cakes, frosting wedding cakes, and decorating wedding cakes among them. But despite my lack of formal expertise, I have…
Beach Volleyball participation and talent in Lamorinda continues to increase
CAMPOLINDO In its fourth year of beach volleyball, Campolindo has its largest roster ever with 26 players, but it is a very young team with only three seniors and a large…
Led by Campolindo, Lamorinda track teams represented at state track meet
CAMPOLINDO After a regular season that was highlighted with any number of personal and team records, the post-season for Campolindo proved to be just as successful. Starting with…
Karate & Fitness USA team achieves big success
Karate & Fitness USA team from Lafayette returned home triumphant from the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Region 6 Karate Championships and USA Team Qualifier held in Chicago, Ill.,…
14 Lamorinda rowers bring home medals from Southwest Regionals
Fourteen Lamorinda high schoolers brought home medals from the USRowing Southwest Youth Regional Championships over the weekend of May 1-3. Their wins helped Oakland Strokes…
Camino Pablo wins 31st annual Moraga Rotary Field Day
Camino Pablo athletes won the 31st Annual Moraga Rotary Field Day held recently at the Joaquin Moraga field, amassing 86 points. Los Perales won second place with 71 points,…
Calendar 06-10-2026
Art The Moraga Art Gallery's new exhibit "Connectivity" is on view through Aug. 16. Free reception for the public to meet the artists, enjoy wine, music, and light snacks on…
Obituaries 06-10-2026
Irene Lois Shabel June 6, 1927 - May 7, 2026 Irene Shabel of Moraga passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2026. Irene grew up in Riverside, Calif., and attended…
June Blooms
“What is a weed? A flower whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” ~ Emerson Because of the late-season rains, the weeds have been overwhelming. I have been…