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…