Lafayette Reservoir tower lowered as part of earthquake retrofit work
After years of planning and objections from Lafayette residents at public meetings, the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has begun the retrofitting of the tower in the…
Issue #2006
Saint Mary’s College placed on accreditation warning
The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) sent a letter on July 9 to Saint Mary’s College President Roger Thompson, issuing a warning that the school’s…
Terraces tensions resurface during City Council parcel consolidation hearing
At a public hearing during the June 22 Lafayette City Council meeting, city planners and the attorney for O’Brien Land Company stated their case for the consolidation of 10…
Stanley Middle School welcomes Ann Kim back as principal
Ann Kim first joined Stanley Middle School in 2006 as a special education teacher. She spent three years in that role, before becoming an elementary school reading specialist, a…
Last ride for Hank & Frank Bicycles after more than a century
More than 100 years after Hank & Frank Bicycles first rolled onto the scene along East 14th Street in Oakland, its legacy of serving the East Bay riding community in downtown…
Hacienda’s La Sala building headed for demolition
Moraga’s Hacienda de las Flores, which can be seen through a grove of trees from Moraga Road, was built in 1916. The La Sala building, a later addition to the property, was…
Historical interpretive banners liven up the bandshell in Moraga Commons Park
A new decorative feature to Moraga Commons Park is an installation of five historical interpretative banners hanging against some prominent columns of the bandshell. The display…
Town Council approves Technical Disruption Policy
The State of California’s Senate Bill 707 required that “all legislative bodies” offer remote public access for Town Council meetings effective on or before July 1, 2026.…
Orinda enjoys a grand National Night Out in the park
Orinda kicked National Night Out up a notch this year. In the week preceding the annual event, the Orinda Police Department decided to build some interest in the competition with…
OIS student Aiden Meng recognized for spelling bee performance
Aiden Meng, a seventh-grade student at Orinda Intermediate School, was celebrated at the Orinda City Council meeting on July 21 for his accomplishment of tying for sixth place at…
OPD officer steps into newly created position for community benefit
The position of “Day Officer” has been filled by Chanel Taliaferro, who started working for the Orinda Police Department two years ago. The new position was created by Orinda…
Lamorinda councils hear about transportation projects, local legislation during annual tri-city meeting
Members of the Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda city and town councils heard updates on current and pending legislation, as well as on proposed transportation projects and funding…
Moraga acquires two more pieces of art located off of St. Mary’s Road
The Town of Moraga is fast becoming an outdoor art gallery thanks to the efforts of the Art in Public Spaces Committee (APSC). Two new installations are gracing the town along St.…
‘A Sad and Beautiful World’ – a wonderful film opening at the Orinda Theatre
The title of this movie is so well chosen: “A Sad and Beautiful World.” It tells a love story between Yasmina and Nino and is a metaphor for the country of Lebanon, where it…
AAUW Tech Trek Camp a huge success
Tech Trek Summer Camps were first established in 1978 by an American Association of University Women (AAUW) member, Marie Wolbach, who recognized that girls tend to give up on…
Lamorinda Weekly sports reporter awarded 2nd place
The California News Publishers Association announced the winners of the 2025 California Journalism Awards, with Lamorinda Weekly’s phenomenal sports reporter Jon Kingdon taking…
Fresh and tangy Shrimp Ceviche, the perfect dish for summer
This zesty Shrimp Ceviche is exactly the kind of dish that belongs in summer. It is light enough for a hot afternoon but flavorful enough for a summer evening meal and it is cool,…
Local students hold Urban Design camp for children of migrant farmworkers
Earlier this year, Moraga resident Adam Fibrich spent two days with a small group of kids who had never heard the words “urban design” before. Adam, a student at The College…
Campolindo Football Hall of Fame inductees celebrated
The Campolindo Football Hall of Fame celebrated four players – Tommy Stephens, Jack Cassidy, Max Flower, and John Torchio – whose success on the field was obvious and who also…
Three Lamorinda rowers win a national championship with Oakland Strokes
Three Lamorinda rowers helped Oakland Strokes win the club’s 26th national championship at the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota,…
Youth service project helps feed those in need
More than 29,000 meals headed to Alameda County on July 21 as part of an interfaith community effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. While this event…
Calendar 08-12-2026
Art The Orinda Library Art Gallery featured artists for August,: Denise Nomura, Abstract Paintings; Daniel Wallace Hunter, Photography; Yingling Lin, Ceramics; and Tony…
Letters to the Editor 08-12-2026
Mario DiPrisco for Lafayette City Council I am voting for Mario DiPrisco for a position on the Lafayette City Council. Although Mario has been in the city since 2008, I…
Obituaries 08-12-2026
Renato Tavecchio May 22, 1960 - June 4, 2026 Renato Tavecchio, 66, of Moraga, California, passed away in Italy on June 4, 2026 following a long illness. Born in Erba,…
Summer Seasonings
“August is one of the hottest months of the northern year…’twixt the flower and the fruit.” ~ Hal Borland, Naturalist and Author It has been a warm summer with…
When ‘perfect’ gets in the way
I believe opposites attract. My husband and I are complete opposites that have been married over 33 years … successfully (most days, anyway). One of us (me) believes,…
Lamorinda Home Sales Recorded 08-12-2026
LAFAYETTE3024 Bradbury Drive, $2,725,000, 4 Bdrms, 2570 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 06-22-26, Previous Sale: $1,505,000, 06-27-194105 Coralee Lane, $1,915,000, 4 Bdrms, 3161 SqFt, 1983…