Wildfire inspections and other preparations heat up in Lamorinda
For the past few months, Moraga and Orinda residents whose property did not comply with fire codes were sent pre-citation notification mailings emblazoned with the words “Notice…
Issue #2007
Candidates and Measures for November election finalized
With the closure of filing for the November General Election, the candidates and measures that will be on the ballot are coming into focus. The races specific to Lamorinda include…
Reasonable Books & former Lafayette Book Store unite over ‘The Speed of Light’
Dave Simpson, the owner of the former Lafayette Book Store, was so confident his patrons would love Elizabeth Rosner’s “The Speed of Light” as much as he did that he offered…
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival returns, Sept. 19-20
One of the largest annual festivals in Contra Costa County – The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival – will return to downtown Lafayette on Saturday, Sept. 19 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)…
Keeping the lights on at Town Hall Theatre
With rising costs of groceries, rent, gas and just about everything, it’s harder for patrons to plan an evening out and for spaces like theatres to provide the opportunities…
City Council appoints two incumbents, one new member in lieu of election
The Lafayette City Council decided how to fill their three open seats, two seats for four-year terms and one seat for a two-year term, during a special meeting on Aug. 20. The…
Zenbrosbreaks opens trading card shop in Moraga
A unique store has opened in Moraga’s Rheem Valley Shopping Center. Brothers Ben and Matt Scheve have seen their childhood dreams become a reality with Zenbrosbreaks, a new…
Moraga Historical Society sponsors Antiques Roadshow-type event with Michaan’s Auctions
The Moraga Historical Society encouraged the public to clean out their closets, attics, and garages in order to “find out if a family heirloom has monetary value in addition to…
Moraga Candidates Night on Oct. 6
Moraga Citizens Network, a nonprofit organization in Moraga dedicated to encouraging civic, recreational, and community engagements, will be hosting a Moraga Candidates Night on…
Orinda bids goodbye to Sheri Smith, welcomes new City Clerk
Sheri Smith, who came to Orinda as Sheri Spediacci in September 2016, is retiring after 10 years of service as City Clerk. City Manager Linda Smith has announced the appointment…
Presentation on presidential power at SMC, Sept. 17
On Constitution Day, Sept. 17, two eminent U.S. Constitutional scholars will discuss the challenges of maintaining effective presidential leadership while preventing abuse of…
Orinda recognizes wildfire threat, takes steps to mitigate
Recently Orinda has continued its efforts to try to improve wildfire safety in the city by renewing its contract with Ladris – a disaster evacuation modeling platform for…
Local artist’s work featured at Orinda Books
Aileen Schier’s artwork will be featured at Orinda Books through the month of September. Schier was born in Oakland and went to Skyline High School before living in Los Angeles…
Orinda Car Show turns focus on Porsche through the decades
The 22nd annual Orinda Classic Car Show will be held on Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Orinda Classic Car Center at 61 Orinda Way in Orinda Village. Admission is…
Lamorinda CERT’s Duncan Seibert is honored, new personnel announced
Lamorinda CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) announced at its June meeting that longtime Program Manager Duncan Seibert, who has served in that position for 16 years, has…
Troop 219 welcomes new Eagle Scouts
Troop 219 in Lafayette recently honored 12 young men who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America. This is the second largest class of Eagle Scouts…
Acalanes seniors create nonprofit to bring smiles to young faces through 3D printing
Much of the learning during an average school day takes place between the opening bell and final dismissal. But Acalanes High School seniors Luca Fazio and Connor McAndrew have…
Orinda church members fill and donate 400 backpacks for children in need
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Orinda donated 400 backpacks to children served by a crisis center, up from 300 backpacks last year. The project provides students with practical…
Lamorinda Idols rock the Orinda Theatre at final awards ceremony
The 2026 Lamorinda Idols final competition was held on Aug. 16 at the Orinda Theatre. Winners were announced in solo and group performances. The performers had spent months in…
Bea Arthur documentary screens at Orinda Theatre in October
The Orinda Theatre will be presenting two screenings of the new documentary on the life of actress Bea Arthur next month. The documentary film, entitled, “Bea Arthur—I’ve…
Author discusses how the Declaration of Independence became ‘news’
More than 100 guests gathered at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center on Aug. 6 for a presentation by historian Emily Sneff, author of “When the Declaration of Independence…
Hold the Mayo! A creative twist on this summertime staple
Just like deviled eggs, potato salad has long been a staple of picnics, potlucks, barbecues, and family gatherings. It’s dependable, comforting and almost always welcome at the…
Flag football continues to grow in Lamorinda
ACALANES After a 17-3 record and making it to the NCS championship game last season, and with a large number of productive players returning, there is a lot of optimism at…
SMC Rugby player dies following medical emergency
Saint Mary’s College Rugby player Dominic Peterson, 19, a sophomore from Los Altos Hills, passed away Friday, Sept. 4 after experiencing a medical emergency during a training…
Lamorinda football teams looking to repeat last year’s successes
MIRAMONTE Miramonte has carried on the success of last year's season with two victories over Oakland Tech, 32-12, and Granada High School, 17-7. Last season, things…
Orinda Country Club led the way at the 69th annual OMPA Championship Meet
The OMPA Championship meet took place from July 31 to Aug. 2 with the usual overwhelming numbers – 1,701 total swimmers and over 4,800 entries from the nine teams with a…
2026 Contra Costa County Swim Championship: Local teams shine
The 65th Contra Costa County Swim Championship brought together 42 teams and the region’s fastest young swimmers for a weekend of record-setting performances and spirited…
9U Moraga All Stars take first at Caldecott Cup Tournament
The 9U Moraga All Stars, made up of third graders from Moraga, wrapped up their summer season with a first-place win in the Caldecott Cup Tournament. From left, top row: Corbin…
12U Lamo Girls take quarter-final Junior Olympics win
The 12U LAMO Girls Competition team was all smiles after the 2026 Junior Olympics quarter-final win against San Clemente. LAMO 12U Girls Competition team finished fourth overall,…
Letters to the Editor 09-09-2026
Vote Yes on Measure W We write in support of Measure W, the AUHSD parcel tax proposal on November’s ballot. The undersigned signatories have had the…
Calendar 09-09-2026
Art Orinda Library Art Gallery - Good Medicine - an exhibition expressing gratitude to those who practice medicine, compassion, and healing on view through Oct. 3 at the Orinda…
Obituaries 09-09-2026
Michael Montagnon Jan. 27, 1947 – Feb. 27, 2026 Michael “Mike” Montagnon was born in France and raised in Montreal and the East Coast before moving to Lafayette. He served…
September seed saving
“The flowers of tomorrow are the seeds of today.” ~ Ancient proverb With less than a month of summer left, it is time to prepare for our fall landscapes. A little…
When you are told to evacuate, Go, Go, Go!
Picture this: It’s the middle of the night. The power is out. It’s pitch-black and cold. You are sick with the flu, and there is pounding at your door. The firefighter says,…
Lamorinda home sales recorded 09-09-2026
LAFAYETTE3018 Bradbury Drive, $1,850,000, 4 Bdrms, 2340 SqFt, 1970 YrBlt, 07-15-26414 Castello Road, $1,465,000, 3 Bdrms, 1330 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 07-17-26, Previous Sale:…