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…
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…
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.)…
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…