Lafayette Cadette Girl Scouts giving back
Ninth-grade Girl Scouts Riley Lonergan, a student at Carondelet High School, and Catherine Hattersley, a student at Acalanes High School, have been Girl Scouts since kindergarten…
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Orinda Citizens of the Year announced
The 2026 Orinda Citizen(s) of the Year, Sue Farmer and Clay Deanhardt, will be honored at an awards dinner sponsored by the Orinda Community Foundation on Sunday evening, Nov. 8…
Paranormal activity at Moraga’s Rancho Laguna Park?
Just in time for Halloween, another ghost stakeout in Lamorinda yielded interesting results. This time the location was Moraga’s Rancho Laguna Park. Recalling a stakeout…
‘Mr. Burton’ at the Orinda Theatre
What is left in our collective memory of the Welsh American actor Richard Burton? Maybe his tumultuous relationship with Liz Taylor, some great films – and few remember that he…
Moraga Lions Annual Achievement Awards presented to six students
The Moraga Lions Club honored six outstanding middle school students from Lamorinda with its Annual Achievement Award. The award recognizes students who exemplify qualities such…
Two local freshmen turn their love of cats into a community mission
When most students think about summer projects, they might picture sports, travel, or preparing for high school. For two freshmen at Campolindo High School, the spring and summer…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
Summer Staples
I’ve been thinking about wardrobe staples for summer -- those simple pieces that we return to again and again, such as a pair of jeans, a cotton dress, a classic pullover…
Moraga Fourth of July celebration brings community together
Moraga Commons Park was a blur of activity on the Fourth of July as residents – and their quaffed-out pets – gathered to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
LAA ‘Spring to Summer’ exhibition at Papillon Café
The Lamorinda Arts Alliance is pleased to present "Spring To Summer," a curated exhibition at the Papillon Cafe & Gallery in Lafayette. The days are getting longer and it is time…
Orinda Church answers the call at Bay Area Crisis Nursery
When families face a crisis – a parent hospitalized, overwhelmed, or encountering an unsafe situation – the Bay Area Crisis Nursery in Concord is there to provide refuge. Open…
‘Ky Nam Inn’ – A tender romance from Vietnam amid a nation learning to reconnect
In post-war Vietnam, just after the victory of the Vietcong and reunification in the early 1980s, the country was under the rule of the Communist Party. In cities such as Ho Chi…
NCL-Acalanes Chapter recognizes 21 graduating seniors
The Acalanes Chapter of National Charity League on March 7 recognized and celebrated its 21 graduating seniors in a lovely Senior Recognition event at the Orinda Country Club,…
Students on a mission: One student’s spring break trip to Tijuana
The week before spring break at Campolindo High School feels like a long red-eye flight. Everyone is tired, irritable, and just waiting to leave. Then comes Saturday, March 28 –…
Lamorinda middle school students honored for character, unveil ‘Peace Through Art’ Project
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary recently honored outstanding middle school students at its fourth annual Good Character Awards ceremony, recognizing young people who consistently…
Lamorinda celebrates Earth Day in a variety of ways
Several colorful booths filled downtown Lafayette Plaza on April 26 as part of Sustainable Lafayette’s Earth Day Festival, which included information about recycling,…
SMC holds Active Shooter Response Workshop
Saint Mary’s College held an Active Shooter Response Workshop on April 9 and 15 for students and staff in order to explain key concepts to help protect both individuals and the…
Slip into sweaters for spring
Spring is when it’s still a little too chilly to go without a warm layer, but we no longer need our winter coats. I call this Sweater Season! Layered over a T-shirt or a blouse,…
‘Colours of Time’ – the touching story of two French women at the turn of the 19th century
A set of very distant cousins learn through a genealogist and a solicitor that they are the heirs of a long-dead ancestor, Adèle – a woman born in the French countryside at the…