Saint Mary's business students strive to tackle Rheem Theatre's woes
It's no secret that the Rheem Theatre has gone through its share of ups and downs in the past 10 years. The Moraga Chamber of Commerce and Saint Mary's College partnered to organize a business competition aimed at focusing on the theatre's financial issues.
![]() By Vera Kochan
|  |
|
|
Community gathers for annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Moraga Commons
With hot chocolate with whipped cream being served up by members of Moraga Youth Involvement, wearing elf hats, and two of the "elves" guarding the source of power used to light the tree, a large crowd was serenaded with Christmas carols by the Northgate High School ...By Vera Kochan
|  |
|
|
Moraga police remind residents to beware of scammers
The holiday season is a time for giving, and ...By Vera Kochan
| |
|
|
Critter Tree tradition continues at Moraga Library
Just when you think you've seen your share of critters around Moraga, along comes the annual Critter Tree exhibit at the Moraga Library, 1500 St. Mary's Road. These critters come in the form of adorable ornaments handcrafted by members of the Moraga Garden Club, and ...By Vera Kochan
|  |
|
|
Kiwanis starts 9th year of See's Candy Fundraiser
Kiwanis of Moraga Valley is celebrating its ninth annual See's Candy Fundraiser with two stores open in the two Moraga shopping centers. Pictured with this year's first customer, Chris Van Stralen, are John Haffner and Barbara Van Sickle.
 Submitted by Tim Freeman
|  |
|
|
Dance for Kindness international flash mob spreads joy in Moraga
Approximately 50,000 dancers across 100 cities in 40 countries danced to the same song with the same choreography on Sunday, Nov. 11 - with 200 of those participants dancing right here in Moraga. The Dance for Kindness is an international event, founded seven years ago ...By Jenn Freedman
|  |
|
|
Moraga Police Blotter
Moraga Police Department Incident Summary ...
| |
|
|
Holiday toy drive looking to top last year's success
In the spirit of the season, the Moraga ...By Vera Kochan
| |
|
|
Students help teacher give Paradise hope
Angie Guidi, a second grade teacher at Donald L. Rheem Elementary School in Moraga, knows firsthand the devastation of the Paradise, California fires. She grew up there, and several of her family members lost their homes. Even though her aunt, uncle and cousins' houses ...By Vera Kochan
|  |
|
|
Second right-hand turn on Moraga Road at Mt. Diablo Boulevard trial period underway
The long-awaited second right-turn lane from Moraga Road onto Mt. Diablo Boulevard is finally here, albeit just for a 90-day trial period. And the city wants to hear opinions on how it's working out for drivers.
 By Pippa Fisher
|  |
|
|
After an early Thanksgiving, holiday events dominate December
Now that the turkey and fixings are put away, Lamorinda residents can turn their attention to the many holiday events planned in the area, starting with the return of Holiday Magic at Orinda's Theatre Square from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. There will be a free kids ...By Sora O'Doherty
|  |
|
|
Bollinger Valley Project goes before the Moraga Town Council
A nearly five hour Special Town Council Meeting was held in Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School's auditorium Nov 14 to accommodate the anticipated large crowd.
Head town attorney Michelle ...By Vera Kochan
|  |
|
|
Local child chefs land a winning title in Moraga Pear Recipe Contest
The 20th annual Moraga Pear & Wine Festival was held on Sept. 22, celebrating Moraga's pear history and offering plenty of fun for families including a pie-eating contest, music, wine tasting, face painting and inflatable bouncy houses. But, the activity that is always ...By Susie Iventosch
|  |
|
|
The word was out: vote
As Election Day approached, every public source of information seemed to become the unofficial town crier for consciousness. The buzzword was simple: vote. And, vote they did. Voters for the Moraga, Orinda and Lafayette council seats turned out at approximately 55 ...By Vera Kochan
|  |
|
|
Moraga Police Blotter
Moraga Police Department Incident Summary ...
| |
|
|
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA