Teresa Onoda will not seek re-election
Vice mayor and former mayor Teresa Onoda said that she would not run again for her seat on the Moraga Town Council in the Nov. 6 general election, indicating that she felt her mission had been accomplished, and that she had other personal matters to attend. She plans ...By Sophie Braccini
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Moraga hosts 22nd Annual 4th of July Fun Run
Campolindo's Cross Country and Track and Field programs along with title sponsor Kirsten Buckley Real Estate hosted their 22nd Annual Moraga Fourth of July Fun Run last week to kick off the town's holiday festivities. Nearly 700 participants took part in the event ...Submitted by Eric Yabu
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Moraga 10U Allstars win tournament
The weekend of July 7-8 the Moraga 10U Allstars baseball team played in the regional Fremont Baseball Tournament. With a combined score of 38-5 and striking out 31 opponents the 10U Allstars won the first three games with consecutive shut outs and went on to beat the ...Submitted by Kevin Zellmer
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Moraga Police Department Incident Summary Report July 3 to July 8
Alarms 8
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Hacienda event highlights Moraga's easy-going style
The success level of an event at the Hacienda de las Flores is often measured by the level of confusion created by cars jamming the parking lot of the historic property. In that regard, the first food truck event of the year was already a big success: it was really ...By Sophie Braccini
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Update on election race
Positions on Moraga's town council and ...By Sophie Braccini
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Cameras installed in Moraga help capture crooks
It is quite rare to see an officer sit in front of video monitors showing Moraga's live traffic captured in different town locations. Chief of Police Jon King is adamant that the police force is not "watching Moraga;" the cameras now operational all around town are ...By Sophie Braccini
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DeSaulnier talks environment at Campolindo Town Hall
It was hot in Moraga on the afternoon of July 2. A grass fire in the open space next to Moraga Road had seriously snarled traffic, but it was not enough to cancel Rep. Mark DeSaulnier's town hall at Campolindo High School - it was merely shifted by one hour, with ...By Sophie Braccini
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Grass fire destroys 45 acres in Moraga
A three-alarm fire burned 45 acres of dense vegetation near Campolindo High School on July 2, forcing the temporary evacuation of 20 homes along Buckingham Drive in Moraga. According to Moraga-Orinda Fire District spokesman Dennis Rein, crews from MOFD, the Contra ...By Nick Marnell
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Challenging summer commute in Moraga
Going through Moraga this summer has brought ...By Sophie Braccini
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Council prepares for legal battle over hillside and ridgeline development
During the June 27 Moraga Town Council ...By Sophie Braccini
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Staff and council acknowledge maintenance and asset replacement systemic shortfall
The figures have not changed, but the attitude and framing may have. For years, budget presentations focused on the town's balanced operating budget, minimizing the asset replacement needs. This year, however, Town Manager Cynthia Battenberg opened her presentation by ...By Sophie Braccini
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ADA complaints and lawsuits on the rise in Lafayette
Lawsuits against Lafayette businesses for violations of accessibility regulations have increased over the past two years, but there is one relatively simple fix a business can implement in order to decrease the odds of a complaint that could cost thousands of dollars, ...By Nick Marnell
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Fourth of July festivities in Moraga and Orinda
Looking for something fun to do on the Fourth of July? You won't have to go far, with many wonderful activities offered in Moraga and Orinda to help you celebrate. Start the day off with a full day of parades, pancakes, fun and games, starting with a fun run/walk at ...
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Spirit turned into art: a Moraga artist expresses her creativity
Dina Asna may walk with two crutches and struggle a bit over natural obstacles, but there is nothing weak about the woman. The painter and jewelry maker of Iranian origin was told by her father since she was a girl that nothing was impossible for her, even if she was ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA