Published on February 28th, 2024
Moraga's teachers rally for fair wages
The Moraga Teachers Association (MTA), who are members of the Classified School Employees Association ( a labor union), held a very vocal rally at the busy intersection of Rheem Boulevard and Moraga Road during evening commute hours on Feb. 21. Its purpose was to bring ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on February 14th, 2024
Students from Laratelier Art Studio volunteer at Aegis Living Moraga
With a few careful brushstrokes, high school junior Lilia Maharbiz gazes at a masterpiece - a sprawling assembly of purple flora. A warm smile is visible, even through the mask she dons. But this creation isn't hers to claim - the senior woman beside Maharbiz is the ...By Emma Wong
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Published on February 14th, 2024
Nick Walker of Moraga achieves Eagle Scout rank
Nick Walker, a senior at Campolindo High School in Moraga, recently attained the prestigious Eagle Scout rank with the Boy Scouts of America. With a seven-year tenure as a Boy Scout, Nick is a dedicated member of Troop 234 in Moraga. To achieve the Eagle rank, ...Submitted by Terry Walker
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Published on February 14th, 2024
Juan Toscano-Anderson presents his JTA Foundation to Moraga Rotary
Juan Toscano-Anderson, former NBA player for the Golden State Warriors, presented details about his Journey To Achieve (JTA) Foundation, which is committed to the idea that small acts of kindness can change a child's life trajectory. He grew up in Oakland, so its ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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Published on February 14th, 2024
Moraga Police Blotter
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Published on February 14th, 2024
Moraga's new Town Clerk is Walnut Creek's loss
After over eight years as a deputy clerk with the city of Walnut Creek, Moraga's new town clerk, Amy Heavener, decided it was time for a positional change. "The city clerk that I worked for was younger than me, and I realized there was nowhere to go, so I came to ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on February 14th, 2024
Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated at Moraga Library
While the Chinese New Year technically began on Feb. 10, the Moraga Library's interactive celebration was held on Feb. 3. Attendees were encouraged to sample, as well as help make their own Dumplings, Sweet Rice Ball Soup, and Hot Pot edibles. A calligraphy table ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 31st, 2024
Moraga Park Director receives a donation from Moraga Rotary
Mackenzie Brady, Director of Moraga's Park & Recreation Department, was giving a presentation about town activities at a recent meeting of Moraga Rotary Club, and was surprised to receive a check to the town for $10,000 for use at the Moraga Commons Park. Last year, ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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Published on January 31st, 2024
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Published on January 31st, 2024
Proponents of Measure D get council member endorsement
Moraga's voters can expect to see Measure D ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 31st, 2024
Moraga town manager unwinds by building cities with Legos
Not only is Moraga's town council loaded with talented individuals who are painters, woodworkers, potters and vintners, Town Manager Scott Mitnick has a talent for building just about anything with Legos.
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 31st, 2024
Council gets update on Corliss Drive public safety improvements
Corliss Drive public safety improvements with regards to Safe Routes to School (Los Perales Elementary) has been on the town's radar since 2004, thanks to local residents who are concerned about the hazards pedestrians and cyclists face on a daily basis - specifically, ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 31st, 2024
When Lamorinda recycles, one man's trash becomes another man's treasure
Where do Lamorinda's recyclables wind up once the blue bins are emptied into a trash truck each week? It lands at Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery in Pittsburg, Calif. (with the help of partners such as Republic Services and RecycleSmart).
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 17th, 2024
The Moraga Barn - over 100 years of history in one building
There's a question mark when it comes to The Moraga Barn. When was it built? The Moraga Historical Society has documentation that alludes to 1911, but several other sources claim the building was constructed in 1914. The MHS archives contain a Moraga Sun newspaper ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 17th, 2024
New Wildfire Mitigation Requirements in effect Jan. 1
Residents with juniper or bamboo on their ...By Jennifer Wake
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA