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Students make use of the new Academy period Sept. 29 at Acalanes High School to learn about the various clubs on campus. Photo John T. Miller |
| New Bell and Block Schedule receives passing grade, so far |
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John T. Miller |
| By all accounts, most stakeholders in the Acalanes Union High School District are finding the new bell and block schedule is accomplishing its purpose of more efficient ...read |
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| Paige Meyer, left, with MOFD Fire Chief Stephen Healy Photo Nick Marnell |
| Festive sendoff for MOFD Chief Healy |
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| Family, friends and coworkers of Fire Chief Stephen Healy celebrated his 31-year fire service career and his 12 years with the Moraga-Orinda Fire District during a farewell party ...read |
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| The dismantling of the Canyon Bridge continued after darkness fell on Sept. 26. Photo Andy Scheck
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| Canyon Bridge dismantling and rebuilding begins |
| By Sophie Braccini |
| The old Canyon Bridge is gone. It had been closed to traffic for over five months, though it had been rumored that bicyclists and walkers had occasionally been trespassing. The declaration of instability and ...read |
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| The Second Street apartment property at the center of the rent controversy. Photo Pippa Fisher
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| Escalating rents prompt call for council action |
| By Pippa Fisher |
| Rent review programs are unusual in a small town such as Lafayette but following complaints in August from residents whose rents have been escalating by as much as 20 percent, the Lafayette City Council is ...read |
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| Seasonal plants and flowers by FrontDoor Treatment adorn this front entry area. Photo courtesy Erica Bradley-Pacheco
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| Why D.I.Y.? |
| By Cathy Dausman |
| When it comes to keeping up appearances outside their home, Lamorindans with limited free time and more discretionary income sometimes opt to employ someone else's elbow grease. Lawn services, window washing, ...read |
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On Orinda School Safety
Our highest priorities as Trustees of the Orinda School Board are to provide our students with an excellent education and to keep them safe. Recently, there have been reports of some very disturbing incidents of racial and anti-Semitic bullying on our campuses. We want to emphasize that our school district repudiates bullying of any kind, and we especially condemn racial taunting and teasing.
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In defense of Lafayette city manager
I am commenting on a letter to the editor
published Sept. 20 in regard to the City
Manager of Lafayette, Steve Falk. To
blame and find fault with the City
Manager for the actions of the City
Council, with which one might disagree,
is absurd. Mr. Falk and his staff work
for the citizens of Lafayette through
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Another side of the city manger story
I write in response to a letter in the Sept. 20 issue, strongly criticizing the work performance of Lafayette's City Manager, Steve Falk. The author states he is offering "a few facts". However, in choosing to present only the negative side of the story, one wonders what is the other agenda? They tell me we live in a democracy, therefore, I write to tell the other side
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| Salomon to continue as Orinda city manager |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| Steve Salomon has had a successful career in local government over the past 40 years. He previously served 17 years as Visalia's city manager, was Albany's city administrator, and city manager for the cities ...read |
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| October ADAPT events focus on underage drinking, drug use |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| Two upcoming events in Lamorinda will examine alcohol and drug use in the community, and especially among local youth. On Oct. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Sarge Littlefield Community Room, Orinda City ...read |
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| Orinda Town Hall with Baker, Andersen, and Phillips |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, County Supervisor Candace Andersen and Orinda Mayor Eve Phillips held a town hall to interact with their constituents on Sept. 25 at the Orinda Library auditorium. The event was ...read |
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Canyon Bridge dismantling and rebuilding begins
Escalating rents prompt call for council action
New Bell and Block Schedule receives passing grade, so far
Lafayette Police Blotter
Lafayette decides against accepting "Crosses" land donation
Another Moraga Road accident prompts further discussion of bicycle, pedestrian safety
Buy or rent? Lafayette continues to look for options
Sustainable Lafayette's next film night highlights 'gangster gardeners'
Lace up, Lafayette!
Moraga Police Blotter
Moraga's new unique park will need some TLC
Don't park on the street for more than three days
Town attempts to combat negative press coverage at council meeting
Orinda Police Blotter
Salomon to continue as Orinda city manager
Orinda Town Hall with Baker, Andersen, and Phillips
October ADAPT events focus on underage drinking, drug use
Young Orindan to be recognized for charity work
Photographers capture beauty of their city in Adore Orinda contest
Festive sendoff for MOFD Chief Healy
ConFire donor meets his bone marrow recipient
Public expects next MOFD chief to thoroughly grasp the numbers
Police arrest two in elder abuse case
Letters to the Editor
Barranco finds a niche in Lafayette
Profound issues raised in a seemingly simple fairy tale at Town Hall Theatre
SMC jazzes it up at first of three concerts
'Marina' - a story about music, love and prejudice
Classical music is alive and well, flourishing in youth
Ongoing discoveries at Perlmutter gallery: 'Refuge' and 'Stranger Things' pop-up show
Cancer-fighting superhero pens empowering book for children
Caring Hands volunteers make a difference in seniors' lives
Lamorinda Arts Council hosts Art of Mixology fundraiser, Oct. 7
Annual bike event benefits Holden High School students
When you need a doctor and you need one now
Ways to Reduce Your Pain Without Medications
Laughs, magic and scares hit the Lamorinda theaters this October
Lynn's Top Five
Cut a slice of pure deliciousness from this caramel-glazed apple cake
Dear America
Most Frequently Viewed Stories From Our Last Issue
Range of talent on local high school girls golf teams
Strong start for Lamorinda girls volleyball
LaMO United 07 Navy girls win South Lake Tahoe tournament
Karate students win trophies at International Championship
Lamorinda Rugby Club's JV team NorCal Champs
Campolindo men's water polo team wins San Diego Kap7 Invitational
Sleepy Hollow hosts USTA Junior Open
Why D.I.Y.?
Lamorinda Home Sales recorded
Simple steps to usher in the season
Cynthia Brian's Gardening Guide for October
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| SMC jazzes it up at first of three concerts |
| By Jennifer Wake |
| Like jazz? The Lamorinda community is invited to attend the first in a series of three lively Saint Mary's College Jazz Band concerts, featuring "up-tempo numbers, dance tunes, and instrumental jazz soloists" ...read |
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| Classical music is alive and well, flourishing in youth |
| By B. B. Kaye |
If one accepts commercial broadcasts as exclusive representatives of culture, one could well miss the resurging interest in classical music.
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| School Calendar |
Acalanes Union High School District
Board Room AUHSD Office
1212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette |
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Oct. 4, at 7pm |
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Lafayette School District
LAFSD Office
3477 School Street, Lafayette |
| Wednesday,
Oct. 18, at 7pm |
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Moraga School District
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Auditorium 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga |
| Tuesday,
Oct. 10, at 7:30pm |
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Orinda Union School District
OUSD Office 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda |
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Oct. 9, at 6pm |
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| Strong start for Lamorinda girls volleyball |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Having lost a number of key offensive players from last season due to graduation, Miramonte coach Lisa Bachtold was approaching this season with cautious optimism having to rely on a number of unproven ...read |
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| Campolindo men's water polo team wins San Diego Kap7 Invitational |
| Submitted by Kristin Miller |
| The Campolindo men's water polo team won all five games they played at the Seal Family Foundation-sponsored San Diego Kap7 Invitational over the weekend of Sept. 22-23. They had a quarterfinal victory over ...read |
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| Lamorinda Rugby Club's JV team NorCal Champs |
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| The 2017 Lamo Rugby JV team was unstoppable; they went the entire season without a loss, won the NorCal Championship and contributed several players to an All-Stars team that represented the Bay Area in a ...read |
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance presents its
3rd Annual Art Show and Sale from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at
the Lafayette Christian Church at
584 Glenside Dr., Lafayette.
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Lisa Bograd, MFT, will lead a
workshop from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Orinda
Library where parents (of elementary
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Carr Ranch property dedication and
public opening of 604-acre Carr
Ranch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 14 in Moraga. Guided
hikes, a family square dance, food
trucks, and other activities. Carr
Ranch will ... |
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| 'Marina' - a story about music, love and prejudice |
| By Sophie Braccini |
| The movie from the Netherlands presented by the International Film Showcase this month at the Orinda Theatre is the biographical tale of Belgian singer of Italian origin, Rocco Granata, whose humble life began ...read |
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