When I was young, I was a surfer girl. I spent many weekends catching waves in Santa Cruz, Bolinas, and Hawaii. My favorite movie was The Endless Summer. I dreamt of traveling the globe in search of ...

Saint Mary's College has just opened two new art installations this fall. "Isole: A Voyage Among My Dreams" featuring artist Cianne Fragione, and "Visceral Processes" featuring works by Jay DeFeo, ...

The competition for the Lamorinda girls' water polo teams is no longer just between themselves. Between them, they have played a number of nationally ranked teams 1-Sacred Heart Prep, 4-Arroyo Grande, ...

From left, Addison Naton, Rachel Lin and Sarah Chu racking up some community service hours for Mr. Kauzer's environmental science class at Campolindo. Photo Cathy Tyson Be gone, invasive vegetation!

The Lamorinda boys' water polo teams have shown both success and potential. Miramonte and Campolindo have had a number of victories and Acalanes is taking the long-term perspective, anticipating ...

It is essential to have the right tools for the job. Sure, there are times I have made it work, but it is not good to use a table knife from the kitchen drawer to tighten a loose screw. My high school ...

The International Vision Volunteers is a nonprofit that was founded thirty years ago by Dr. James "Bud" Tysinger, an ophthalmologist whose goal was to bring sight and eye care to the underserved in ...

After four and a half years with the town of Moraga, Parks and Recreation Director Breyana Brandt is leaving to take a position with the city of Napa. Although her title will be the same, her ...

When Don and Ron Heidary began Orinda Aquatics, they had a vision that was at the time unique, and have stayed true to their ideals as they have recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. "Over these ...

In the winter, these ladies are wrapped in lush green manteaus that glisten in the rain. When warmer weather commences in late spring, their coats turn brown and eventually dry out. This is when we ...

A 76-year-old home sits on the outskirts of Moraga. Grape leaves blossom in its vineyard and the landscaped grounds are a visual treat, but equally important is what is missing. Gone today is the ...

A sufficient number of nominations have been finalized to fill all of the open positions in Lamorinda schools and councils, but some nomination periods will be extended because an incumbent didn't ...