Moraga News

It's time for Walnut Creek's annual summer book club. And this year the classic Ray Bradbury "Fahrenheit 451," which dives into censorship and the burning of books, is the selection for the community's "One City One Book: Walnut Creek Reads" program.

The Candy Crush Saga online game continues to gain newfound popularity on a daily basis, as the game has taken over from the Angry Birds series as the clear favorite game among many mobile users.

Without the state Public Records Act, we would never know about the Oakley City Manager's $366,500 taxpayer-funded mortgage scheme, the Washington Township hospital CEO's $800,000-plus annual compensation or the retired San Ramon Valley fire chief's $310,000 yearly pension.

Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! MORAGA, Calif., June 17, 2013 -- Trigemina, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of non-narcotic, nasally delivered, analgesic drug products, announced the completion of a $4.5 million Series A-1 financing.

Rescue crews rushed to the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian, a car and a motorcycle Sunday evening that occurred in the eastbound lanes of Rancho California Road, just east of Moraga Road.

This single-story home is set on a corner lot and includes hardwood floors throughout.

A citizen task force will tackle how to improve fire and emergency services in the city in the wake of the rejection last month of a plan to finance a new joint fire station on the Lafayette-Orinda border.

UC Davis officials think Nicole Sitkin is going to go places and have an effect on the world -- it has named her this year's University Medalist as the top graduating senior.

Patrice Hanlon always knew she had a bright, intelligent daughter. But her little girl lacked the social skills needed to survive in school, work and life.

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is reviewing safety policies in the wake of an investigation into a December multicar crash that sent three Moraga-Orinda Fire District firefighters and one motorist to the hospital.

This city may join a growing list of Bay Area communities where dogs can run free in a park of their own.

With decorative columns and large windows, 52 Merrill Circle North in Moraga exudes a stately elegance from its setting amidst rolling hills and mature trees.

The five-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Colonial estate features detailed woodwork and decorative moldings throughout, reminding everyone who steps inside it's the creation of local developer Peter Branagh, who designed high-end homes in California.

Plans by the Moraga-Orinda Fire District to rebuild one Orinda fire station and remodel another facility in Moraga could soon be shelved to help balance the budget and avoid service reductions.

California Virtual Academy graduate Katie Morris of Moraga, Calif., reacts to the loud cheer from her boyfriend after her name was called to receive her diploma during commencement ceremonies at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater in Vacaville, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

Voters Tuesday were deciding the fate of a tax hike measure to tackle the city's financial crisis in the lone election in Contra Costa County.

Cheers and applause could be heard blocks away as hundreds of family, friends and faculty gathered to congratulate the latest graduates and all their accomplishments.

A committee working on a plan for a new library in El Cerrito is also pushing the city to provide funding in its 2013-14 budget to keep the current 65-year-old library open more hours per week.

It's no small accomplishment to be selected as a school's valedictorian. It's even more of an honor when you are the first in your family to graduate from college.

Family and friends yell out to graduates as they walk in during the 150th St Mary's undergraduate commencement at St Mary's College in Moraga, Calif., on Saturday, May 25, 2013.