Editorial: In Acalanes District, vote yes on Measure A
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:51:17 GMT

SIX MONTHS after voters in the Acalanes Union High School District approved extension of a parcel tax to fund their children's education, they are being asked to dig deeper into their pockets to come up with more money.

Good Neighbor: Jacquie Oliverius Scouts, adults, community volunteers ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:53:01 GMT

WE ARE IN the first week of March, on the edge of spring and only 10 days away from the start of daylight saving time.

Gov appoints lesbian judge in Contra Costa
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:29:34 GMT

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed out lesbian Rebecca C. Hardie to a judgeship on the Contra Costa County Superior Court.

Musical 'jewel' shines in Cathedral of Christ the Light
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:29:12 GMT

When Rudy de Vos, the director of music for the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, sits down to play the new $2.5 million Conroy Memorial Organ on Saturday evening, he'll be only the second person to play it in recital since the new 5,298-pipe organ was completed in January.

Readers thrilled to have Leno back on a Tonighta
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:08:49 GMT

Readers thrilled to have Leno back on - Tonight' Majority thought host's first night back was great for his homecoming A A Television video AP A A - Bachelor' is - pouring heart into' - DWTS' A A "Bachelor" Jake Pavelka discusses how he thinks he's going to do on the new season of "Dancing With The Stars"? msnbc.com updated Jay Leno received a warm ...

San Mateo Police Chief to Be First Woman Installed as President of State Chiefs Association
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:51:36 GMT

The California Police Chiefs Association will install its first female president on Wednesday, when San Mateo Police Chief Susan E. Manheimer will take the helm of the organization's executive board.

Lamorinda school notes for Feb. 26
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:07:08 GMT

The Acalanes Union High School District will shift from a seven-period school day to six periods - with fewer options available during those six periods - if a proposed parcel tax isn't approved in May.

Readers' Forum: Times editorial unfair to Moraga-Orinda Fire District board
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:01:08 GMT

However, given that the audience that evening totaled 14 people, it is clearly faulty reporting to call this "a significant community cry." Furthermore, the board did not take a position on the approach to be used as Pete Wilson withdrew his resignation before we could vote on a method.

What a Trip: Campolindo students rock in Yosemite
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:18:41 GMT

HAVE YOU EVER had to close your eyes and trust that the person guiding you wouldn't walk you into a wall? Now imagine if you did a "blind trust walk" near the edge of a cliff in Yosemite National Park.

Gender Equality: Men in Child Care, the Last Frontier?
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:42:22 GMT

Anthony D'Tiole, 20, of Moraga, Ca. says when he first started out, he had to work harder to get the jobs that came easily to his female counterparts.A "They might have five interviews and be offered four jobs," he said, "I'd have 20 interviews; and if I was lucky, I'd be offered one position."A D'Tiole is a male child care provider, a male nanny, ...

Lamorinda school notes for Feb. 19
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:23:03 GMT

The Campolindo High School Parents Club and Healthy Choices Committee will host a discussion on alcohol use among teens.

Religion and politics: Devout Catholic Kathleen Kennedy Townsend...
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:16:42 GMT

It didn't take long for Kathleen Kennedy Townsend to show Saint Mary's College students the renegade Catholic streak that got her blacklisted from religious speaking engagements and condemned by her parish priest.

Moraga woman named Contra Costa County judge
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:37:55 GMT

A PG&E attorney from Moraga has been appointed to the Contra Costa County Superior Court bench, Gov.

Lamorinda school notes for Feb. 12: Acalanes wins 2010 Academic Decathlon
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:51:49 GMT

The Campolindo High School Parents Club and Healthy Choices Committee will host a discussion on alcohol use among teens.

New postmaster for Danville
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:36:48 GMT

JaNell Olsen will follow a proud tradition dating back to 1860 when Henry W. Harris was sworn in as the first Danville postmaster.

St. Mary's C Tomlinson sets blocked shots mark
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:26:06 GMT

Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 9:02 p.m. MORAGA, Calif. - Louella Tomlinson broke both the NCAA Division I career and single-season records for blocked shots, swatting five for Saint Mary's in a 88-75 loss to No.

Moraga police log -- Feb. 12
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:28:07 GMT

The following excerpts were taken from the Moraga police log: Thursday, Feb. 4 stolen property - Someone took the front and rear license plates off a 1998 Olds Cutlass at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Ascot Drive.

Blocked shot record falls in Zags win
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:08:09 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. No. 22 Gonzaga 88, Saint Mary's 75. MORAGA, Calif. Louella Tomlinson of Saint Mary's broke both the Division I career and single-season record for blocked shots, but Courtney Vandersloot had 18 points, 11 assists and three blocks of her own to lead No.

First in WCC on line - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 PST
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:46:29 GMT

Since Gonzaga defeated Saint Mary's in Moraga, Calif., nearly a month ago, the Bulldogs have endured their share of mostly ups and a few downs.

Moraga Jack in the Box closed: health code violations
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:37:36 GMT

A Jack in the Box restaurant has been closed due to multiple major health code violations, according to the county environmental health office.