Central Fire Names Jeff Maxwell New Chief
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:23:01 GMT

Jeff Maxwell will take over as chief of the Central Fire Protection District with a badge-pinning ceremony on Mar.

Review: Orinda's Pizzeria Amoroma
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:19:45 GMT

Customers sit and enjoy dinner at the recently opened Pizzeria Amoroma on Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Orinda, Calif.

Accreditors commend Saint Mary's for improvement
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:19:38 GMT

Accreditors have commended Saint Mary's College for improving the atmosphere of the Moraga campus, two years after the group warned the school about racism and sexism.

Central Fire Protection District names new chief
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:33:44 GMT

Jeff Maxwell, a Felton father of two, has been chosen as the new chief of Central Fire Protection District, replacing retiring Chief Bruce Clark, who served for nine years.

Annual Sister-to-Sister summit helps middle school girls
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:10 GMT

Being a tween-age girl can be difficult - ask any female you know; middle school didn't leave them unscathed.

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.