A set of very distant cousins learn through a genealogist and a solicitor that they are the heirs of a long-dead ancestor, Adèle – a woman born in the French countryside at the end of the 19th century ...

I usually think of Chicken Cacciatore as a fall or winter dish, with chicken simmering in a delicious tomato and veggie broth, but as I was eyeing our tomatoes already ripening on the vine and the ...

Do you remember holding hands with friends, walking in a circle, singing the children’s nursery rhyme, “Ring-a-round the rosie, a pocket full of posies?” The origin of the song is unknown, but it has ...

Lowell Cohn spent 40 years in the press box delivering a unique perspective on the biggest stars, events, and storylines in sports. As a former San Francisco Chronicle and Press Democrat columnist, he ...

The first quarter of 2026 began with an increased pace in activity on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate versus last year. Demand remains high but the supply has continued to be low. The ...

James Chase and his pup Paddington enjoy the new dog park at Orinda Oaks. (Sora O’Doherty) The off-leash dog park at Orinda Oaks Park is nearly finished. Most of the fencing is up, although gates are ...

The Lamorinda Arts Council held a reception and awards ceremony in its 23rd annual High School Visual Arts Competition on March 19. Students who attended school in Lamorinda won prizes of $300 for ...

During the March 23 Lafayette City Council meeting, Public Art Committee (PAC) Staff Liaison Jenny Rosen presented a staff report on behalf of the PAC suggesting the council accept a gift of ...

Moraga’s Town Council paid tribute to former Mayor Alfred “Al” Dessayer who passed away at the age of 86 on Feb. 25. A moment was set aside during the March 25 meeting to honor Dessayer and all the ...

Moraga Citizens Network announced on April 2 that Ana Moon has been chosen as its 2026 Citizen of the Year for her "huge impact on the quality of the Moraga schools." Her extensive leadership for ...

Consultant Planner Monica Ly presented a staff report to the Lafayette City Council during its March 23 meeting regarding the Mount Diablo Condominiums project – a development proposal for a site ...

Scouts BSA Troop 224 of Lafayette held an Eagle Court of Honor at the Creekside Commons for six Scouts who achieved Scouting's highest rank of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle project, Keith Yasumura made a ...