Community celebrates life of Bay Area mom, 3-time double lung transplant recipient

Hundreds came together to honor the life of a Bay Area mother and three-time double lung transplant recipient who was known for her radiant light, her strength, and her powerful gift of bringing the community together.

Department of Homeland Security makes arrest in Moraga

The Department of Homeland Security conducted an operation in Moraga on Wednesday night, taking one person into custody. 

Car rear-ends into Moraga-Orinda fire engine

A Moraga-Orinda fire engine was involved in an accident when a minivan crashed into it Friday afternoon, officials said. 

Burglars steal garage door openers from unlocked cars in Moraga

A carload of thieves made off with garage door openers and other items during a spree of car burglaries in Moraga, police said Monday.

St. Mary's College, Stanford selected to play in March Madness

The scene in Moraga Sunday afternoon was nothing short of festive when the Gaels of St. Mary's College were selected for March Madness.

Magical season for Miramonte High School women's soccer team

The Miramonte High School women's soccer team took a next step in what players have described as a magical season. The team already won the NCS Championship and on Tuesday tried to inch closer to the state championship game.

Murder-suicide of parents in Moraga: police

A Moraga murder-suicide investigation is underway after a welfare check Wednesday resulted in the discovery of two dead people.

After 58 years at the same school, legendary teacher celebrated for her illustrious career

Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.

Cool School: Therapy dog is a big hit at East Bay school

Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.

Abandoned cars removed from East Bay watershed

Workers removed four sunken vehicles that were dumped into a watershed next to a reservoir that provides drinking water in the East Bay on Wednesday. 

Sheriff holding inquest into officer-involved death of Oakland woman

Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston will hold an inquest Friday into the death of 29-year-old Naya Jackson of Oakland. 

3 suspected of carjacking in Moraga

Authorities from several agencies on Monday located and arrested three people suspected of carjackings in Moraga.   

Carjacking suspects detained by police following East Bay pursuit

Police in Moraga have detained three carjacking suspects following a police pursuit in the East Bay Monday afternoon. A third suspect who was initially outstanding, was also taken into custody later in the evening, officials say. 

High school volunteers work on room makeover for Lafayette teen battling cancer

  A group of teenagers in the East Bay has been working to create a comfortable and fresh new space to promote healing in support of a high school senior battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. 

Moraga police officer dies of COVID complications

The Moraga Police Departments is mourning the loss of Corporal Kevin Mooney, who died Saturday from COVID-19 and related complications.

Moraga Town Council considers objecting to fire district consolidation

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) may consider consolidating with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, an idea that some in Moraga don't find very appealing.

Coyote attacks child walking with mother in Moraga

A child walking with their mother was attacked and bitten by a coyote without warning in a Moraga neighborhood Tuesday.

Coyote bites man jogging on track at high school in Moraga

Another runner was able to chase the coyote away and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife was alerted.

Moraga schools prepares for some students' return with hybrid learning

The Moraga School District is preparing for the return of some students to the classroom on Monday, making it one of the first public school districts in Contra Costa County to transition to hybrid learning.

Crews working to contain vegetation fire in Moraga

The fire, which began Sunday afternoon, is estimated to be 20 to 30 acres in size, according to a Tweet from Cal Fire SCU.