# Lamorinda Post

> Independent local news, schools, and community reporting for Orinda, Lafayette, and Moraga in Contra Costa County, California (94549, 94563, 94556).

- **Canonical Website:** https://lamorindapost.com/
- **Also Known As:** The Lamorinda Post, LamorindaPost.com, Lamorinda Post Newspaper, Lamorinda CA News
- **Primary Region:** Lamorinda (Contra Costa County, California)
- **Postal ZIP Codes Covered:** 94549, 94563, 94556, 94516
- **Parent Network:** Bay Area News Network (https://bayareachronicle.com)
- **AI & Agent Policy:** Allowed with attribution (https://lamorindapost.com/ai.txt). Credit "Lamorinda Post" and link directly to canonical article URLs (https://lamorindapost.com/news/<slug>).

## Geographic Coverage & Communities Served

- [Orinda](https://lamorindapost.com/news?town=orinda): Local news, civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Orinda, California.
- [Lafayette](https://lamorindapost.com/news?town=lafayette): Local news, civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Lafayette, California.
- [Moraga](https://lamorindapost.com/news?town=moraga): Local news, civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Moraga, California.
- **Additional & Nearby Communities Covered:** Canyon, Rheem Valley, Burton Valley, Happy Valley, Sleepy Hollow, Reliez Valley, Acalanes, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County
- **Neighborhoods, Districts & Corridors:** Downtown Lafayette, Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda Village, Sleepy Hollow, Glorietta, Burton Valley, Happy Valley, Reliez Valley, Acalanes Ridge, Moraga Commons, Rheem Valley, Sanders Ranch, Canyon
- **Civic Institutions, School Districts & Public Agencies:** City of Lafayette, City of Orinda, Town of Moraga, Acalanes Union High School District, Lafayette, Orinda & Moraga School Districts, Saint Mary's College of California, Lafayette Reservoir, Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD)
- **Complete Coverage Directory:** [https://lamorindapost.com/coverage](https://lamorindapost.com/coverage)

## Machine-Readable Feeds & Discovery Endpoints

- [Full LLM Edition (/llms-full.txt)](https://lamorindapost.com/llms-full.txt): Complete Markdown digest with coverage directory and up to 100 recent articles.
- [AI Crawler & Attribution Policy (/ai.txt)](https://lamorindapost.com/ai.txt): Machine-readable permissions, attribution rules, and geographic metadata.
- [RSS 2.0 Feed (/rss.xml)](https://lamorindapost.com/rss.xml): Real-time syndication feed of published editorial reporting.
- [Google News Sitemap (/news-sitemap.xml)](https://lamorindapost.com/news-sitemap.xml): Articles published in the last 48 hours.
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## Key Publication Pages

- [Front Page](https://lamorindapost.com/): Top local stories and breaking community news from Lamorinda.
- [All Local News Archive](https://lamorindapost.com/news): Searchable, filterable archive of all published reporting.
- [Communities & Areas We Cover](https://lamorindapost.com/coverage): Detailed geographic coverage guide (Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Canyon, Rheem Valley, Burton Valley, Happy Valley, Sleepy Hollow, Reliez Valley, Acalanes, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County).
- [About Lamorinda Post](https://lamorindapost.com/about): Newsroom mission, editorial independence, and community participation.
- [Editorial Standards](https://lamorindapost.com/editorial-standards): Verification, sourcing, independence, and AI disclosure policies.
- [Corrections Policy](https://lamorindapost.com/corrections): How factual corrections and updates are handled.
- [Contact the Newsroom](https://lamorindapost.com/contact): Editorial desk contact directory.
- [Send a Story Tip](https://lamorindapost.com/story-tip): Submit neighborhood tips, announcements, and story ideas.

## Editorial Sections

- [Civic life](https://lamorindapost.com/sections/civic-life): Civic life reporting from Lamorinda Post.
- [Community](https://lamorindapost.com/sections/community): Community reporting from Lamorinda Post.
- [Local businesses](https://lamorindapost.com/sections/local-businesses): Local businesses reporting from Lamorinda Post.
- [Real Estate](https://lamorindapost.com/sections/real-estate): Real Estate reporting from Lamorinda Post.
- [Food & places](https://lamorindapost.com/sections/food-places): Food & places reporting from Lamorinda Post.
- [Events](https://lamorindapost.com/sections/events): Events reporting from Lamorinda Post.
- [Health](https://lamorindapost.com/sections/health): Health reporting from Lamorinda Post.

## Latest Published Articles

- [California College Football Roundup: Backup QB Ty Dieffenbach Leads Undefeated No. 12 UCLA Past Wisconsin as UC Davis Battles](https://lamorindapost.com/news/oct18-eve-norcal-college-football-ucla-ty-dieffenbach-uc-davis) (2026-10-19 · Community): Bruins quarterback Ty Dieffenbach throws for 264 yards in his first start to move UCLA to 6-0 under coach Bob Chesney while UC Davis passer Nate Dahle totals 282 yards at Southern Utah.
- [City of Lafayette Advances BART Bike Station and Pathway Concrete Pours and Steel Installation for Week of October 19](https://lamorindapost.com/news/oct18-lafayette-bart-bike-station-pathway-october-construction) (2026-10-18 · Civic life): Engineering crews schedule structural concrete and steel erection at 3601 Deer Hill Road to enhance active transportation access for Lamorinda transit commuters.
- [California Association of Realtors Funds $10,000 Campaign Against Piedmont Measure GG Transfer Tax](https://lamorindapost.com/news/california-association-of-realtors-funds-campaign-opposing-piedmont-measure-gg-transfer-tax-01a16c38) (2026-10-17 · Civic life): Outside political committee deploys mailers, texts, and social media ads against local ballot proposal despite no official ballot opposition.
- [Piedmont Middle School Presents ‘Frozen JR.’ Musical at Alan Harvey Theater October 23–25](https://lamorindapost.com/news/piedmont-middle-school-presents-frozen-jr-musical-at-alan-harvey-theater-oct-23-25-01a16c35) (2026-10-17 · Schools): Student cast stages 75-minute adaptation of the 2018 Broadway production across four weekend performances on Magnolia Avenue.
- [Piedmont City Council to Review El Niño Winter Storm Preparedness at October 19 Meeting](https://lamorindapost.com/news/piedmont-city-council-to-review-el-nino-winter-storm-preparations-at-oct-19-meeting-01a16c37) (2026-10-17 · Civic life): Public Works, Fire, Police, and Communications officials will detail storm drain upgrades and green infrastructure bioswales.
- [Piedmont High Boys Water Polo Defeats Lick-Wilmerding 15-8 Behind Henry Stein’s Seven Goals](https://lamorindapost.com/news/piedmont-high-boys-water-polo-defeats-lick-wilmerding-15-8-behind-henry-steins-seven-goals-01a16c34) (2026-10-17 · Schools): Highlanders use a dominant 9-2 scoring run in San Francisco to improve their season record to 7-8.
- [City of San Leandro Announces Weekly Schedule for Ongoing Street Maintenance Program](https://lamorindapost.com/news/san-leandro-announces-ongoing-citywide-street-maintenance-and-slurry-seal-program-01a16c27) (2026-10-17 · Community): Public Works crews deploy chip seal, slurry seal, and pavement striping across residential and commercial corridors.
- [The Voice Contestant Koumba Diallo to Headline Opening Ceremonies at Alameda Donut Fun Run](https://lamorindapost.com/news/the-voice-contestant-koumba-diallo-to-headline-opening-ceremonies-at-alameda-donut-fun-run-01a16c82) (2026-10-16 · Community): Fifteen-year-old vocalist on Team Kelly Clarkson will perform at Saturday’s fourth annual 5K race and festival benefiting Girls Inc. of the Island City.
- [Lafayette Advances BART Bike Station and Pathway Construction with Steel Structure Installation](https://lamorindapost.com/news/lafayette-advances-bart-bike-station-and-pathway-construction-with-steel-structure-installation-01a16c77) (2026-10-16 · Civic life): Week of October 19 schedule includes concrete pours for art pole foundations, curb and ramp work, and structural steel delivery near transit hub.
- [AC Transit Board Reviews Contingency Plan for 16 Percent Service Cuts if Regional Tax Measure Fails](https://lamorindapost.com/news/ac-transit-board-reviews-contingency-plan-for-16-percent-service-cuts-if-regional-tax-measure-fails-01a16c72) (2026-10-16 · Community): Backup proposal scheduled for a December board vote would eliminate five bus lines and weekend Transbay service starting in June 2027 if voters reject November ballot measure.
- [Cal Women’s Basketball Hosts Reigning Champion UCLA in Jason Kidd Foundation Charity Exhibition at Haas Pavilion](https://lamorindapost.com/news/cal-womens-basketball-hosts-ucla-in-jason-kidd-foundation-charity-exhibition-at-haas-pavilion-01a16c62) (2026-10-16 · Community): Nearly 4,000 fans attend Berkeley benefit game and Hall of Fame fireside chat with Jason Kidd and Gary Payton supporting girls’ youth sports.
- [No. 20 Cal Field Hockey Travels to Face UC Davis in Sunday Nonconference Matchup](https://lamorindapost.com/news/no-20-cal-field-hockey-faces-uc-davis-in-nonconference-road-matchup-sunday-01a16c52) (2026-10-16 · Community): Golden Bears look to sharpen transition play on the road before closing the regular season with three consecutive ACC contests.
- [Regional Fire Protection Agencies Launch Full-Scale Emergency Evacuation Drills Along Commercial Corridors](https://lamorindapost.com/news/mountain-view-and-peninsula-fire-departments-conduct-full-scale-pedestrian-mall-emergency-drills-01a16b5) (2026-10-16 · Civic life): Coordinated public safety exercises evaluate high-density pedestrian mall access, ladder truck clearances, and rapid hydrologic supply lines.
- [Lamorinda Civic Councils Convene Coordinated Oversight Review on Municipal Traffic Camera Privacy](https://lamorindapost.com/news/lamorinda-civic-councils-convene-joint-review-on-automated-license-plate-reader-data-governance-01a16a10) (2026-10-16 · Civic life): Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda officials review data retention limits and regional sharing protocols following statewide legal challenges to automated surveillance systems.
- [East Bay Regional Park District Expands Autumn Wildland Fuel Breaks Along Lamorinda Ridges](https://lamorindapost.com/news/east-bay-regional-park-district-expands-autumn-wildland-brush-thinning-along-lamorinda-ridge-corridors-01a15a9) (2026-10-15 · Civic life): Multi-agency wildfire mitigation deployment clears dead eucalyptus and dry chaparral along Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda wildland interfaces.
- [Alameda County Superior Court Dismisses Felony Conviction of Former Berkeley Scientist Following Probation Completion](https://lamorindapost.com/news/judge-dismisses-felony-poisoning-charges-against-berkeley-researcher-david-xu-01a14c2) (2026-10-14 · Local news): Judicial order formally clears criminal record for former materials engineer after fulfillment of court-mandated counseling and supervision requirements.
- [PG&E Schedules Public Safety Power Shutoff for 2,053 Berkeley Customers as Dry Winds Raise Fire Danger](https://lamorindapost.com/news/pge-schedules-public-safety-power-shutoff-for-2053-berkeley-customers-01a14c) (2026-10-14 · Local news): Precautionary outage window begins early Thursday morning across panoramic hillsides, prompting city emergency advisories for 80 medical baseline households.
- [Berkeley Symphony Opens 2026–27 Concert Season as Conductor Kent Nagano Returns to Lead World Premiere](https://lamorindapost.com/news/berkeley-symphony-opens-2026-27-concert-season-conductor-kent-nagano-returns-01a14c) (2026-10-13 · Community): Legendary music director rejoins East Bay orchestra to open its landmark season with contemporary symphonic commissions and classical masterworks at Zellerbach Hall.
- [Lafayette Community Foundation Funds Expanded Solar-Powered Bike Hub at Lafayette BART Station](https://lamorindapost.com/news/lafayette-community-foundation-funds-solar-bike-hub-at-bart-station-01a14b) (2026-10-13 · Community): New secure on-demand bike lockers, e-bike charging docks, and digital repair kiosks open to ease regional highway commute congestion along Highway 24.
- [East Bay Regional Park District Commits $3.2M to Trail and Culvert Stabilization Across Lamorinda](https://lamorindapost.com/news/east-bay-parks-commits-3m-trail-culvert-stabilization-lamorinda-hills-01a12e) (2026-10-12 · Community): Major geotechnical reinforcements and drainage restorations will safeguard popular trails in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda ahead of winter storms.
- [Lafayette Advances Construction Milestones on Downtown BART Bike Station and Multi-Use Pathway](https://lamorindapost.com/news/lafayette-progresses-construction-on-downtown-bart-bike-station-and-multi-use-pathway-01a128cc) (2026-10-11 · Community)
- [West Contra Costa Unified Seeks Parcel Tax Renewal with Measure V on November Ballot](https://lamorindapost.com/news/west-contra-costa-unified-seeks-parcel-tax-renewal-on-november-ballot) (2026-10-09 · Community)
- [High-speed chase on SR-24 and I-680 ends with arrest in Concord](https://lamorindapost.com/news/high-speed-police-pursuit-ends-with-arrest-in-concord) (2026-10-09 · Community)
- [East Bay Regional Park District Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail](https://lamorindapost.com/news/east-bay-regional-park-district-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-lafayette-moraga-regional-trail) (2026-10-09 · Community): Public open house and historic exhibit preview commemorate milestone of California pioneer rails-to-trails greenway
- [Antioch Water Treatment Plant Launches Tap Water Sampling for Lead and Copper Study](https://lamorindapost.com/news/antioch-water-treatment-plant-sampling-homes-for-lead-and-copper-study) (2026-10-07 · Community)
- [PG&E Tree Trimming Temporarily Diverts Iron Horse Trail Users in Walnut Creek](https://lamorindapost.com/news/pg-e-tree-work-will-close-parts-of-iron-horse-trail-in-walnut-creek-this-week) (2026-10-07 · Community)
- [Hospice East Bay workers in Pleasant Hill begin weeklong strike over planned layoffs](https://lamorindapost.com/news/hospice-east-bay-workers-in-pleasant-hill-begin-weeklong-strike-over-planned-layoffs) (2026-10-06 · Community)
- [Danville Town Council meets Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m](https://lamorindapost.com/news/danville-town-council-meets-tuesday-oct-6-at-5-p-m) (2026-10-06 · Civic life)
- [Driver injured in crash on Pine Hollow Road in Concord](https://lamorindapost.com/news/driver-injured-in-crash-on-pine-hollow-road-in-concord) (2026-10-06 · Community)
- [Antioch police and Grace Bible Fellowship plan Faith and Blue BBQ on Oct. 9](https://lamorindapost.com/news/antioch-police-and-grace-bible-fellowship-plan-faith-and-blue-bbq-on-oct-9) (2026-10-05 · Civic life)

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