In addition to crafting wooden toys, inmates refurbished donated bicycles. The gifts will soon be under Christmas trees.
The park lawn will be covered with candy for the kids to put in their baskets. The youngest are always given extra time to get their share!
Here are some of the stories that caught our attention. What would you add?
More than 200 gathered for the Tuesday event at Lafayette Plaza Park. See the photo show!
Your hometown event guide to tree and menorah lightings, Santa's Bag Boutique & breakfasts, live nativity, holiday concerts & more!
The toys will be distributed this holiday season to children in need.
Delight the kids, and create memories! And don't forget .... make reservations soon as these events fill quickly.
See where the offenders in your area live to make sure your kids are trick-or-treating in safe neighborhoods.
'Tis the ghostly season! Find the parades, carnivals, trick-or-treat extravaganzas and all the sweet and spookiness coming up nearby.
There are fireworks, parades and festivals aplenty! Here is a town-by-town guide to Independence Day!
The day to honor Mom is nearing! We have perfect events selected whether she prefers art, champagne brunches, wineries, gardens or teas.
From Good Friday to Easter Sunday: See what's going on near you and make your plans!
Peruse the region's Easter listings! And don't delay on firming up plans as some activities need reservations and fill up quickly!
How about a toasty Hot Toddy with honey, or a Vodka Grapefruit Bubbly? Cheers! [BREAKING]
Catch a performance of this Christmas classic at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Chief Eric Christensen and other speakers will offer insights and suggestions on crime prevention.
The holidays will be brighter for more than 1,000 children, thanks to the efforts of these inmates.
The Halloween Harvest Festival takes place Sunday, October 30 at the Moraga Certified Farmers’ Market.
'Breaking bread' takes on a whole new meaning when you cook the corn inside the husk for a smoky flavor!
A whopping 3.9 million travelers statewide are expected to drive to holiday destinations.
Are you planning for Easter, Lamorinda? We have an egg-cellent tip just in time for your celebration.
"This rare event won't happen again until 2034," NASA says. "... So make sure to look up to the skies on Christmas Day."
"Adventures With Waffles" is a wonderful family read-aloud. Plus, we have a slew of other top recommendations ...
Check road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow. Send us your snow photos!
This winter libation will be the star of your next holiday gathering.
For more than 30 years, Butterball has been fielding tens of thousands of questions each holiday season.
Get scared at Northern California's Haunted House Scream Park. The Ultimate Halloween event. Open throughout October.
One of the the most well known haunted attractions in the Bay Area opens in the East Bay. Discount tickets can be found at Costco this year!
Following weeks of blazing temperatures that fueled brutal fires across the state, Californians are looking forward to the change of season.
If you don't have air conditioning, go to the cooling center. A Heat Advisory is in effect.
About 4 million travelers are expected to get away this holiday weekend. The top destinations include San Diego and San Francisco.
Firework noise disturbs animals, true. But "garbage gut," they say is worse. So ixnay on things like leftover corn cobs ... and onions ...
Happy Fourth of July!
We also have the recipe for good old American Potato Salad. Whip up these treats and dig in!
More than 4.8 million Californians are expected to hit the roads this Independence Day weekend, traveling 50 miles or more from home.
It uses Cabernet Sauvignon to make a honey glaze. Yum!
July 4th is the busiest intake time at shelters, official said. Here are simple tips to keep your four-legged family members safe and happy.
Drowning, dry drowning, snakebites, hot cars--summer has some pitfalls to avoid. Here’s your survival kit.
Plus recipes for a signature drink, Red Hot Cinnamon Whiskey Cocktail, and Independence Day popcorn.
The Lamorinda Democratic Club invites all Democrats to join us at the Orinda Fourth of July Parade and Celebration in the Park on July 4th.