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Moraga, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Moraga! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Moraga candidates are already lining up for November?
  • Why a Giants draft pick once playing in Moraga chose Georgia

Also on today's calendar: Author Event: When the Declaration of Independence was News by Emily Sneff and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Updated Candidate List for November Election (contracosta.news) — Moraga voters now have an updated snapshot of who’s pulling papers for November, including incumbents for Town Council, Moraga School Board, and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. The countywide list shows which local seats are contested, who plans to seek re‑election, and where filing could be extended if incumbents sit out.
   

• Giants Draft Pick Mikey Bell Chooses to Play for the Georgia Bulldogs (worldbaseball.com) — A former Gonzaga baseball star who once played at Saint Mary’s in Moraga has turned down a late-round San Francisco Giants draft offer to finish his college career at Georgia. Mikey Bell’s decision follows a standout 2026 season and keeps him in a powerhouse NCAA program rather than heading straight to the pros.
   

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Other local events
    Monday July 27
  • Textile Drive
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
  • Dungeons & Dragons®
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    4:00 pm
  • Family Storytime
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday July 28
  • Celebrate 250 Hidden Image Search
    Moraga Library 1500 St Mary's Rd, Moraga, CA 94556
  • Paws to Read
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    5:30 pm
  • Moraga Knitting & Crochet Club!
    Moraga Library 1500 St Mary's Rd, Moraga, CA 94556
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday July 29
  • Verses & Voices Poetry Workshop
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday July 30
  • Computer Help (Moraga Library)
    Moraga Library 1500 St Mary's Rd, Moraga, CA 94556
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 5
  • Summer Business & Leadership Experience →
    Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
    1:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We're back online!
    Our website www.contracosta.ca.gov has been fully restored, and all County services are operating normally. The outage was caused by a Microsoft… (Nextdoor )
  • Grateful to Greet MORAGA for the flattering write‑up!
    You all keep this community stitched together, story by story. I’ll make good on that promise — first round’s on me at the next Happy Hour. … (Nextdoor Miramonte Gardens)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Walnut Creek Broadway Plaza - Part Time in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moraga here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

  • Mt. Diablo BBQ opens inside Matt Horn's old space in Lafayette (eastbaytimes.com)

Orinda

  • A "Behind the Scenes" Look at Orinda's Upcoming CreekHaus Food and Community Space Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
  • Longview Ter, Orinda, CA 94563 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
  • Best residential property deals the week of June 15 in Contra Costa County (mercurynews.com)

San Miguel

  • Local Event: Open House This Weekend - a Terrific Value in Walnut Creek! (patch.com)

Ok Moraga! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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