New to Lafayette, Moraga, or Orinda? This guide brings together useful local resources to help you get oriented, discover the community, and feel at home. Bookmark it and check back as we continue to update it.
This guide covers:
Getting Oriented
Stay Informed
Who Represents Lamorinda
Schools & Education
Events & Things To Do
Community & Culture
Local Media & Social
Practical Services
START HERE
Explore what’s happening around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda in the events calendar, then subscribe to the newsletter for local picks and community updates every Thursday.
GETTING ORIENTED
Tip: The city and chamber websites are often the best starting point for permits, local programs, community updates, and business information.
STAY INFORMED
If you want to feel plugged in quickly, these are the resources most residents use to keep up with what’s going on.
WHO REPRESENTS LAMORINDA
Federal (U.S. Government)
U.S. House (Congressional District 10)
Represented by Mark DeSaulnier
U.S. Senate (California)
State (California Legislature)
California State Assembly (District 16)
Represented by Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
California State Senate (District 9)
Represented by Tim Grayson
SCHOOLS & EDUCATIONS
School Districts
Acalanes Union High School District
Lafayette School District
Moraga School District
Orinda Union School District
If you are new to the area, school and district websites are the most accurate source for boundaries, calendars, registration, and announcements.
EVENTS & THINGS TO DO
From community events and performances to family activities and seasonal traditions, there is always something happening around Lamorinda.
Explore upcoming events on our community events calendar.
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Looking to meet people and get involved? These are great places to start.
Vibrant Lafayette
Lafayette Juniors Women’s Club
Moraga Juniors Women’s Club
Orinda Juniors Women’s Club
Moraga Orinda Firewise Network
Lamorinda CERT
Lamorinda Village
Community Foundation of Lafayette
LamorindaReady
LOCAL MEDIA
A curated list of trusted local sources to follow for updates, stories, and neighborhood news.
Lamorinda Life
Lamorinda Weekly
Orinda Living
Greet Lafayette
Greet Moraga
PRACTICAL SERVICES
Helpful resident resources you may need throughout the year:
Contra Costa Animal Services
BART
County Connection
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