The Lamorinda Blog
Neighborhood musings, local observations, and gentle satire from the hills east of the tunnel
Life in Lamorinda has its own rhythm — the morning BART rush, the afternoon school pickup chaos, the eternal debate about which coffee shop makes the best latte. This is where we celebrate the quirks, traditions, and everyday moments that make our little corner of the East Bay so wonderfully unique.
Grab your reusable tote bag and settle in.
The Family-Friendly Conspiracy: How Lamorinda Rigged the Whole Thing
Spoiler alert: there are no bad neighborhoods here. It's suspiciously wholesome.
An Anthropological Study of Lamorinda Nextdoor
Where every coyote sighting is breaking news and firework debates run eternal
Saturday Morning Farmers Market Theater
A weekly production featuring organic produce, reusable bags, and elaborate parking maneuvers
The Unwritten Rules of Lamorinda Trail Etiquette
Hikers, bikers, dog-walkers, and the delicate dance of right-of-way
The Psychology of the Caldecott Tunnel
Four bores and the existential dread that connects us all
Surviving School Drop-Off Season: A Survival Guide
8:15 AM. The minivans are circling. You know what time it is.
A Taxonomy of Lamorinda Coffee Shop Inhabitants
From the laptop campers to the power-walkers, we're all just looking for our perfect cup
The Philosophy of the Good Parking Spot
An investigation into why we'll circle for ten minutes to save a two-minute walk
In Defense of Complaining About Lamorinda Weather
Yes, it's perfect. No, we will not stop complaining about it.
A Field Guide to Lamorinda Turkey Diplomacy
When a 20-pound bird owns the crosswalk, you wait. That's just how it works here.