Biking Families Like the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail
Bikers unwilling to risk a ride with their families on the open road prefer the slightly uphill run on the regional trail from Lafayette to Moraga.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Stellar Weekend of Play for Lamorinda Rugby
The nationally ranked and respected Lamorinda Rugby Club triumphed in a weekend of play.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Jones Passes On Tryout With Vikings
San Franciscan and Gaels hoops standout Rob Jones hasn’t played football since high school. But that hasn't diminished the interest of at least one pro football team.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Lafayette's Natalie Coughlin Talks Chickens, Sugar, and Olympic Swimming
Olympian Natalie Coughlin lives in Lafayette, raises her own vegetables and chickens but confesses to a hankering for bangers and mash.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Mirador Reports: Why Was Coach Brown Fired?
Miramonte mens basketball coach Dave Brown was let go after a successful season, alleging that his termination was because of "playing time issues" with Principal Adam Clark. Clark tells The Mirador that isn't so.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Miramonte Men's Hoops Coach Dismissed; "I Want To Be Back..."
Miramonte High School men's basketball coach Dave Brown was released from coaching responsibilities at the school Monday.
Miramonte High School men's basketball coach Dave Brown said Wednesday he was released from coaching responsibilities at the school by Mats principal Adam Clark earlier in the week. "I want to be back but the principal told me Monday that he will not re-hire me," Brown responded when contacted. No reason was given for his dismissal, according to Brown. Brown led the Matadors to a 20-10-0 season this year, 8-4-0 in league play. The team finished their season ranked 124th in the state.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Sure, They Can Drain Three-Pointers All Day - But They Read, Too
Mike McAlpin writes to clue us in on the reading habits of the Saint Mary's College basketball team.
Mike McAlpin, director of media relations at Saint Mary's College, conducted a little poll of players on the Gael's hoops squad and found it's not "all basketball, all the time" for these student athletes. They may not be reading their favorite works just now (Saint Mary's faces the Boilermakers of Purdue later today) but McAlpin said some of the responses he received from players asked about their favorite reading matter surprised him and may surprise you, too. Matthew Dellavedova, Guard, '13 1. The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling "My favorite book series of all time." 2. Born to Run by Christopher McDougall "Great story mixed in with some interesting facts. Inspired me to try to get into running more and learn more about it. Raises…
Nicholas
12:51 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012
BruthaMen ---- Harry Potter??? Really??? Go Gaels!! more ›
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Rain-Soaked Lamorinda Kids Turn Into Living Statues
Some local soccer players find a creative way to get some exercise in all this rain.
Patcher Mary Nash snapped this photo of the Lamorinda Soccer Club U14 Boys team striking a pose before a run at the Lafayette Reservoir Wednesday. Rain-soaked soccer fields are keeping the local kids at bay and coaches are looking for ways to keep their players fit and busy until our recent storms pass. Thanks, Mary!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Saint Mary's Faces Purdue In Omaha Friday
The Gaels (27-5) are given a seventh seed in the Midwest Region and will open the tournament on Friday against Purdue (21-12) in Omaha, Neb.
MHS parent
8:49 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
It was a shame for Dave to be dismissed in such a manner. He did a good job and definately had the best interest of his players in mind at all times. The silver lining now is that Drew McDonald has been hired to succeed Dave. He is a very ethical and no BS coach, who has been involved with the Miramonte program for several years. This will provide a smooth transition for the current players, … more ›