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Latest dispatch on fire resilience, moisture levels, and community preparedness from across the ridge.
BEACON 2026: How Lamorinda is Testing Its Emergency Lifeline
When cell towers fail and power goes out, your neighborhood's ability to communicate could save lives. The BEACON exercise on April 30 tests exactly that — and you can be part of it.
What ConFire's ISO Class 2 Rating Actually Means for Lamorinda
ConFire's new Class 2 rating is a real public-safety win earned over eighteen years. It will help some property owners on insurance. It will help most Lamorinda homeowners with their insurance crisis less than you might hope.
How We Used EBMUD Rebates to Build a Fire-Resilient Front Yard
We turned a dead lawn into a fire-resilient front yard with Zone Zero, California natives, and $2,000 back from EBMUD. Here's how the project went: design, costs, and what we'd do differently.
What MOFD's New Fire and WUI Codes Mean for Your Next Project
Both Moraga and Orinda have ratified MOFD's new ordinances. If you're planning any exterior work on your home, the rules just got more specific — and more protective.
The Insurance Crisis Hitting Lamorinda
More than half of Orinda's State Farm policyholders received non-renewal letters — the highest rate of any ZIP code in California. Across Lamorinda, families are facing a crisis that threatens not just their insurance, but their ability to stay in their homes.
The Zero-Foot Perimeter: Lamorinda's New Line of Defense
Why the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) is prioritizing the first five feet of your property this season, and what it means for your home's survivability.
Navigating the New Insurance Landscape
The insurance landscape for homeowners in California is changing. This article provides an overview of the new challenges and how to navigate them.
Strength in Numbers: How Neighborhoods Build Fire Resilience Together
True wildfire resilience is built neighbor by neighbor, block by block. Here is how communities across fire-prone areas are organizing to protect what matters most.
One More Layer of Defense: A Neighborly Look at Clore Fire Resilience Spray
A neighborly look at Clore's long-term fire retardant spray, a proactive barrier you can apply before fire season to protect your Lamorinda property.
MOFD Defensible Space Requirements for 2026
MOFD announces 2026 fire season inspection schedule. Learn the new Zone 0 compliance requirements and what Lamorinda homeowners need to do before April 1st.