Business Buzz – December 2020

(Elana O’Loskey, Photographer) The iconic Orinda Theatre pictured here on boxed cards and framed prints was designed by S.F. Bay Area artist Regina Schachter. Maureen...

OA Board Member Chris Laszcz-Davis Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

(Courtesy of Chris Laszcz-Davis) Long-time Orinda resident Chris Laszcz-Davis recently received a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to occupational and environmental hygiene over a...

Dr. Jenkins and Dog Make a Great Team at Dental Office

(Mimi Bommarito, Photographer)<BR.Dr. Jasmine Jenkins, DMD and her loyal canine home and dental office companion, took over the practice of retired Orinda dentist Ernest “Ernie” Kahl...

Business Buzz – April 2021

(Courtesy of Elana O'Loskey) (L-R) Jean Gannett, CFP® and Daniel Gannett are a mother-son team of independent financial planners who take a holistic view to...

Siam Orchid Celebrates 30th Anniversary During Pandemic

(Tristan Shaughnessy, Photographer) Owner of Siam Orchid Thai restaurant, Pepsi Phanmongkol and his family have been serving loyal customers since the early 90s. Pivoting during...

Orinda’s New Japanese Restaurant Opening: O’Yammy Sushi Cuisine

(Jeff Heyman, Photographer) Owner Jenny Alton welcomes customers to Orinda’s newest restaurant, O’Yammy Sushi. Alton, who also owns Oyama Sushi in Walnut Creek, said...

Orinda’s Most Visible Landmark Celebrates its 80th Anniversary

(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)Derek Zemrak with his new book on his favorite movies flanked by advertisements for current and upcoming movies showing the diversity offered...

Business Buzz – June 2019

Eng Family Optometry Honored     The City of Oakland celebrated five family-owned legacy businesses at a reception in City Hall on May 6...

Business Buzz – October 2019

(Elana O'Loskey, Photographer) The team at Mash Gas and Food give the thumbs up to signal they are now open for business, Mon. – Sat....

Kibi’s Café Brings Traditional Vietnamese Cuisine to Theatre Square

(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)Kibi’s Café features traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Hoang Ho, the owner of Kibi’s Café, named the restaurant after the nicknames for her daughter...

Business Buzz – May 2019

(Elana O'Loskey, Photographer)General Manager Jami Edgell and Member Experience Manager Levi Muerset are ready to go at newly opened Anytime Fitness in Theatre Square. Anytime...

Business Buzz – May 2020

(Contributed Photo)Norm Sokalski Relentless Investigative    Norm Sokalski has been licensed as an investigator for almost 30 years although he is also a non-practicing attorney. ...

Business Buzz June 2018

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Dr. Nazia Sheriff at Olive Leaf Pediatrics provides in-home care and check-ups to her patients. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Patti Restaino (L) and Diane...

Business Buzz – June 2021

Rick Hudson’s Estate Furniture Store    You may know about Rick Hudson’s Estate Liquidation location at 128 Village Square in Orinda. It’s an offshoot...

Business Buzz – December 2022

Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar Celebrates Fourth Anniversary    Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar 
(Saffron) opened in 2018, emphasizing their devotion to food, using light,...

Business Buzz – February 2020

(Elana O'Loskey, Photographer)Orinda Motors’ new general manager Ray Kunz has worked at the full-service auto repair shop for the past 13 years. New General...

Business Buzz -July 2019

(Elana O'Loskey, Photographer)Fire Ready owner Tim Opdyke works with his team to assess fire risk and provide fuel reduction for individual homes. Fire Ready: Fire...

Business Buzz – April 2019

(Elana O'Loskey)Tim and Jarred Myiamoto-Mills are excited to announce the re-opening of Zamboni’s Pizza in Orinda. Grand Reopening of Zamboni’s Pizza     Zamboni’s Pizza has been in...

Orinda’s Interior Designer is a “Bell Epoch”

(Mark Bell, Photographer)Orinda resident Vanessa Bell, interior designer and owner of Vanessa Bell Design, said she loves designing so much, that if she ever...

Orinda Theatre Square Welcomes New Eatery Comelones Tacos

(Jeff Heyman, Photographer0Partners John Batesting and Eric Galindo of Orinda Theater’s Square’s newest eatery, Comelones Tacos, opened its eatery Dec. 2. Pictured is Héctor...

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