Pet of the Month – June 2023
(Sara Jayne Baldwin, Photographer)
Winnie Fluff Baldwin, a one-year-old Maltipoo, is seen here with her family (L-R) Kit, Lulu, Caroline (holding Winnie) and Poppy....
Police Blotter – June 2023
April 16 through May 15
Calls for Service IncidentsBurglary from Motor Vehicle: 1: Canon Dr.,Burglary, Residential: 1: Sunnyside Ln.CVC Failure to Obey Officer: 2Death, Non-Criminal:...
Series: Insights from Couples Married 50 Years or More!
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)
Gloria and Dick Marchick celebrate 63 years of marriage this December. They attribute the success and longevity of their relationship to being...
Q&A with Super Mom Alicia Keenan
(Kathy Cordova, Photographer)Alicia and David Keenan parent their five children with the philosophy that everyone is a part of their family circle, with no...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go with The Orinda News
(Kathy Finch, Photographer)
Bob Finch and his granddaughter, Lily Beck, read their hometown newspaper while visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the City of Lights.
Where...
Seasoned Shopper – May 2023
Here Come the Stone Fruits
May starts the stone fruit season with cherries and apricots. In season and fresh, fruit at the Orinda Farmers’...
The Reel Less Traveled – May 2023
Long, Strange Trips
So, on this merry month, the big screen presents unexpected journeys, trains and reused Shakespearian robots – so let’s get right...
Orinda Art Scene – May 2023
May in the Art Galleries at the Orinda Library and Wilder
Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: Ekphrasis Collaborative Exhibit The inspiration for this month...
Pet of the Month – May 2023
(Sudheera Sivakumar, Photographer)
“My pet’s name is Mirchi, which means chili peppers in the Hindi language,” said Sudheera Sivakumar. “He is a purebred Canadian...
Everyday Orinda – May 2023
We Must. We Must. We Must Increase Our Daughters’ Self-Esteem
True confessions from an empty-nester: Ignoring better judgment, I frequently overscheduled my three daughters...
Firewise – May 2023
Meet Marc Evans,
New Community Leader
The Orinda Firewise Council (OFC) is fortunate to have Marc Evans as its new chairperson. In 2005 he...
Police Blotter – May 2023
March 16 through April 15
Calls for ServiceAssault: 1 incidentBurglary, Commercial: 1 incident: Washington Ln.Burglary from Motor Vehicle: 10 incidents: Valley View Rd., El Toyonal,...
It Takes a Village: A Conversation with OCF President Richard Westin
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Longtime Orinda resident and 2012 Citizen of the Year, Richard Westin, treasures travel, photography and volunteer work. He has spent years coaching...
Pet of the Month – April 2023
(Todd Adler, Photographer)
“Mochi has been helping out in our home office since we started working from home,” said Todd Adler. “He gets paid...
Orinda Art Scene – April 2023
April in the Art Galleries at the Orinda Library and Wilder
Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: Abstract Paintings, Ceramics, Woodworks and Watercolors The Orinda...
Car Time – April 2023
Various Reasons Why People Drive Certain Vehicles
Often people see a vehicle as an extension of themselves with a special meaning to them. For...
Seasoned Shopper – April 2023
Fabulous Favas
Favas have it all. The plants are prized as a cover crop to prevent erosion, improve soil texture and suppress weeds. They...
Firewise – April 2023
Orinda’s First Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Fair
Orinda’s first Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Fair is scheduled on Earth Day because James Duff, Orinda’s...
Everyday Orinda – April 2023
Our Best “Someday” Scenario
In 2009, my husband Guy and I found ourselves campaigning to raise our taxes. Yep, Raise Our Taxes In Orinda....
Police Blotter – April 2023
February 16 through March 15
Calls for ServiceBattery: 5 incidentsBurglary, Residential: 3 incidents: Alta Vista, Via Floreado, Sunrise Hill Rd.Carjacking: 1 incident: Grizzly PeakCivil Disturbance:...