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(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....

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:...

(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...

(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...

(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...

Here Come the Stone Fruits     May starts the stone fruit season with cherries and apricots. In season and fresh, fruit at the Orinda Farmers’...

Long, Strange Trips     So, on this merry month, the big screen presents unexpected journeys, trains and reused Shakespearian robots – so let’s get right...

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...

(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...

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...

Meet Marc Evans, New Community Leader     The Orinda Firewise Council (OFC) is fortunate to have Marc Evans as its new chairperson. In 2005 he...

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,...

(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...

(Todd Adler, Photographer)     “Mochi has been helping out in our home office since we started working from home,” said Todd Adler. “He gets paid...

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...

Various Reasons Why People Drive Certain Vehicles     Often people see a vehicle as an extension of themselves with a special meaning to them.    For...

Fabulous Favas     Favas have it all. The plants are prized as a cover crop to prevent erosion, improve soil texture and suppress weeds. They...

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...

Our Best “Someday” Scenario     In 2009, my husband Guy and I found ourselves campaigning to raise our taxes. Yep, Raise Our Taxes In Orinda....

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:...