OH! The Places You’ll Go – May 2025
Enjoying the latest issue of The Orinda News and a delicious dinner in La Jolla, CA, is former editor of the paper for over 30...
Art Scene – April 2025
Young Arts Ambassadors bring spring to Orinda Art gallery
Orinda Library Art Gallery: Arts Ambassadors Exhibit Harkens Springtime The Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) welcomes artwork...
Seasoned Shopper – April 2025
The flavors of spring
The foundation of many dishes relies on starting with great flavors like garlic and onion. I agree, but only to...
Police Blotter – April 2025
February 16 through March 15
Calls for ServiceAccident with Fire/Ambulance: 1Accident with Injuries: 1Battery - Misdemeanor: 2Burglary, Residential: 1Fraud/Forgery: 1Grand Theft: 3Hit & Run Misdemeanor:...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – March 2025
Mamma Mia, Here we go again … to London with The Orinda News! Savannah Cordova catches up on local stories while waiting in...
The Reel Less Traveled – March 2025
Death: Before, During and After
Yes, the headline’s a bit dark, but the reason will become clear as the column unfolds. Let’s begin with...
Teen Corner – March 2025
Teenagers Want Their TikTok
Despite the dozens of social media apps in circulation, TikTok is one of the most popular among high school students. ...
Pets of the Month – March 2025
“My sons Charlie, 11, and Sebastian, 8, wanted to submit our two dogs for joint Pet of the Month. Our dogs are named Koda...
Seasoned Shopper – March 2025
Flavor in a Flash
Quick and easy stir-fry dishes are a must-have when fresh spring produce arrives at the market. Asparagus, edible pod peas...
Art Scene – March 2025
High School Visual Arts Competition: All About Teens
If you’ve ever wondered what teens are all about, now’s the time to find out. The...
Police Blotter – March 2025
January 16 through February 15
Calls for ServiceAccident with Property Damage: 3Accident with Fire/Ambulance: 1Battery - Misdemeanor: 3Battery - Felony: 1Death, Non-Criminal: 1Embezzlement, Felony: 1Fraud/Forgery:...
Meet Your Neighbor: Sunil Shah Spins Disease into Defeat Through Exercise
He dubs himself ‘Geek on a bicycle,’ but that doesn’t come close to describing who and what Sunil Shah is all about. Sure,...
Oh The Places You’ll Go! – February 2025
Orindans with their copy of The Orinda News (L-R) Josh, Jessica and Ethan Richman on their recent, three-week motorhome trip through New Zealand. They...
Seasoned Shopper – February 2025
“Dressed” To Impress
Just because it’s February doesn’t mean there’s nothing fresh at the Orinda Farmer’s Market. Start with a bag of oranges, for...
Orinda Art Scene – February 2025
Eclectic Exhibits Highlight Our Beautiful World
(Courtesy of Bushra Gill)In “Glorified,” the intense magenta and blue of morning glories almost disappears as the vines clamber...
Police Blotter – February 2025
December 16 through January 15
Calls for ServiceAccident with Property Damage: 1Accident with Fire/Ambulance: 1Civil Disturbance: 1Death, Non-Criminal: 1Disturbance, Threats: 1Fraud/Forgery: 1Grand Theft: 1Identity Theft:...
Message from the Executive Editor
You Can Go Home Again
As an elementary school and middle school student in Orinda, I always felt Orinda was my hometown – and...
Meet Your Neighbor – January 2025
Eartha Newsong: A Lifelong Passion for Helping People
Ask 91-year-old Eartha Newsong the secret to her good health and the spritely activist and former...
