The Reel Less Traveled – July 2024
The Big, The Bad And The Beautiful
Never, in all the time I have been writing this column, has it been so easy to...
Seasoned Shopper – July 2024
The Call Of Summer
Family, friends, the outdoors and good food are all part of quintessential summer plans. July is National Picnic Month and...
Pet of the Month – July 2024
“My dog Huff is super cool. He’s a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and he’s three years old,” said Maddie Keller.
Police Blotter – July 2024
May 16 through June 16
Calls for ServiceAbuse of 911 System: 2Battery: 1Burglary, Commercial: 1:
Village SquareCarrying a Loaded Firearm: 1Failure to Obey Traffic Officer:...
Teen Corner – July 2024
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Chat GPT in the Classroom
In the age of technology, innovations are introduced to students on a near-daily...
Ali Kozoll, New Director of LAC
Ali Kozoll grew up in Orinda, attending Sleepy Hollow and OIS and graduating from Miramonte. She went off to college at Willamette University...
Orinda Art Scene: Art Galleries at the Orinda Library and Wilder
Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: Ekphrasis Exhibition 2024 Delights and Surprises The Lamorinda Arts Council invites you to celebrate summer by visiting the...
Seasoned Shopper – June 2024
Cherries, Berries and Cheese
Farmers’ markets give us the opportunity to be as simple or creative as we like. Perhaps a basket of strawberries...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – June 2024
Orinda trekkers with The Orinda News on the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile on April 3. It’s...
Service Above Self – June 2024
Starting Early
Winding down our 75th Rotary year this month gives us an opportunity to shift our focus from celebrating the past to thinking...
Pet of the Month – June 2024
“Hold onto your hats! Best dog ever … meet Mocha! He is a Cavachon who loves belly rubs, ice cubes and chasing his...
Police Blotter – June 2024
April 17 through May 16
Calls for ServiceAdult Missing: 1Battery: 2Burglary, Auto: 1: St. Stephens Rd.Burglary, Commercial: 1:
Village Sq.Death, Non-Criminal: 3Fraud: 1Identity Theft: 2Littering:...
Health and Longevity Expert Maddy Dychtwald Has a Message for Women:...
Maddy Dychtwald is on a mission to help women live longer, healthier lives. Her new book, “Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing...
Seasoned Shopper – May 2024
Peas Please
With or without? Depending on variety, peas are eaten with or without their pods. I look forward to the arrival of edible...
Pet of the Month – May 2024
“Penelope (L) and Roxy (R) have been begging us to send in their picture for a potential pet of the month feature in...
Everyday Orinda – May 2024
Life Hacks Orinda Style
What a life hack I’ve discovered: No longer must I spend money on costly, exhilarating activities like zip-lining, white-water rafting...
The Reel Less Traveled – May 2024
Rainy Days and Mondays … and Tuesdays
There is a sense of urgency present that threatens to spoil a month that has the reputation...
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – May 2024
Rupa and Sunder Joshi outside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in their hometown Bandra, Mumbai. The current structure is 100...
Teen Corner – May 2024
Body Image and Social Media: A Dangerous Duo
(Emma Wong, Photographer)Miramonte’s Healthy Body Image tabling features a mirror, an informational poster and a sticky note...
Car Time – May 2024
General Motors Caught Selling Driving Data to Insurance Companies
General Motors’ (GM) OnStar Smart Driver feature is advertised as giving insights on how...
