Orinda Theatre’s fascinating story would be a good movie
As anyone who reads my regular column knows, I always close by urging you to “veer towards those wonderful images made from...
David Marino will fly from Paris just for a Live at...
When multilingual jazz sensation David Marino sang at Live at the Orinda three years ago, it was only his second performance outside...
Martha Olney demystifies inflation for First Friday Forum participants
Few economic forces touch daily life as viscerally as inflation. Whether it’s the price on a gas station marquee or the quiet...
The Friends of the Library do more than just run a...
Thanks in part to the Friends of the Orinda Library, fallen tiles at the Community Center are being replaced – which is...
Christian Science healer to discuss how to overcome fear with faith
Lisa Troseth, a practitioner of Christian Science healing, will speak on “Moving Past Fear – To Healing,” at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23,...
Orinda Action Day an opportunity to make the community sparkle
Orinda needs spring cleaning too – and Orinda Action Day is the perfect opportunity. On Saturday, April 25, residents of all...
The Easter Bunny is Coming April 4
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)
Children search for colorful eggs and time with Bunny during the annual egg hunt hosted by the Rotary Club of Orinda. The...
A crowd-pleasing debut sparks Niki Haris’ return to Live at the...
Niki Haris’ melodious vocals will once again mesmerize audiences when she returns to “Live at the Orinda!” April 19 at 5 p.m....
Faith and world order explored at Forum with speaker Daniel Sargent
“One World Under God? Faith and International Order,” is an unusual topic for an academic in the United States, given its tradition of...
Help The Orinda News keep up with what’s going on in...
Local journalism thrives when community members step forward to tell the stories that matter most. That’s why The Orinda News, the city’s...
County’s Child Abuse Prevention Council gets $30,000 grant from the Orinda...
A Contra Costa County child abuse prevention program has been selected as the recipient of an approximately $30,000 grant from the Orinda...
Lamorinda Arts Council brings in two new members
Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) began its new year by electing Eloise Sotelo as secretary and inviting Jennifer Lothrigel to join as a...
Orinda Art Scene – April 2026
Art Ambassadors showcases bursts of youthful color
Lamorinda Arts Council’s April exhibition features artwork from Orinda elementary and middle school students from grades...
The Orinda Community Foundation marks 15 years of support
Celebrating its fifteenth year, the Orinda Community Foundation (OCF) continues to support the City’s civic and arts programs. “The Foundation was...
Linda Smith navigates wildfire challenges, sets vision for Orinda’s future
When Linda Smith arrived in Orinda as City Manager in October 2024, she knew the learning curve would be steep. What she...
Orinda Theatre showcases classic films with restorations, roadshows
A restored Technicolor love triangle celebrating its 85th anniversary, a flying car, Humphrey Bogart delivering Truman Capote dialogue, and a well-heeled murderous...
UCSF researcher will explore what we learned from COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed how we live, work and interact with one another. From lockdowns and mask mandates to vaccine rollouts...
Jazz vocalist Emma Smith channels family legacy
(Monika Jakuboska, Photographer)Sultry songstress Emma Smith brings a London
vibe to Live at the Orinda! when she appears March
22 at the Orinda Theatre. Expect plenty...
Tim Killen honored with National Award for Excellence in woodworking
For woodworkers who care deeply about history, precision and craft, the Cartouche Award carries real weight. Bestowed annually by the Society of...
