Beloved Orinda mother and grandmother Shirley Dudley lived a life of...
Shirley Gorman Dudley, who passed away on Dec. 12, 2025, was known above all as a nurturer – of family, friends, animals,...
Sutter Health arrives in the Orinda Village
Sutter Health’s Orinda Care Center staff celebrated their ribbon-cutting alongside members of the Orinda Chamber of Commerce, City leaders and residents on...
Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest open for student entries
The Friends of the Orinda Library have announced the launch of the 2026 Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest, inviting local high school...
Meghan “Big Red” Murphy brings her one-woman show to Live at...
The month of March brings lots of excitement to Orinda as award-winning vocalist Meghan “Big Red” Murphy performs at the Live at...
Finding a friend at the Farmers’ Market
Owen Ansel, right, and Maeve Strickland reconnect at the Orinda Farmers’ Market on Dec. 20, 2025, their first time seeing each other...
First Friday Forum will focus on Iran, an ancient nation in...
World traveler and photographer Joe Whitehouse will headline the First Friday Forum on Friday, Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m., with a presentation...
Orinda Theatre launches nation’s first series of Disney restorations
Movies long unseen on the big screen return looking and sounding better than ever. Thanks to an exclusive special arrangement with the...
New Lamorinda Atelier to make art welcoming, social and central
After spending more than 20 years immersed in the global art world – working with collectors, visiting studios and building long-term relationships...
Special-needs dogs can find a haven at Orinda’s Hugs for Harry
When Hugs For Harry was co-founded on March 31, it wasn’t with puppies in mind – but with a battered, toothless pit...
It’s going to be a star-studded 2026 start for Live at...
The New Year brings a treasure trove of talent to the Orinda Theatre, first with Christine Andreas Jan. 18 and then Claybourne...
California Symphony’s Donato Cabrera to lead First Friday Forum
The California Symphony’s artistic and music director will share insider stories about symphonies and symphony conductors when he speaks at the First...
Siesta Valley Foundation will take over old Cal Shakes’ site
It’s official ... the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater has a new tenant. It was nearly 35 years ago when California Shakespeare Theater,...
Camaraderie and canapes at Chamber mixer
Holiday cheer was in full swing at the Orinda Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 2, holiday mixer at Mechanics Bank, where dozens of...
Morrison’s Jewelers closes doors, takes family legacy on the road
After more than a century of serving generations of Bay Area families, Morrison’s Jewelers, is closing its Orinda storefront and owners David and...
The Lamorinda Arts Council turned 75 last month
The Orinda Theatre hosted the 75th anniversary party for the Lamorinda Arts Council on Nov. 2, and in front, from left, treasurer Bea...
Orinda Art Scene – December 2025
Plein air painting has a special feel
Plein Air Landscapes, California Funk Assemblages and Ceramics MaryLou Correia and the Friday Painters plein air group –...
The Nutcracker is back in Orinda for the 17th straight year
Sugarplums, snowflakes and dreams come to life as Orinda Ballet Academy’s holiday production marks its 17th season at the Orinda Library Auditorium. Performances...
Celebrate the Orinda Theatre’s 84th birthday with a Texas treat
People have birthdays and guess what? Theaters do too. Beginning with an 11 a.m. party to honor the theater’s 84th birthday on its...
Faye Carol will “Carolize” Christmas at the Orinda Theatre Dec. 7
The Orinda Theatre unwraps a Christmas gift early when Faye Carol appears as part of the new and ongoing “Blues at the Orinda”...
Orinda lights up the season with Winterfest and gingerbread houses
The holiday season will get an early start in Orinda on Friday, Dec. 5, with the city’s 4th annual Winterfest and Orinda Gingerbread...
