Miramonte once again honored by state’s education department
Fewer than 200 of the state’s 1,295 public high schools received the 2026 Distinguished School Award and even fewer earned it twice in...
A Message from the OA – June 2026
Make the 4th a happy one
The Orinda 4th of July parade and party will soon be here, and let’s make the day a...
A complex school funding process penalizes Orinda
The Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) is staring at significant budget cuts unless local taxpayers open up their wallets. Three nearby elementary...
AUHSD may go back to the ballot
Springtime, when a school board’s fancies turn to … parcel taxes. Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) is facing $2 million in budget...
Budget structure hampers OUSD
It’s a question that Orinda Schools Superintendent Aida Glimme says she faces often: If school districts start with the same base amount for...
Malkani the only Council incumbent who’s definitely decided to run
With three seats on the Orinda City Council ballot in November, and a filing deadline in August, incumbents and potential candidates are beginning...
Pet of the Month – May 2026
“This is Tank! He’s a five-year-old golden-doodle,” said Kristofer Konietzko of Orinda.
There’s help for homeowners dealing with fire obligations
The envelopes say “ABATEMENT NOTICE Please Open Immediately” in big red letters, and inside, is a letter detailing a long list of...
If a wildfire strikes, does MOFD have enough water to put...
It’s not that complicated: Water puts out fires. That’s why there are fire extinguishers in every kitchen, and fire hydrants on...
The Orinda Association turns 80 – and is still going strong
It’s likely, according to those who should know, that more than 200 Orindans will find themselves turning 80 within the coming year....
Contra Costa County looks to increase sales tax to 10.375%
Faced with a healthcare funding crisis due to cuts in federal spending, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has placed a...
John Muir Land Trust begins its planning for Nature Area
After years of controversy, the Wagner Ranch Nature Area’s future as a valuable Orinda asset is assured – but now the real...
Miramonte’s gymnasium now bears Sabrina Ionescu’s name
After a bit of controversy, Miramonte High School’s gymnasium is now officially the Sabrina Ionescu Gymnasium, a move unanimously approved through an...
New websites help Orindans in completely different ways
The City of Orinda has launched two new websites designed to support local businesses and help residents prepare for emergencies. According...
Miramonte students stage peaceful walkout protesting ICE
More than 400 Miramonte High School students joined in the nationwide parade of protests about the practices and policies of the Immigration...
BART threatens to close Orinda station should ballot measure fail
In a dramatic move to focus attention on a potential 2026 ballot initiative to raise money for Bay Area Rapid Transit, BART...
Orinda Garden Club speaker will discuss ways to control wildfires
The Orinda Garden Club will spotlight wildfire resilience and sustainable landscaping at its annual March community meeting at the Orinda Library Auditorium,...
Miramonte beats the odds and just keeps on improving
According to the latest Nation’s Report Card, put out by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, math and reading scores for high...
OUSD overall numbers are very good, but weak spots remain
The 2025 California academic achievement scores tell several stories about Orinda’s elementary and middle school students. By the numbers, it’s a...
City wildfire website makes it easier for residentsto prepare for and...
The City of Orinda has launched OrindaReady.com, a centralized wildfire preparedness website designed to help residents prepare for, respond to and understand...
