Tales of Mustang Fastbacks – Two Classics at the Orinda Car...
(Courtesy of Kirk Haley)It’s been a long way home for Kirk Haley’s 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback, which is one of the many classics on...
Chevron Mini Mart Project Moves Forward with Conversion Plans
(Courtesy of Orinda Planning Department)The Chevron gas station and work bays at 11 Orinda Way are slated to receive major renovations, including an observation...
Orinda News Brief: Around Town – September 2023
Pickleball Drop-in Update As the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department continues the pursuit to find solutions for additional pickleball opportunities, it has implemented additional...
City to Explore Options for Dedicated Pickleball Courts
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Pickleball players (L-R) Tetiana Petty, Marty Johnson, Deb Maurer (in background) and Karl Petty (hitting the ball), play the popular game on...
Court Challenge to Plan Orinda, City Stands by Current Project Plan
(David DIerks, Photographer)Orindans for Safe Emergency Evacuation (OSEE) filed a lawsuit alleging Plan Orinda’s Environmental Impact Report’s wildfire evacuation analysis is inadequate, potentially causing...
Gay Pride Flags Repeatedly Stolen from Orinda Community Church
(Dave Hoppock, Photographer)In the past year and a half, six LGBTQ+ flags were stolen from the Orinda Community Church. Continually being replaced by church...
Q&A with Steve Harwood: Voice of Orinda’s Favorite Announcer
(Charis Woo, Photographer)Steve Harwood, the unofficial “Voice of Orinda,” has announed the 4th of July parade for over 25 years.
If you’ve attended a...
Orinda News Brief: Around Town
Happy Valley Pipeline Construction East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) began construction on the Happy Valley Pipeline Project May 30. It includes installation of...
Family-Owned Morrison’s Jewelers Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)The owners of Morrison’s, Christine and David Berryhill, are a husband and wife duo now running the 100-year-old family business.
If you’ve...
State of the Orinda Theatre – Locals Rally to Keep Iconic...
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Preserving the iconic Orinda Theatre marquee is a priority for a group of community members who met last month to discuss ways...
Award-Winning Film Screened at Orinda Theatre
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Hollywood actress and writer Kathy Garver attended the screening of Yellow Bird at the Orinda Theatre on April 1, a new indie...
State Approves Orinda’s 6th Cycle Housing Element
After nearly two years of research, consultants’ reports, community outreach and engagement and several revisions, Orinda’s 6th Cycle Housing Element was deemed in...
Friends of Orinda Creeks Celebrate Phase One Restoration Completion
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)The local non-profit Friends of Orinda Creeks held a celebration event on the bank of San Pablo Creek, behind 25 Orinda Way,...
Orinda News Briefs: Around Town
Chipper Time Again With all the beautiful greenery, as a result of our wet winter, it is time to prepare for the fire season:...
Big Plans for Former Bank of America Building
(Rendering courtesy of Ben Zarrin)The proposed renovation at 31 Orinda Way will turn the former Bank of America space into three restaurants at ground...
DA Decides Not to Prosecute in Vandalism Case
(Charleen Earley, Photographer)Robert Brock, with wife Jessica Brock, appeared at the Superior Court in Martinez on Feb. 21. Brock was arrested for felony vandalism...
Paws to Read at Library
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)
The Orinda Library’s “Paws to Read” program, where children in grades 1-5 read with dogs certified for their sociable natures, has...
State Senator Steve Glazer Holds In-Person Town Hall
(Kathy Cordova, Photographer)State Senator Steve Glazer addresses constituents at a town hall meeting in Orinda on Feb. 22.
On Feb. 22, State Sen. Steve...
Orinda Around Town: News Briefs
(Rodney Lal, Photographer)Miramonte High School Interact Club volunteer, Ethan Lee, delivers a dinner to former Mayor and Council Member Amy Worth at the 20th...
Suspect Arrested in Felony Vandalism to Police Vehicle
(Charleen Earley, Photographer)Robert Brock, a True Value Orinda Hardware manager, seen here with wife Jessica Brock, was arrested on Jan. 27 for a felony...
