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...
City, Residents Weigh In On Impact of Small Cell Phone Towers
While many people applaud new technology and rush to trade in their iPhones for the latest version, one technological leap has created...
Orinda Adopts Sixth Cycle of the Housing Element
After three draft proposals, numerous city council meetings and more than a year of planning, Orinda has approved its 2023-2031 Housing Element. It...
PG&E Unveils Power Shut-off Plan to Council
Reeling from the aftermath of the devastating Camp Fire caused by sparks from its equipment, Pacific Gas & Electric is rolling out...
What Is COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?
*All Information in this section is taken directly from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from...
My Experiences Living in Ukraine During Invasion
I am Alexander Levin, but I go by Sasha. I live in Chernihiv, a city in the north of Ukraine. I’m 16-years-old, finishing...
Q&A with Steve Harwood: Voice of Orinda’s Favorite Announcer
If you’ve attended a public event in Orinda, you will instantly recognize his booming yet melodic voice. Steve Harwood has been the unofficial...
School District Pondering New Tax
Expecting to be operating in a deficit next year, Orinda school district officials are exploring the possibility of a new parcel tax. ...
Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge: Earn Dinner and Points through Volunteer Work
Earn points on the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge by volunteering at www.cleanercontracosta.org. The Sustainable Contra Costa’s (SCOCO’s) annual awards gala, where local sustainability...
Political Commentary or Just Vandalism?
“Recently, the Orinda Police Department has been receiving a significant number of complaints from the community, regarding the theft and vandalism of...
Infrastructure, Sales Tax are Top Priorities of Orinda’s New Mayor
A civil engineer for more than three decades, Darlene Gee is naturally focused on infrastructure, drainage issues and long-term maintenance – issues...
Orinda Icon Shares Health Secrets
While bringing joy to many, the holidays, including the beginning of a new year, can bring stress. Whether that results in depression...
Acalanes Halts Out-of-District Student Transfers
For the first time in some 20 years the Acalanes Union High School District is shutting its doors to students outside its...
Quick-thinking Family Foils Terrifying ‘Virtual Kidnapping’
Kasey Byrne was home in Orinda on a Saturday morning when she answered her cell phone from an anonymous caller. She heard...
Non-Union MOFD Candidates Have Homes Inspected
During the Oct. 10 Orinda Association/League of Woman Voters forum to question the five candidates for Division Three and Four district seats...
Orinda Woman’s Club 2018 Recipients
Orinda Woman’s Club Vice President Alison Kling (R) presented Scott Chavez (L) from Contra Costa Crisis Center and Gigi Crowder of the...
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....
Orinda Library is Cooling Center
Due to the excessive heat warnings, the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, has been designated as a cooling center for the next...
Candidates for City Council Discuss Their Priorities for Orinda
By SALLY HOGARTY EditorThe five members of Orinda’s City Council are elected volunteers who set policy, give direction to City Staff and make budget decisions....
