FAIR insurance rates could jump as much as 35 percent
At least 1,200 Orinda homeowners would be looking at a 35.8% increase in their already pricey FAIR plan fire insurance rates if...
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...
Police Blotter – September 2019
June 30 through August 10, 2019
Calls for Service
911 Hangup: 29 incidents.
Abandoned Vehicle: 3 incidents.
Accident Injury: 4 incidents.
Accident Property: 6 incidents.
Alarm, False: 143 incidents.
Burglary, Auto:...
ConnectOrinda Plans to Bring Together Orinda’s Two Downtowns
Over 50 people helped kick off the launch of ConnectOrinda on Oct. 13 at the Orinda Library Plaza. The event began at...
20th Orinda Classic Car Show: Have a Little Fun, Raise a...
20th Orinda Classic Car Show: Have a Little Fun, Raise a Little Money
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)The 20th annual Orinda Classic Car Show will feature “Mustang...
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club Raffles Off 1961 Vintage VW Bug
SALLY HOGARTY
Raffle winner Steve Falk and his wife Nancy stand with their big prize, a beautifully restored 1961 VW Beetle, joined by members of...
The Art of Mixology
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Cheerful attendees lifted a glass to celebrate the luscious libations and the spirited good times had by all at the event.
Professional...
Police Blotter – February 2019
December 2, 2018 through January 12, 2019
Calls for Service
911 Hangup: 13 incidents.
Abandoned Vehicle: 2 incidents.
Accident Property: 7 incidents.
Alarm, False: 47 incidents.
Barking Dog: 1 incident.
Battery:...
First Saturday For Art Series
Christian Ehrhorn announces “First Saturday for Art,” an in-person reception for two artists featured in his Orinda gallery Aug. 7 from 5...
Orinda News Briefs: What’s Happening Around Town – June 2022
Miramonte Boys Varsity Tennis Wins Big at Tennis Tournament The Miramonte Varsity Boys Tennis team took home trophies at a DFL Tourney April...
2025 Parade – Know before you go
Street parking will not be available along the parade route on Moraga Way or on Orinda Way. All other street parking is available, as...
Long-time Community Advocate Pete Wilson Passes in November
A force of nature, community activist and environmentalist, Peter Sedgwick Wilson passed away Nov. 1 at his home in Lost Valley surrounded by...
Local Groups Honor Doctors and Nurses While Supporting Orinda Restaurants
(Lynn Kalmar, Photographer)Evie Kalmar, a 4th grader at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, colors a thank you card for inclusion in lunch packages to frontline...
2018 Orinda Election Results
Orinda City Council:Amy Worth (incumbent)Dennis FayNick KoslaMOFD Division 3:Steven DanzigerMOFD Division 4:Michael DonnerState Assembly:Rebecca Bauer-KahanAcalanes School Board:Nancy Kendzierski (incumbent)Bob Hockett (incumbent)Christopher SeversonOUSD Bond Measures:Measure...
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 Delays, Closures to Continue Into October
Delays, closures and service changes on BART are expected to continue through the end of October as the system undergoes repairs and...
Back to Basics for Wildfire Safety
Orinda has been really stepping up to the plate to make our town fire adapted. Kudos to us! Here’s a quick primer to...
Planning Commission Holds Rezoning Recommendation
The Orinda Planning Commission held a public hearing on Dec. 12, 2023, to discuss a recommendation to the city council to rezone four...
City Council Presents Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Proclamation
(Kathy Enzerink, Photographer)Mayor Amy Worth presents the proclamation declaring March as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month to the Peer to Peer Club co-president, Sophie...
And Then There Were Eight: Council Narrows ConnectOrinda Projects
After receiving thousands of comments and extensive public feedback on ways to beautify and improve travel through downtown, the City Council has...
