MOFD’s Memo of Understanding with Firefighters Signed by Board
Grace Santos, MOFD (Moraga-Orinda Fire District) secretary/clerk, indicated that as of press time the signed MOFD/Local 1230 Memo of Understanding (MOU) has not been...
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...
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....
Candidates for the Moraga Orinda Fire District Give Their Views
By DAVID DIERKS Assistant EditorThe Moraga-Orinda Fire District has a five-member board of directors representing five divisions. Charged with providing strategic leadership, policy and...
Darcie Taylor Hired as EFO Executive Director
By SALLY HOGARTYEditorThe Educational Foundation of Orinda (EFO) welcomes Darcie Taylor as its first executive director. According to the EFO Board of Directors, Taylor...
Orinda Community Foundation Grant Deadline is Nov. 1
The Orinda Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations working to enhance the quality of life in Orinda through community events,...
Orinda School Bond Measures E and I on November Ballot
By SALLY HOGARTY
Editor
Orinda residents will vote on two Orinda Union School District (OUSD) bond measures, totaling $105 million, this November. Measure E, also known...
Police Blotter October
POLICE BLOTTER
July 29 through September 8, 2018
Calls for Service
911 Hangup: 13 incidents.
Abandoned Vehicle: 6 incidents.
Accident Property: 6 incidents.
Alarm, False: 159 incidents.
Animal Cruelty: 1 incident.
Battery:...
City Launches Online Business Registration
The City of Orinda recently introduced a new website to allow local businesses to apply for or renew their Business Registration Certificate online. As...
Orinda Police Department Will Soon Have Public Safety Drone
Orinda Police Department Will Soon Have Public Safety Drone
By SALLY HOGARTY
Editor
While helicopters have long been used as an important tool by police and fire...
Police Blotter August
Calls for Service
911 Hangup: 20 incidents.
Abandoned Vehicle: 2 incidents.
Accident Injury: 2 incidents.
Accident Property: 16 incidents.
Alarm, False: 172 incidents.
Animal Cruelty: 1 incident.
Barking Dog: 4 incidents.
Battery:...
Police Blotter – June
April 1 through May 12, 2018Calls for Service911 Hangup: 14 incidents.Accident Injury: 1 incident.Accident Property: 15 incidents.Alarm, False: 141 incidents.Barking Dog: 4 incidents.Battery: 1...
