Local, National Candidates Emerge as Election Deadline Approaches
(David Dierks, Photographer)
Darleene Gee (L) and Inga Miller are seeking re-election to the Orinda City Council in November.
While Major League Baseball navigates...
Market Hall, Boutique Fitness, Courtyard Coming to The Station
If all goes as planned, The Station, a 19,350 square-foot mixed-use project at 25A Orinda Way, could break ground before January. ...
MOFD Begins Fire Inspections: Here’s What to do if You Get...
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) has been out and about inspecting homes and issuing citations. If you get one, don’t worry....
Comment on Housing Plan Due Aug. 10
Housing remains a critical priority for California with more than 100 housing-related bills proposed at the beginning of the year. While that...
All Fall High School Sports Postponed
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the governing body of California high school sports, decided July 20 to move all fall sports to...
Council OKs El Toyonal Closures; Mayor Opposes Housing Bill
Traffic disruptions along segments of El Toyonal will last through October as EBMUD upgrades and replaces water mainlines. On red flag warning...
Planning Department Survey Finds Discontent with Downtown
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Part of city staff's presentation on the Downtown Precise Plan, this image show words
which represent survey responses to what...
Sometimes it Takes a Village to Lower Cost of Home Insurance
The subject of homeowner insurance premiums has been bubbling up recently. Many people are finding their premiums are being doubled or more,...
Virus Takes Bite Out of City Budget
The city is facing a two-year projected deficit of $850,000 as a result of COVID-19, despite taking several actions to decrease expenses. ...
City Wants to Recheck Voter Pulse on Sales Tax Ballot Measure
In light of COVID-19, city leaders want to know what residents think now about extending the half-cent sales tax. A pre-pandemic...
Hundreds Gather, Walk in Support of Black Lives Matter
(Kathy Enzerink, Photographer)Colleen and Landon Naldoza
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The moment has become a movement. The movement is in cities large and small. It...
Looting in Orinda Village
Computer Software and Hardware had its front door and window busted, approximately 15 laptops, several larger computers and other items taken the...
Local College Students Peacefully Protest
Ariana, Emma and Aidan (no last names given) spent June 2 holding up protest signs in Orinda's downtown area. All three are...
City, Fire District Gear up for Fire Season as Inspections Loom
(Ken Light, Photographer)The Moraga-Orinda Fire District chipper crew works corner of Via Farallon and La Cuesta.
As fears about the upcoming fire season...
Private Effort Launched to Test all Lamorinda Senior Care Residents, Staff
An ongoing joint effort is underway in Orinda, Moraga and Lafayette to test residents of senior care facilities who are 65 years...
Fire Prevention: How Homeowners Need to Get Ready for MOFD Inspections
The sound of chainsaws and weed wackers ringing through Orinda streets and canyons signals people are spending days at home preparing for...
City Council Approves New Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules
(Kathy Enzerink, Photographer)
An accessory dwelling unit is under construction on Moraga Way.
Conforming to California state law, the City Council unanimously approved height,...
Orinda BART to be Closed Weekends Through July 5
Critical track components near the Orinda BART Station are being replaced, requiring weekend closures. The Orinda BART station is scheduled to...
Shutdown Takes Toll on Retailers, Restaurants
(Kathy Enzerink, Photographer)Paul Jones and Ulises Santiago package vegetarian quinoa salads from Fourth Bore for delivery to John Muir Hospital staff.
An...
Fourth of July Traditions Fall Victim to Virus
For the first time in its history, Orinda won’t see its traditional Fourth of July celebrations. The popular parade is canceled, community...
