Making Masks and Other Ways Volunteers Find Ways to Help
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Orinda residents of all ages mobilized their talents to battle the coronavirus pandemic, many making quite a departure from the skill sets...
Deadly Outbreak Hits at Home
Orinda felt the wrath of COVID-19 when the Orinda Care Center, a nursing home with a history of recent infractions, suffered a...
Orinda BART Station Closures Planned
Critical track components near the Orinda BART Station are being replaced, requiring weekend closures. The Orinda BART station is scheduled to...
Check in with Chambers
For information on businesses and other updates during shelter in place, contact your local Chamber of Commerce (click on the logo below):
Following the Virus
(Courtesy of Contra Costa Health Services)
Up-to-the minute information on COVID-19 cases in the state and Contra Costa County, as well as local resources,...
How the City is Conducting Business During Shutdowns, Shelter in Place
Across the counter, face-to-face and in-person meetings halted March 16 when the initial order to shelter-in-place was issued by Contra Costa Health...
Firewise: Yardwork During Shelter in Place
Despite the shelter in place order, homeowners still need to get their properties ready for the upcoming fire season. On...
School Fundraising Groups Unite in New Foundation
After years of research, evaluation, and collaboration, the Educational Foundation of Orinda (EFO) has agreed to join the parents’ clubs of all...
Orinda March 2020 Takeout/Delivery Service
Here is a list of Orinda restaurants offering takeout or delivery.(Prepared by City of Orinda staff after reaching out to all restaurants.)If you have...
Orindans Spring Into Action in Face of Virus
In response to warnings from the White House to Contra Costa County Health Services, Orindans hunkered down as part of a Bay...
Residents Would Likely Back Sales Tax Increase, Survey Finds
A survey of a sampling of Orinda voters found support for a one-cent, general-purpose sales tax increase but a “a half-cent sales...
Staying Safe in Orinda Comprehensive Guidance From Orinda’s Top Safety Officials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAFsRvYXshw&feature=youtu.be
Council Expected to Set ADU Rules
The City Council could soon make some binding decisions on the hot-button issue of granny units after receiving the Planning Commission’s recommendations...
Police Blotter – April 2020
Feb. 9 through March 7
Calls for Service911 Hangup: 15 incidents.Abandoned Vehicle: 2 incidents.Accident Injury: 1 incident.Accident Property: 4 incidents.Alarm, False: 89 incidents.Animal Control PD...
Volunteers Needed to Collect Leaves
Calling all volunteer nature sleuths: The first weekend in May is your opportunity to collect and record locations of symptomatic bay leaves...
Virus Fears Prompt Cancellations, Precautions
In response to warnings from the White House to Contra Costa County Health Services, Orindans have cancelled events and taken other measures...
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...
Orinda Citizen of the Year/William Penn Mott, Jr. Awards Postponed
The Orinda Citizen of the Year/William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Award Ceremony scheduled for March 22 has been postponed. It will be rescheduled in...
Pads4Pets Founders Receive Award
(Contributed Photo)Pam and Gary Schroeder received a local Jefferson Award from KPIX.
Orinda residents Pam and Gary Schroeder who for seven years have...
