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....
Contra Costa County looks to increase sales tax to 10.375%
Faced with a healthcare funding crisis due to cuts in federal spending, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has placed a...
John Muir Land Trust begins its planning for Nature Area
After years of controversy, the Wagner Ranch Nature Area’s future as a valuable Orinda asset is assured – but now the real...
Miramonte’s gymnasium now bears Sabrina Ionescu’s name
After a bit of controversy, Miramonte High School’s gymnasium is now officially the Sabrina Ionescu Gymnasium, a move unanimously approved through an...
New websites help Orindans in completely different ways
The City of Orinda has launched two new websites designed to support local businesses and help residents prepare for emergencies. According...
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 threatens to close Orinda station should ballot measure fail
In a dramatic move to focus attention on a potential 2026 ballot initiative to raise money for Bay Area Rapid Transit, BART...
Orinda Garden Club speaker will discuss ways to control wildfires
The Orinda Garden Club will spotlight wildfire resilience and sustainable landscaping at its annual March community meeting at the Orinda Library Auditorium,...
Miramonte beats the odds and just keeps on improving
According to the latest Nation’s Report Card, put out by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, math and reading scores for high...
OUSD overall numbers are very good, but weak spots remain
The 2025 California academic achievement scores tell several stories about Orinda’s elementary and middle school students. By the numbers, it’s a...
City wildfire website makes it easier for residentsto prepare for and...
The City of Orinda has launched OrindaReady.com, a centralized wildfire preparedness website designed to help residents prepare for, respond to and understand...
County to provide $30,000 for Seniors Around Town
Seniors Around Town, the volunteer-based transportation program that has served Orinda’s older adults for two decades, received a significant financial boost after...
Brandyn Iverson to take over Orinda’s mayor’s role in 2026
Brandyn Iverson is ready to take the reins. The city council member was installed as mayor of Orinda during a recent...
Orinda’s initial Youth Volunteer Award presented to OIS student
Twelve-year-old Rhydian Daniels of Orinda Intermediate School (OIS) made local history this year as the first recipient of the new Orinda Youth...
Malkani’s year as mayor focused on wildfires and managing housing
As Mayor Latika Malkani prepares to hand over the gavel at the end of the year, she concludes a term shaped by...
Six brand-new EV chargers are an electric addition to Orinda
Finally, there’s a way to charge electric vehicles in downtown Orinda. Electric-car drivers often suffer from charge-anxiety, wondering whether they can...
Teenage E-bike riders create a controversy on Orinda’s streets
Electric bikes allow riders to go faster and further than regular bikes – and many in Orinda believe they are a hazard. ...
A Message from the OA Board – January 2026
A reflection on gratitude, service and what really matters
Every so often, life hands you an experience that softens something inside you and...
Light Up Orinda welcomes the holiday season
It was a festive evening in the Orinda Library Plaza Nov. 6, as residents gathered for the moment that the lights on Light...
Orinda voters will be divided among two AUHSD districts
Orinda residents will no longer vote together for Acalanes Union High School District trustees, and in some cases, even parents with children in...
