Seasoned Litigator Latika Malkani Serves as Orinda’s Next Mayor
Latika Malkani is beyond thrilled to become mayor of a community she’s lived in since 2004. “I could not be more honored and...
City of Orinda Reorganization
(L-R) Janet Riley, Darlene Gee, Latika Malkani, Cara Hoxie, Inga Miller and Brandyn Iverson. Orinda welcomed new Councilmember Hoxie at the annual City...
Former Mayor Bobbie Landers Proclaimed a Tabor Honorary Citizen
(Courtesy of Orinda Tabor Sister City Foundation)According to Darlene Gee (center, with Bobbie Landers, left and Slavka Ruzicka, right) one of the nicest parts...
Community Generosity Lights Up Orinda
Bone-chilling autumn temperatures could not dissuade a cross-section of Orindans – toddlers through grandparents – from swarming to the corner of Brookwood and...
Addressing Fire Zone Zero: No Man is an Island
How far are you prepared to sacrifice your perfumed English roses around the door, your expensive landscaping and specimen shrubs, just to save...
Seven Years at the Helm: MOFD Fire Chief Announces Retirement
What’s a history major doing running a Fire District? Everyone concurs that Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) was fortunate to hire Dave Winnacker as...
Wilder Fields are an Asset for Lamorinda Sports Teams and Families
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)The five Wilder Fields offer a spectacular backdrop for hosting a variety of Lamorinda sports, including soccer, baseball, lacrosse and rugby. The...
Fire Safe Moraga-Orinda Offering Residents Grants for Fuel Reduction
A local non-profit aimed at helping Orinda and Moraga residents prepare for and respond to wildfires in the area was recently awarded a...
Orinda City Council Candidates Discuss Issues in Public Forum
With election season well underway, Orinda’s three candidates vying for two city council seats discussed the big issues facing the City during a...
OCF Honors 2024 Citizen of the Year and Two Orinda Volunteers
“The purpose of art,” according to Pablo Picasso, “is washing the dust of daily life off our souls” – a sentiment that Orinda’s...
Who’s New at Orinda City Hall: Meet Police Chief Tony Rossi
There’s a new sheriff in town – make that chief – and his name is Anthony (Tony) Rossi; however, he’s not new to...
Aurora Borealis
It’s not often you see the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, in the continental United States. And it’s even more...
News Briefs – Orinda Around Town
San Pablo Creek Stairs Destroyed Pedestrian stairs leading to San Pablo Creek were dismantled and removed sometime between Sept. 8 and 11. The stairs...
Court Rules in Favor of OSEE in Lawsuit Against City of...
After over a year of legal wrangling, on Aug. 22, the Contra Costa Superior Court issued a peremptory writ of mandate, commanding the...
Rare, Deadly Shooting in Orinda Still Under Police Investigation
A shooting in the Orinda hills that left one dead is still under investigation according to a Sept. 13 press release from the...
Residents Fundraise to Light Up Orinda and Create a Wonderland
Imagine the trees in downtown Orinda festively wrapped in white lights during the holiday season. With community support, it could happen. Longtime Orindans...
City Council Candidates Answer Questions about Orinda Issues
Orinda’s five City Council members are elected volunteers who make all policy and budget decisions affecting the City based upon staff recommendations and...
Orinda News Brief: Fire Fuels Reduction Incentive Pilot Program
The City of Orinda offers a matching grant of up to $1,000 to promote compliance with fire mitigation standards. Find out more, see...
Court Issues Ruling in OSEE Lawsuit: City Responds Forcefully
After over a year of legal wrangling, on Aug. 22, the Contra Costa Superior Court issued a peremptory writ of mandate, commanding the...
