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...
Orinda Classic Car Show to Feature Shelby Cobras from Local Museum
Drew Serb’s long-standing passion for the Shelby Cobra began when he was in high school and saw the car featured in magazines. “I...
The Medicine Shoppe Hit with Multiple Break-ins in Four Months
Losing more than $40,000 in stolen cash, drugs and store damage, pharmacist Naomi Yuen said her store was broken into four times in...
Meet the Orinda City Council Candidates: Evans, Gee and Hoxie
As Orinda gears up for City Council elections in November, voters face a dynamic array of candidates, each bringing unique perspectives and ideas...
Two New Hires at City Hall Bring Top-Notch Experience to Orinda
Orinda hired two new staff members in the Planning Department, who are ready and experienced to take on the work and challenges of...
Progress with The Station Development at 25A Orinda Way
A long vacant parcel of land in Orinda is another step closer to development after the City Council adopted a resolution to suspend...
20th Orinda Classic Car Show: Have a Little Fun, Raise a...
20th Orinda Classic Car Show: Have a Little Fun, Raise a Little Money
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)The 20th annual Orinda Classic Car Show will feature “Mustang...
Fire Insurance Part 4: No Easy Solutions
So where do we go from here? Is Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara going to pull a rabbit out of a hat this December...
