Businessman Receives Mayor’s Award
Mo Mashhoon (L) received the 2019 Mayor’s Award of Excellence from Inga Miller for his efforts in jumpstarting the renewal of downtown Orinda by...
New Chapter, Familiar Names as Orinda Books Changes Hands
Pat Rudebusch had been a regular customer at Orinda Books since moving to the city 25 years ago. One day four years...
Zamboni’s Pizza Reopens After Remodel
On Sept. 5, Tim Miyamoto-Mills wielded the Orinda Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon cutting scissors to reopen Zamboni’s Pizza at 1 Camino Sobrante...
Farewell to Valerie
A Fond Farewell to Columnist Valerie Hotz
By ELANA O’LOSKEY
Staff Writer
When Valerie Hotz agreed to write Business Buzz in The Orinda News, little did she...
Orinda Dining Opportunities
Europa, along with several restaurants at Theatre Square, offer inside dining on a limited basis while maintaining outdoor options.
(Kathy Enzerink, Photographer)
Friends at...
New Members of the Chamber of Commerce
President of the Orinda Chamber of Commerce Roy Hodgkison (left in both photos) welcomed two new Chamber members, dentist Dr. Amin Samadian (left photo)...
The 2018 Guide to Orinda Restaurants – Bon Appétit!
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
“Pietro’s Pizza,” with prosciutto, truffle oil and fresh basil, is a favorite of patrons at Piccolo Napoli.
SALLY HOGARTY
Customers line up for Europa’s famous...
Holiday Shopping: Special Finds Within Town
Yes, Santa Claus, there is a Virginia (and a Virgil) and it’s time you stopped taking credit for all of their legwork. ...
Orinda Writer’s Latest Book
Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS) stole Sally Bolger’s heart when she was a child. The Orinda writer calls her first visit to...
Manager Retires after 20-Plus Years of Service at UPS Store in...
She gave more than 20 years of dedicated, cheerful service to The UPS Store in Orinda, and now Linda Heasell plans to...
Fitness Trainers Keeping Orindans Fit During COVID-19
We’ve all heard the jokes and have seen the memes about gaining the COVID “19” pounds during this pandemic, but how are...
Local Couple Brings Warmth and Comfort to Unsheltered Pets
For the past six years, Orinda residents Pam and Gary Schroeder have been doing their part to help homeless pets have a...
Book Club Comes to Rescue of Restaurants, Medical Workers
(Kathy Enzerink, Photographer)Jim Phoonpirom, owner of Baan Thai Restaurant, prepares chicken with stir-fry vegetables.
How do you help local restaurants stay open during...
Chamber Goes Virtual
The Orinda Chamber of Commerce in October shut down its downtown office and let go of its executive director. The organization had...
