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)...
Orinda’s Brick and Mortar Consignment Stores
SALLY HOGARTY
Maureen Brown, owner of Rechic, displays one of the many dresses perfect for holiday get-togethers.
Cheryl’s Closet at 21 Orinda Way (925-254-4442) and Rechic...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Shutdown Takes Toll on Retailers, Restaurants
(Kathy Enzerink, Photographer)Paul Jones and Ulises Santiago package vegetarian quinoa salads from Fourth Bore for delivery to John Muir Hospital staff.
An...
Green, Local and Thrifty Holiday Shopping…with Facebook?
MIMI BOMMARITO
Orindan Mindy Becker preps a gently-worn top to be photographed for a post on Lamorinda Treasures.
Looking to stretch your holiday dollars a little...
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...
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...
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...
The 2019 Orinda Restaurant Guide – Bon Appétit!
Try a hometown restaurant whether it’s a quick bite or a relaxed meal. Options include coffee/tea, healthy smoothies, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner,...
