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...
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 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)...
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...
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...
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...
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’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...
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. ...
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...
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...
Orinda Theatre Proprietor Trying to Save Landmark
Orinda, shining brightly in the night sky marks the Orinda Theatre. Its marquee, an East Bay landmark, has lighted the way to...
