Gary John McCosker Will Be Missed by Family and Friends
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Gary John McCosker
Gary John McCosker passed away Dec. 9 from a heart attack. Gary was born on Nov. 28, 1946 in...
Moraga Adobe Begins Purchase Phase
On Sept. 24, the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe (FJMA) and representatives of J&J Ranch Partners LLC met at the Moraga...
Measure J
Measure J Library Tax Tops June Ballot for Orinda Residents
By SALLY HOGARTY
Editor
According to Ballotpedia, the online encyclopedia of American politics and elections, voters in...
Adored Physical Education Teacher Passes Away Much Too Soon
Adored Physical Education Teacher Passes Away Much Too Soon
Orinda resident Karen Semenza Fazio was born Oct. 22, 1970 in New Jersey and earned...
Jane Andersen: Remembered For Positive Attitude And Gregarious Nature
Jan. 15, 1932 - March 21, 2019
Long-time Orindan Jane Andersen passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 21 in Portland, Oregon. ...
CERT Sponsors
CERT Sponsors Meeting with Police
By SALLY HOGARTY
Editor
On May 14, CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, held a special meeting at the Orinda Community Center with...
Simar Khanna Named Editor
On Feb. 1, Simar Khanna took the reigns as editor of The Orinda News. She continues a proud tradition begun in 1985...
Orinda Resident Named Contra Costa Community College Teacher of the Year
Dr. Cheri Etheredge, an Orinda resident for nearly 30 years, was named Teacher of the Year for the Contra Costa Community College...
Chiropractor Comes to Aid of Refugees at Camps in Jordan, Colombia
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An 85-year-old Bedouin woman shows her appreciation to chiropractor Jacalyn Buettner after receiving a much-needed spine adjustment.
When Jacalyn Buettner says...
Park District Rattlesnake Advisory
(Kevin Dixon, Photographer)Beware of rattlesnakes along park trails in the East Bay Regional Park District.
With this year’s early spring, park officials reported...
Luca Katalin Gerö Brought Joy to Many During Her Brief Life
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Orinda teen Luca Katalin Gerő was a bright light to those who knew and loved her.
Luca Katalin Gerö was born December...
Beekeeper Steve Gentry Passes Away
A familiar and friendly face at the Orinda Farmers’ Market and the Wagner Valley Nature Area, Orinda resident and beekeeper Steve Gentry...
Keeping Seniors “Well Connected”
If you are an older adult who perhaps can’t get out as much as you once did; who might be feeling a...
Slow Down Signs on Hillcrest Drive
Glorietta Elementary student and Hillcrest Drive resident Ruby Swedeen and her mother, Heather Swedeen (on the right), along with other concerned Hillcrest Drive residents,...
Orinda Fire Station
Orinda Fire Station 45 Open House
JILL GELSTER
Doug Anderson (far left) poses with his puppy Haydon from Canine Companions for Independence during MOFD’s open house...
Brookwood Residents Finally Get City of Orinda Parking Permits
By DAVID DIERKS
Assistant Editor
Orinda started a pilot Residential Parking Permit Program on Brookwood Road in September. Residents of Brookwood Road requested the parking permit...
Orinda Receives Its Own Stamp
Orinda Receives Its Own StampBy BILL O’BRIANStaff WriterOn July 4 while Orindans paraded in honor of America’s birthday, the United States Postal Service released...
Orinda Breast Cancer Specialist Honored by American Cancer Society
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Dr. Tiffany Svahn.
The American Cancer Society honored Tiffany Svahn, MD, the lead breast cancer specialist at Diablo Valley Oncology and Hematology Medical Group,...
Chamber Changes
Outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Roy Hodgkinson welcomes new President TJ D'Amato at a recent board meeting.
Local Editor Takes on New Role
(Charlie Jarrett, Photographer)
After 25 years with The Orinda News, Sally Hogarty has transitioned to a new role as executive editor.
This month marks...
