Local Author Chronicles Experiences in Medical Services in Iraq in New...
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
John Donnelly’s new book, Center of Mercy, recounts his experiences in Iraq.
Orinda Rotary Club President John Donnelly, Ph.D., has led many...
They Goat This
A dozen or so goats spread out on the hillside behind the Wall family home at Rheem Boulevard and Moraga Via. It...
Orinda Park and Rec Foundation Seeks Board Members
Proponents of parks and recreation, those who enjoy being outdoors or whose children are active in Orinda’s recreational programs are encouraged to...
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...
County Library says Goodbye to Fines
On Jan. 1, the Contra Costa County Library will eliminate overdue fines on all library materials, including books, magazines, DVDs and other...
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...
Five New Public Sculptures to be Installed This Month
Contributed PhotoArtist Ann Christenson and her clay pipe Shimmy
Contributed PhotoIceberg Slim by Hans Miles
Contributed PhotoMartha by Rimas VisGirda
Later this month, five new...
Donations at Work
(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)
L-R: Orinda Woman’s Club’s Kathy Kerr-Schochet, Monument Crisis Center Operations Manager Yolanda Gonzalez, OWC’s Sondra Cassenti, Renaissance Scholars Director Saleem Gilmore and...
Chamber Changes
Outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Roy Hodgkinson welcomes new President TJ D'Amato at a recent board meeting.
Sleepy Hollow Learning Garden Celebrated at ‘Farm-to-Table’ Dinner
Fifty people enjoyed a “farm-to-table” dinner at the home of Susan and Tony DiStefano on Oct. 5 in celebration of Sleepy Hollow...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
Orinda Author’s New Book Recounts Battle to End Biased IQ Testing
Kathy Enzerink, Photographer
The Soledad Children is available at Orinda Books and at online retailers. Co-author Marty Glick, an Orinda resident for 30 years, will...
Riding for a Cause: Cyclist, 72, Raising Funds for Breast Cancer
For the fourth year in a row, Rick Perez, 72, will set off on Laura’s Ride, pedaling from Vancouver, Canada, to Tijuana,...
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...
Seniors Around Town Founder Wiley Receives Local Jefferson Award
The founder of Orinda’s innovative program that connects volunteer drivers with senior citizens who need rides is the latest recipient of a...
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...
