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...
Orinda Garden Club Welcomes “A Tale of Four Medians”
Dickens’ famous opening sentence of A Tale of Two Cities begins, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of...
The Importance of a Durable Power of Attorney for Your Family
Clients who come to our offices often ask this question. They are also unclear as to how a Durable Power of Attorney (or DPOA)...
Remembering Our Veterans
When I was teaching English at Campolindo High School and Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) arrived, I’d ask students to find a veteran...
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. ...
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...
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...
101-year-old Skier Shares His Secrets to Longevity
George Jedenoff is at it again. At 101 he was on the slopes at Alta skiing for five days this winter. He...
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...
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...
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...
Local Veterans Pay Tribute to Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
SALLY HOGARTY
VFW Post 8063 members (L-R) Bill Lew (Lafayette), Ted Parker (Orinda), Bill Charles (Orinda), Ed Isely (Moraga) and Terry Murphy (Orinda).
On...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chamber Changes
Outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Roy Hodgkinson welcomes new President TJ D'Amato at a recent board meeting.
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...
Issue of Private Road Maintenance Hits Roadblock
By SALLY HOGARTY
Editor
At the July 10 City Council meeting, the council received a staff report on the formation of a Private Roads Task Force...
Anonymous Donor Matching OCF Funds
Orinda Community Foundation Cofounder and Board Member Sue Severson is excited by the generosity of an anonymous donor who will match all...
