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...
Notice Of Opportunity To Serve On A City Of Orinda Commission...
Effective February, 2019, there will be vacancies on several city commissions and committees:Planning Commission (3)Parks & Recreation Commission (2)Citizens’ Infrastructure Oversight Commission...
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...
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...
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...
Local Author Chronicles Experiences in Medical Services in Iraq in New...
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John Donnelly’s new book, Center of Mercy, recounts his experiences in Iraq.
Orinda Rotary Club President John Donnelly, Ph.D., has led many...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Green, Local and Thrifty Holiday Shopping…with Facebook?
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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 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,...
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,...
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...
Local National Charity Leagues Join Forces
Sunday, Oct. 14, was a historic day for the two local chapters of National Charity League. On that day, the very first...
Two Orinda Physicians Make a Difference for Indigenous Mayan Indians
Dr. Donna Di Cenzo, an obstetrician/gynecologist, has been doing international humanitarian work for over 10 years. Six years ago, she discovered Hospital de...
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...
Myron Konjoyan 1931-2018
Myron Seamone Konjoyan passed on Sept. 13, 2018 after a short illness. Myron was born May 7, 1931 in Oakland and was...
ConnectOrinda Launches City-wide Event Saturday, October 13
The launch of the ConnectOrinda project - formerly known as the Downtown Orinda Streetscape Master Plan - will take place in an outdoor community...
