Huge Thank You to The Orinda Association Supporters and Friends
James and Kristine AbramsLaura AbramsAmerican Flag SponsorsAndy & Carole AmstutzLaura AndersenBecky AndersonDavid & Sandra AndersonJohn David AndersonNan AndrewsAnonymousMichael ArkelianChristine ArmerMary Arnerich-KingArtdeshineTC & Marianne AudeDonnelley...
Charleen Earley Takes Over as Editor
Long-time freelance writer, publisher and teacher Charleen Earley became The Orinda News’ editor-in-chief as of Oct. 1. An adjunct journalism professor...
OA Board Member Chris Laszcz-Davis Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
(Courtesy of Chris Laszcz-Davis)
Long-time Orinda resident Chris Laszcz-Davis recently received a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to occupational and environmental hygiene over a...
Get Involved and Think Local
This year was my first experience with the Classic Car Show on Sept. 8, and Dancing with the Cars on Sept. 7. Both...
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...
Four Who Define, Serve Orinda Will Be Honored With Awards March...
An architect who helped shape Orinda’s roads and downtown, a botanist who keeps locals creeks clean, the man behind the voice at...
Two Orinda Residents Become Orinda Association Board Members
(Courtesy of Grace Paik)Grace Paik grew her creative solutions to keeping her children busy while dining in restaurants into a thriving small business.
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Warm Coat Drive Exceeds Expectations
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Sleepy Hollow students (L-R) Back Row: Haley Hoskins, Eve Copeland, Annarose Smith; Front row: Sofia Blore, Emma Stokes help sort donations for the...
Accomplished Teen Charis Woo Interns for The Orinda News
Well-rounded doesn’t begin to describe Charis Woo, who began interning with The Orinda News in June. In addition to enjoying writing, history...
Orinda Association Celebrates Its 75th Birthday During 2021
(Courtesy Steve Harwood)
Steve Harwood, singing at one of the 4th of July OA-sponsored event said, “The singing Elvis gig brings a smile to my...
Clean, Used and New Coat Donations Accepted Through December 15
Is your closet overflowing with winter coats the kids have outgrown? Are you hanging on to a nice coat even though you haven’t...
Meet The Orinda News’ New Executive Editor Kathy Cordova
Why did you choose journalism as a career? I’m naturally curious and love asking questions. Journalism gives me an excuse to be nosey! As...
Orinda Celebrates its 39th Annual 4th of July Parade
Returning this year to Orinda’s 39th annual 4th of July parade are the Orinda Volunteer Marching Band, stilt walkers and more at what is...
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...
The Orinda Association Thanks Its Community Volunteers
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Car Show 2022* denotes event committee Kellen BakerMike BakerCarlos BaltodanoBill Brobeck*Tina ChenSarah ColeEthan ColeEthan ConleyMichael ConleyBill Criswell*David DierksBarbara EdwardsXavier Estrada*Jill Gelster*Christine GkatzimasEllie GkatzimasSteve Harwood*Hans...
13 Musical Groups Lined up to Entertain Througout the Day
Whether it’s hot jazz, an old-fashioned fiddle band or patriotic anthems that move you, the Fourth of July parade has it all...
Pioneering Icons to Lead This Year’s Best Hometown Parade
Both of this year’s Grand Marshals made lasting contributions to Orinda and its residents. Ann Christofferson was instrumental in establishing the Community Center, while...
President’s Message August
Orinda in August; wish you were here!
The Orinda Association’s July 4th parade this year had about 10,000 attendees in my estimation. Our success is...
