Lamorinda Arts Council brings in two new members
Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) began its new year by electing Eloise Sotelo as secretary and inviting Jennifer Lothrigel to join as a...
Orinda Art Scene – April 2026
Art Ambassadors showcases bursts of youthful color
Lamorinda Arts Council’s April exhibition features artwork from Orinda elementary and middle school students from grades...
The Scenic Route – April 2026
The Presidio: A world-class escape that’s just a bridge away
The Presidio is not only one of my favorite places in the Bay...
Here’s a huge thank-you to Orinda Association supporters and friends
(Courtesy of the Orinda Association)Perhaps the most appreciated of all The Orinda Association’s services is Seniors Around Town (SAT), which
provides rides for older residents...
The Orinda Community Foundation marks 15 years of support
Celebrating its fifteenth year, the Orinda Community Foundation (OCF) continues to support the City’s civic and arts programs. “The Foundation was...
Bloom Where You’re Planted – April 2026
April In The Garden
Hello April. The days are warmer, the soil is workable from the winter rains and plants are ready...
Homegrown taste: The local story behind Nation’s Giant Hamburgers
There’s always a local angle. That’s been a maxim in journalism since the first papyrus described the new pharaoh’s coronation, but it...
A Message from the OA President
The Orinda Association celebrates 80 years of service
It is an honor to serve as the newly elected president of The Orinda Association (OA)....
Cooking up some fun at the Casa O
Del Rey Elementary Girl Scouts enjoyed a special time at the Casa Orinda on Feb. 24, rolling up their sleeves to make...
Miramonte students stage peaceful walkout protesting ICE
More than 400 Miramonte High School students joined in the nationwide parade of protests about the practices and policies of the Immigration...
BART threatens to close Orinda station should ballot measure fail
In a dramatic move to focus attention on a potential 2026 ballot initiative to raise money for Bay Area Rapid Transit, BART...
AUHSD expands course catalog with new electives and college courses
Advanced Broadcast Journalism and Digital Music Production 2? Beginning Guitar and Improv Theater? All of these are new courses available...
Orinda Garden Club speaker will discuss ways to control wildfires
The Orinda Garden Club will spotlight wildfire resilience and sustainable landscaping at its annual March community meeting at the Orinda Library Auditorium,...
Linda Smith navigates wildfire challenges, sets vision for Orinda’s future
When Linda Smith arrived in Orinda as City Manager in October 2024, she knew the learning curve would be steep. What she...
Orinda Theatre showcases classic films with restorations, roadshows
A restored Technicolor love triangle celebrating its 85th anniversary, a flying car, Humphrey Bogart delivering Truman Capote dialogue, and a well-heeled murderous...
Seasoned Shopper – March 2026
Don’t ignore the humble cabbage
March is the month to celebrate the beginning of a new agricultural season. Fields of cherry, apricot and...
Miramonte athletes are gearing up for a spring full of sports
It may not officially be spring until March 20, but don’t tell that to the hundreds of Miramonte athletes who’ve been practicing...
Orinda Art Scene – March 2026
Local students will shine at LAC’s March installation
Teenage artwork fills the gallery Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) is hosting a high school Visual Arts Competition...
UCSF researcher will explore what we learned from COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed how we live, work and interact with one another. From lockdowns and mask mandates to vaccine rollouts...
