Orinda Rotary Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser
(Contributed Photo)
The Rotary Club of Orinda hosts its 20th annual Crab and Pasta Feed on Mar. 6, partnering with Casa Orinda to serve...
A Message from the OA Board – February 2023
Celebrating the Past; Looking to the Future
The beginning of a new year is always a great time to look back and see what...
Orinda Woman’s Club Raises $40,000 to Help Others
(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)Former Mayor of Orinda Victoria Smith, was among the models at the fashion show, which featured clothing from Chico’s of Danville, J....
Meet The Orinda News’ New Executive Editor Kathy Cordova
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Kathy Cordova took the reins as executive editor of The Orinda News Jan. 1. She and her husband Jeff moved to Orinda a little...
New Local Office Electees Prepare for Upcoming Terms
(Kathy Cordova, Photographer)The City of Orinda honored outgoing councilmembers and welcomed newly elected councilmembers at a reception on Dec. 13 in the Orinda Community...
Possible Two New Firefighter Hires for MOFD but More Data Needed
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Captain-Paramedic II Michael Lacy (left) has worked with the Moraga-Orinda Fire District for 16 years, has been in the fire service for...
Facing Low State Funding, OUSD Considers New Parcel Tax
Facing record national economic inflation and the second lowest per-student funding in the state, the Orinda Union School District (OUSD) is recommending a...
A Fitting Tribute to Orinda City Councilmember Amy Worth
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Orinda Mayor Inga Miller (far left), former Mayor Dennis Fay and City Councilmember Darlene Gee presented the City Council’s proclamation to Councilmember...
Breaking Soccer Gender Barriers in World Cup and Orinda Soccer Clubs
(Kevin Desai, Photographer)(L-R) Joselyn Smith, Victorine Perri, Elise Desai and Madison Bernstein are referees of the East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club.
As soccer sports...
Pet of the Month – January 2023
(Meg Sexton, Photographer)
Major is an energetic two-year-old English Springer Spaniel. “The nickname for this breed is ‘Velcro dog’ and Major is no exception,”...
Car Time – January 2023
The EV Problem
Electrical Vehicles (EVs) are inevitable; they emit no greenhouse gases when driven, which is very different from fossil fuel vehicles. Problems...
Orinda Author Gives Advice on How to Live Your Best Life
(Courtesy of Andrea DeWitt)Standing with her first book hot off the press, Andrea DeWitt is thrilled to share the insights she learned through her...
The Reel Less Traveled – January 2023
Islands of Love and War
One of the things I usually do when writing this column is to find a commonality between the films...
Orinda Art Scene – January 2023
January in the Art Galleries Orinda Library, Wilder and more
Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: The Lamorinda Arts Council presents a group exhibition, which...
Seasoned Shopper – January 2023
‘Turnip’ the New Year with Familial Roots
Root vegetables are noteworthy and deserve a second look to complete the list of best winter vegetables...
Singer Sam Gravitte Kicks-Off the New Year Performing at Live At...
(Justin Patterson, Photographer)Sam Gravitte, who played the character Fiyero in the Broadway production Wicked, performs his 75-minute show Songs That Raised Me at the...
“A View of Russia” Talk Presented by Col. Lamborn at First...
(Courtesy of Larry Lamborn)Col. Larry Lamborn, a former CIA agent, will speak on Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. via Zoom for the First Friday...
Three January Free Events at the Orinda Library for the Community
(Sandro Vannini, Photographer)Renée Dreyfus, the George and Judy Marcus Distinguished Curator in Charge of Ancient Art at Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, gives...
Andy Amstutz Wins Award for Volunteer of the Year
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)
Orinda resident Andy Amstutz was honored as Volunteer of the Year, the Lamorinda Village’s inaugural Don Jenkins/Lamorinda Village Service Award on Dec....
