Alex Meckes and Owen Pines Honored as Eagle Scouts
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On July 18, Troop 303 of Orinda held an Eagle Court of Honor at Orinda Community Church to honor Frederick Alexander Meckes,...
Seasoned Shopper – September 2021
Fall Abundance at the Market
Sweet or savory? Breakfast or lunch? DJ from La Crepe a Moi is ready to create your favorite...
Police Blotter – September 2021
Calls for Service911 Hangup: 24 incidentsAbandoned Vehicle: 3 incidentsAlarm, False: 85 incidentsAccident Injury: 2 incidentsAccident Property: 6 incidentsBarking Dog: 1 incidentBattery: 2 incidentsBurglary, Auto:...
Virtual Evacuation Prepares Local Residents for Fire Season
In preparation for the ongoing fire season, the cities of Lamorinda teamed up with Contra Costa County to hold a practice evacuation...
Message from the OA Board – September 2021
Classic Car Show Rolls into Orinda Once Again!
While last year’s Car Tour was certainly fun with its livestream of the tour, it...
Car Time – September 2021
Formula 1 has Influenced You Whether You Know It or Not
Do you follow Formula 1 racing? Maybe you don’t, but that hasn’t...
4th of July Smaller Than Year’s Past, Large on Celebration
(Cindy Powell, Photographer)
Thanks to the Hansen family and Van Laars for helping select this year’s parade award recipients.
Fresh out of 16 months...
OUSD Announces Aida Glimme as New Superintendent of Schools
(Courtesy of OUSD)Aida Glimme was selected as the new OUSD superintendent. She is excited to continue serving Orinda’s students and begins working for the...
Digital QR Code Tool to Access COVID-19 Vaccine Records
In late June, California launched a digital tool for residents to access their COVID-19 vaccination records from the state’s immunization registry, adding...
Lamorinda Idol Singers Go Live with In-Person Performances
Many young singers are jumping for joy because they will appear live as Lamorinda Idol finalists on Aug. 14 at the Orinda...
Local Notary Public Karen Erny is Busier than a Bee
In the trunk of Karen Erny’s car, there is a table. Underneath is a boxy printer, a battery and reams upon reams...
Financial News – August 2021
Reading Tea Leaves and Billboards
There is abundant evidence that investors should approach market timing with restraint. Rather than nodding off through...
The Reel Less Traveled – August 2021
Of Monsters and Sophocles: Of Monsters Past and Present
As much as I try avoiding the conventional, I admit this “return to normal”...
Manager Retires after 20-Plus Years of Service at UPS Store in...
She gave more than 20 years of dedicated, cheerful service to The UPS Store in Orinda, and now Linda Heasell plans to...
Police Blotter – August 2021
June 1 through July 14
Calls for ServiceBurglary, Auto: 3 incidents: Camino Pablo (2), Orinda WayBurglary, Commercial: 3 incidents: Irwin Way, Moraga Way, Theatre SquareBurglary,...
New Educators Lead as Principals at Del Rey and Miramonte
(Courtesy of Ben Campopiano)Ben Campopiano is the new principal at Miramonte High School. He follows Julie Parks, who served as Miramonte’s principal for the...
Hoarding Disorder: How to Help Loved Ones Let Go of Unneeded...
Hoarding is having a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of actual value. It can pose major health and safety...
Spend Hot August Weekends with Starlight Players
(Bill Chessman, Photographer)
Suzan Lorraine directs the third production in August.
August marks the return of the Orinda Starlight Village Players (OrSVP) to their...
