Need-to-Know When Voting by Mail
Every registered California voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot with a prepaid postage return envelope for the Nov. 3 general election. Mail-in...
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...
President’s Message – October 2020
Car Tour and Elections
As we enter the month of October, we grieve the victims of the horrific fires in the Western states....
Car Time – October 2020
Is It Still Worth It to Keep Your Current Vehicle?
At some point, you may be faced with the decision as to whether...
Police Blotter – October 2020
August 1 through August 22
Calls for Service
Abandoned Vehicle: 2 incidents.
Accident Property: 3 incidents.
Burglary, Auto: 4 incidents: Orinda Way (x3), Orindawoods.
Burglary, Commercial: 1 incident: Camino...
Farmers’ Market Closed Sept. 12
Due to unhealthy air quality predicted for Orinda Sept. 11-12, the Orinda Farmers' Market will not be open this Saturday. The market...
U.S. Post Office Protest Rally in Orinda
A synchronized, national rally to “Save the Post Office from Trump” was held Saturday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m., and Orinda was...
Challenger Drops Out of MOFD Race
Orinda business owner Sharon L. Girdlestone has decided not to challenge incumbent Craig Jorgens for the Moraga-Orinda Fire District 5 seat this...
Incumbents and Challengers Running for Local Offices Now Determined
(Photo Courtesy of City of Orinda)Contra Costa County is making voting easier by installing 15 outdoor dropboxes where voters can deposit their ballots any...
