Mixology Fundraiser Returns Oct. 13
Tickets are now on sale for the popular Mixology fundraiser. Held by the Lamorinda Arts Council, the Art of Mixology craft cocktail competition takes...
Friends of Orinda Creeks Clean San Pablo Creek for Coastal Cleanup Day
By FRIENDS OF ORINDA CREEKS
The rusty golf nine-iron cast in to the creek in darkest despair brought squeals of delight from youngsters on hand...
Best Classic Car Show Ever
By DAVID DIERKS
Assistant Editor
The Orinda Classic Car Show held its 14th successful weekend Sept. 7 and 8. The event started with Dancing with the...
A Successful Run on the Wilder Side
The Orinda Park and Rec Foundation's first annual Run on the Wilder Side was met with great enthusiasm by children and adults who ran...
The Reel Less Traveled
Reeling in October: In Theater or at HomeOn the Lamorinda film front, there are two October films to highlight. I also thought, though, that...
Seasoned Shopper Oct.
Apples a Day...October is National Apple Month to promote the sales of apples and honor the people involved in getting them from the farm...
Mats Talk Oct.
Technology in the Classroom: Beneficial or a Nuisance?I remember talking to my friends in the hallways during freshman year, and it would feel like...
Fitness Tip of the Month
Learn to Love Your Workout or Find One You Love.
The key to getting in shape is progression. As you get stronger, the workout progresses...
The 2018 Guide to Orinda Restaurants – Bon Appétit!
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
“Pietro’s Pizza,” with prosciutto, truffle oil and fresh basil, is a favorite of patrons at Piccolo Napoli.
SALLY HOGARTY
Customers line up for Europa’s famous...
Business Buzz Oct.
A Fond Farewell to Alan Wong, Hello to Naomi Yuen at The Medicine Shoppe Alan Wong recently handed the keys of The Medicine Shoppe...
BASU Donates Alarms for Seniors
BASU Donates Alarms for SeniorsSALLY HOGARTYKate Wiley (far left) and Cathy Goshorn (center left) of The Orinda Association’s Seniors Around Town (SAT) received a...
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...
Orinda Receives Its Own Stamp
Orinda Receives Its Own StampBy BILL O’BRIANStaff WriterOn July 4 while Orindans paraded in honor of America’s birthday, the United States Postal Service released...
Locals Help Fire Victims Recover
Locals Help Fire Victims Recover
By BOBBIE DODSON
Staff Writer
The Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Adult Mission Team, 23 volunteers strong, recently returned to Lake County to aid 2015...
Issue of Private Road Maintenance Hits Roadblock
By SALLY HOGARTY
Editor
At the July 10 City Council meeting, the council received a staff report on the formation of a Private Roads Task Force...
Adored Physical Education Teacher Passes Away Much Too Soon
Adored Physical Education Teacher Passes Away Much Too Soon
Orinda resident Karen Semenza Fazio was born Oct. 22, 1970 in New Jersey and earned...
Orinda Police Department Will Soon Have Public Safety Drone
Orinda Police Department Will Soon Have Public Safety Drone
By SALLY HOGARTY
Editor
While helicopters have long been used as an important tool by police and fire...
Police Blotter August
Calls for Service
911 Hangup: 20 incidents.
Abandoned Vehicle: 2 incidents.
Accident Injury: 2 incidents.
Accident Property: 16 incidents.
Alarm, False: 172 incidents.
Animal Cruelty: 1 incident.
Barking Dog: 4 incidents.
Battery:...
Seasoned Shopper August
We Grow What We SellEvery week there are dozens of farmers’ markets set up in numerous cities, but where and when did the first...
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Czech and Slovak Festival
United Moravian Societies folk dancers from Chicago, Illinois, performed at the Czech and Slovak Festival at the Orinda Community Park on Oct. 12....
