Orinda Union School District’s Newest Board Members: Looking Ahead
The Orinda Union School District (OUSD) has three new board members elected last November. Edda Collins Coleman, Eve Phillips and Katie Shogan are...
A Conversation with Co-founder of Coffee Meets Bagel Dating App
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Arum Kang founded the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel with her three sisters. She lives in Orinda with her husband and two...
Orinda Theatre Square Welcomes New Eatery Comelones Tacos
Authentic Mexican food has come to Orinda Theatre Square with the opening of Comelones Tacos. The restaurant, which opened Dec. 2, 2022, serves...
Seasoned Shopper – February 2023
Bring on the Broccoli
Some vegetables, like broccoli, can be found year-round at farmers’ markets. Cooler weather brings out the best bunches with crispy...
America’s Got Talent Finalist, Jimmie Herrod, Comes to Orinda
Jimmie Herrod, veteran singer and America’s Got Talent phenom, dubbed the show’s “best male vocalist” by judge Howie Mandel, performs at the Orinda...
Dr. Margaret Liu to Speak at the First Friday Forum
(Courtesy of Margaret Liu)Dr. Margaret Liu speaks Feb. 3 at the First Friday Forum about COVID-19, RSV, MPox, Influenza and Polio. She will also...
Pets of the Month – February 2023
Jasper (L) and Mitch are 10-years-old and love and fight with each other just like brothers. “We adopted them from Community Concern for...
William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Award nominations Accepted through March 10
This annual award honors a citizen or group that displayed outstanding contributions in education and/or environmental preservation in celebration of William Penn Mott,...
Everyday Orinda – February 2023
“Poop-etrators” For Peace
Dog Poop has become a steaming hot topic. And not just in Orinda. Dog poop was never even on my radar...
Fire Adapted Community News – February 2023
Big Changes for Orinda’s Fire Adapted Community with Plenty of Tools to Use
The transformation of Orinda into a Fire Adapted Community is happening....
Quilting Not Just for the Young at Heart
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)
Ava Marchiel, standing with her quilting teacher Jennifer McCullough of Orinda, with her 42’ x 54’ quilt behind them, is displayed at...
New Series: Insights from Couples Married More Than 50 Years
To talk with Marilyn and Art Goldberg about their almost 57 years of marriage is to embark on tales of serendipity, creativity and...
Orinda Art Scene – February 2023
Lamorinda Arts Council Features Student Artwork
Art Gallery at the Orinda Library The Lamorinda Arts Council presents a group exhibition of art by elementary and...
Orinda Youth Hoopsters Win Girls’ Basketball Championship
Maureen Matthews was thrilled to see her daughter, Annelise Lindberg, and teammates from Orinda Intermediate School (OIS) win the East Bay Middle School...
Inga Miller’s Outlook on Being Mayor: “We are Here to Listen”
Inga Miller, a third-generation Orindan who has served on its city council for more than six years, was sworn in as mayor Dec....
October 1962: History Repeats Itself
(Courtesy of Orinda Historical Society)
“Taken by former Oakland Tribune photojournalist, Les Sipes, this black and white photograph documents one brave motorist taking refuge...
Police Blotter – February 2023
December 15 through January 17
Calls for ServiceBurglary, Auto: 1 incident: Orinda WayBurglary, Commercial: 1 incident: Altarinda Dr.Burglary, Residential: 4 incidents: Camino Sobrante, Altarinda Dr.,...
Orinda News Briefs: Around Town – February 2023
Rescue 1 Foundation Has A Board of Directors Opening The Rescue 1 Foundation’s mission is to receive and administer donations which will enhance public...
Orinda Rotary Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Orinda hosts its 20th annual Crab and Pasta Feed on Mar. 6, partnering with Casa Orinda to serve takeout...
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