Orinda’s Tarabrook Winery: Creating Artisan Wines Since 2011
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer0Tarabrook Winery grew out of a passion for wine and winemaking shared by four friends, pictured (L-R) Chris Cook, Vivien Cook, Penny...
Car Time – September 2023
The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn
Carlos Ghosn was one of the most successful CEOs in the automotive industry. In 2018 the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi...
The Reel Less Traveled – September 2023
There's No Place Like Home
Legacy, laughter, a little lust, plus much more are on view this month at the Orinda Theatre. Let’s get...
Author Writes About the Cold War: Czechoslovakia’s Fight in the Rink
(Courtesy of Ethan Scheiner)Orinda resident and UC Davis professor, Ethan Scheiner, writes about the role of sports in the Czechoslovakian fight for freedom during...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go with The Orinda News – September 2023
(Sherwin De Leon, Photographer)
(L-R) Joy, Gabrio, Renzo and Nelson Sabalvaro on a family vacation in July in Paris, France.
Game On – September 2023
If Cross Country was Easy, They’d Call it Football
As the meadow fog lifts from above the reservoir and the warmth of the day...
Seasoned Shopper – September 2023
Who Wants a Snack?
Whether it’s after school or play, at work, watching TV or mid-morning, snack choices are plentiful at the Orinda Farmers’...
Pet of the Month – September 2023
(Nikki Sommer, Photographer)
“Indy, short for Indiana Jones, is our golden retriever, full of love and fluff,” said Nikki Sommer. “We are new to...
Service Above Self – September 2023
Maui Needs Your Help
My original column was about how organizations work together in Orinda to do great things. Then Maui happened. Lahaina happened. ...
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Donates Van to WPE
(Leander Hauri, Photographer)
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary members stand outside the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center in front of the new van they donated to White...
Full Circle for Orinda Native Marilyn Elsts at the Orinda Theatre
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Marilyn Elsts, a Miramonte High School graduate, class of ’63, was 16 years old when she held her first job at the...
Teen Corner – September 2023
Things Parents of High Schoolers Might Want to Know
Starting my senior year, I wonder if the frustrating conflicts and sometimes comical miscommunication with...
Everyday Orinda – September 2023
Another Thing We Did Before the Pandemic
Casual Carpool has nothing to do with yoga pants. But since casual clothing is infinitely more comfortable, it...
Orinda News Brief: Around Town – September 2023
Pickleball Drop-in Update As the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department continues the pursuit to find solutions for additional pickleball opportunities, it has implemented additional...
Obituary: Jan Ruzicka 1943 – 2023
(Courtesy of Bohuslava (Slavka) Ruzicka)Jan Ruzicka
It is with a heavy and sad heart that I write the following: My husband of 51 years...
Police Blotter – September 2023
July 16 through Aug. 15
Calls for ServiceBattery: 1Burglary, Auto: 2: undisclosed, Orinda WayBurglary, Commercial: 1: undisclosedBurglary, Residential: 2: Muth Dr., Hillcrest Dr.Civil Disturbance: 1CVC...
Preparing for the Car Show
(Lisa Burlini, Photographer)Mark Leach, Orinda’s Parks and Rec employee for the past four years, trims tree branches along Orinda Way for banner installation in...
Message from the OA Board – September 2023
It's that Time!
It’s that time … the 19th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show is Saturday, Sept. 9. We’ve registered approximately 175 classic and...
APLICATIONS
Seasoned Shopper – August 2020
Something New is Blooming
Welcome to the new flower vendor Aimee Thornhill from Brentwood Blooms. Planning, planting, nurturing, picking and arranging are all...
