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.
ELANA O’LOSKEY After a year of working together, Nancy Yuen (right) recently took over from Alan Wong (center) as the pharmacist and owner...
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...
Fitness Tip of the Month August
Fitness Tip of the Month
Increasing lean body mass (muscle) and decreasing fat mass will change your body.
Muscle is denser than fat so you can...
Car Time
Motorists Beware!
The world of auto repair is all about trust. When having your vehicle serviced, you want to be able to trust the people...
APLICATIONS
Orinda School Bond Measures E and I on November Ballot
By SALLY HOGARTY
Editor
Orinda residents will vote on two Orinda Union School District (OUSD) bond measures, totaling $105 million, this November. Measure E, also known...
