Local Boy Scout Troop Provides Fuel for Life
Orinda Boy Scout Troop 237, from the Orinda chapter of Grateful Gatherings, made a very special difference in the lives of one family recently. In one day, hard-working Scouts and families...
Orinda Breast Cancer Specialist Honored by American Cancer Society
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Dr. Tiffany Svahn.
The American Cancer Society honored Tiffany Svahn, MD, the lead breast cancer specialist at Diablo Valley Oncology and Hematology Medical Group,...
Slow Down Signs on Hillcrest Drive
Glorietta Elementary student and Hillcrest Drive resident Ruby Swedeen and her mother, Heather Swedeen (on the right), along with other concerned Hillcrest Drive residents,...
Car Time, December 2018
If you drive a modern vehicle, you may have experienced this annoying phenomenon before: You are driving along minding your own business when a...
Bauer-Kahan Wins In Close State Assembly Race
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Orinda resident Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is District 16’s newly elected state assemblywoman.
This January, Orinda resident Rebecca Bauer-Kahan will be heading to Sacramento to represent...
President’s Message, December 2018
Orinda is Bright and Beautiful
Let’s kick off December with a Shop Orinda Day! Our town is beautiful and full of good things to do!...
Artwork to Welcome Winter in Library Gallery This December
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Candy’s Magnolia, Lynette Ley’s 16” x 12” watercolor on paper, brings the delicate beauty of botanical art to the Gallery this month.
The Lamorinda...
Musical Holiday Feasts in Orinda
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Young performers prepare to tell the Christmas story in last year’s pageant at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Orinda Churches will offer a wide variety...
Police Blotter, December 2018
Calls for Service
911 Hangup: 33 incidents.
Abandoned Vehicle: 4 incidents.
Accident Injury: 4 incidents.
Accident Property: 16 incidents.
Alarm, False: 114 incidents.
Barking Dog: 1 incident.
Battery: 4 incidents.
Burglary, Auto:...
2018 Orinda Election Results
Orinda City Council:Amy Worth (incumbent)Dennis FayNick KoslaMOFD Division 3:Steven DanzigerMOFD Division 4:Michael DonnerState Assembly:Rebecca Bauer-KahanAcalanes School Board:Nancy Kendzierski (incumbent)Bob Hockett (incumbent)Christopher SeversonOUSD Bond Measures:Measure...
Tree of Lights Ceremony on Dec. 1
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Orinda’s elementary school choirs sing festive carols at the 2017 Tree of Lights ceremony.
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the 32nd...
32nd Anniversary of Festival of Trees
Local Realtor Patti Camras once again rocked the Festival of Trees fashion show held on Nov. 15 at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. The...
The Importance of a Durable Power of Attorney for Your Family
Clients who come to our offices often ask this question. They are also unclear as to how a Durable Power of Attorney (or DPOA)...
MOFD Forum Focuses on a Number of Hot Button Issues
In preparation for the Nov. 6 election, five candidates for the Moraga Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Board of Directors for the two...
Remembering Our Veterans
When I was teaching English at Campolindo High School and Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) arrived, I’d ask students to find a veteran...
City Council Candidates State Views at OA Forum on Oct. 3
Five candidates vying for three open seats on the Orinda City Council each answered questions, fielded by the League of Women Voters,...
Police Blotter, November 2018
September 2 through October 13, 2018
Calls for Service
911 Hangup: 16 incidents.
Abandoned Vehicle: 4 incidents.
Accident Injury: 2 incidents.
Accident Property: 8 incidents.
Alarm, False: 134 incidents.
Barking Dog:...
Business Buzz – November 2018
To send items for consideration, email O’Loskey at business.orinda@gmail.com.
Cindy Powell Named Executive Director of the Orinda Chamber of Commerce Last month the...
Seasoned Shopper – November 2018
Fall Harvest Season 22 will come to a close on Saturday, Nov. 17, the last Saturday before Thanksgiving and the perfect time to...






























