Orinda Before: The rocky road to incorporation stalled local control
The idea of incorporation first saw the light of day when Orinda’s population stood at just 767 – but that was nearly 90...
Orinda After: The city’s 40th birthday is a great opportunity to celebrate its success
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)
The Orinda Theatre sign has been and remains one of the iconic landmarks in Contra Costa County – and its presence reminds...
The failure of Measure T will have a long-term impact on Miramonte’s students
Measure T, the $130 annual inflation-adjusted parcel tax proposed by the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD), failed to get the two-thirds voter...
Baja Cali crams a lot of Mexican flavor into a cozy little restaurant
Seven days a week. Ten hours a day. Eleven different sauces. That’s just part of what it takes to run Baja Cali, a...
Three summer productions are set for Orinda’s Starlight Village Players
You may have noticed the intimate amphitheater in Orinda Community Park when walking to the toddler playground or enjoying a concert. It practically...
“Pagliacci” will bring operatic drama to Orinda
Festival Opera’s production of Leoncavallo’s classic “Pagliacii (The Clowns)” comes to the Orinda Community Park June 26. The story of a traveling troupe...
First Friday Forum focuses on the dawn of artificial intelligence
Is artificial intelligence hype or will it have a profound impact on our culture? Will my PC become an AI assistant that helps...
Camp classic from Dr. Seuss at the Orinda Theatre on June 24
“Is it atomic?” inquires Hans Conried, in his role as Dr. Terwilliker, on the opening day of his piano institute. “Yes, very atomic!”...
Memories are needed to complete a book on history of Orinda Theatre
As a syndicated radio movie critic and film programmer of the Orinda Theatre’s monthly classic movies, I’ve been tasked with writing a history...
LET US KNOW: Tell your neighbors about your favorite hikes and trails
When it comes to accessible hiking trails, Orinda is hard to beat. From the East Bay Regional Park District – the largest urban...
Miramonte names a pair of 2024-25 Athletes of the Year
Top girl: Julia Quinn Ferguson does it all In a time when focusing on one sport is the norm, Julia Quinn Ferguson took the...
Miramonte spring athletes are everywhere in NCS postseason
The long high school sports season is coming to a close, and though some North Coast Section and NorCal playoffs were still going...
Teen Corner – June 2025
Miramonte’s students learn to deal with the pressure of final exams
“I need to lock in.” With finals fast approaching, that’s one of the...
Seasoned Shopper – June 2025
Bundles of Flavor
The aroma of fresh-cut bunches of basil drifts through the market, waiting to take part in a Caprese salad made with...
Orinda Art Scene – June 2025
How do artists look at culture? Orinda gallery has the answer
In many exhibits, a curator writes a description of the art with a...
Citizen Scientists use Orinda’s Nature Area as springboard to learning
In April 2021, 12 students from three local high schools began a new program to give youth hands-on experiences as environmental scientists. The...
Wildfire Safety Fair
The Girl Scout motto is “Be Prepared,” and Evey Gregory (left) and Suri Weerakoon helped Orindans understand what needs to be done to...
Reasons I Love Orinda – June 2025
Scoop the joy
There are the obvious reasons to love our hometown, with its abundant natural beauty and small town vibe, but what really...
Three Orinda teens earn $500 writing awards named for local sci-fi legend Poul Anderson
Three young Orindans were awarded $500 each for their entries in the Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest, named in honor of the late...
ONE is close to its $5.5 million fundraising goal for Orinda schools
The Orinda Network for Education is close to its fund-raising goal of $5.5 million, but time is running out on this year’s effort. ...
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