Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Islands in the Stream Orindans now able to watch City Council meetings live from home
Unless a dog has eaten your computer or smart phone, Orinda, there is now no longer any reason for failing to do your homework and stay informed about the operation of your city government.
 By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
An Infant No More - Orinda Community Foundation Turns Four
"You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake." - Bob Hope
A college student turning 21. A best friend hitting 50 before you do. The "Oy!" of a youngest sibling ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Roads Bond Measure Headed for June 2014 Ballot
"As far as the bond market goes, the demand ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Orinda Police Blotter
Incident Summary Report, Feb. 16 to March ...
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Roads Bond Measure Headed for the Ballot?
Orinda is a small town with a small budget. Roughly $10.6 million is spent annually to operate recreation programs which keep residents healthy, beautify city parks, provide police protection, conduct elections, and maintain city roads and storm drains. Its residents ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
The Dollars and Sense of Orinda's Financial Operations
"We're an excellent sounding board," said Bob Thompson recently when asked about one of Orinda's most important volunteer groups - the City of Orinda's Finance Advisory Committee. "We bring different eyes and brains and perspective to their concerns and reports, and we ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Orinda Police Blotter
Orinda Police Department
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
A Bridge to the Future: Improving Orinda's Aging Infrastructure Piece by Piece
"Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known." - Winnie the Pooh
By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
City to Memorialize Orinda's First Mayor, Richard Heggie
"This evening is one of those rare opportunities when council has choices and options for recognizing a very special person in Orinda's community and in Orinda's history," observed Janet Keeter, city manager, as she began a presentation before the Orinda City Council ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Orinda's Quality of Life Continues to Receive High Marks
Life is great in Orinda. That was the judgment of 400 Orindans who participated in a poll in late January to gauge residents' level of satisfaction with everything from policing to pothole repairs. These and other findings are available in "Orinda Voter Support for ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Oak Tree Down
In the aftermath of last weekend's heavy rain, this majestic oak came crashing down at noon Monday onto the 90-year-old Casa Vernana building at Camino Pablo and Miner Road in Orinda.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Orinda Library to Reveal California's Ties to Taishan
Orinda history buffs and avid travelers will ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
The Heart in Orinda's Art
Winston Churchill once asked, "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone? How else can we put ourselves in harmonious relation with the great verities ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
J Team Injects Dose of Burglar-Be-Gone into Orinda Neighborhoods
Criminals take note: Orinda's welcome mat ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Orinda Mayor Steps Out to Help Shape Tomorrow's Leaders
"Mayor of Orinda Sue Severson here to speak to government classes," tweeted Adam Clark, principal of Miramonte High School. With a mere 108 characters, Clark advised locals that the mayor was on campus Jan. 15, and showed educators nationwide why Orinda's schools are ...By Laurie Snyder
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA