Published on February 15th, 2023
Orinda gets winter storm damage update after county qualifies for FEMA assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual Assistance for residents of Contra Costa County for damages to private property that were incurred during the recent storms. In terms of damage to public property, the city of Orinda approved a ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 15th, 2023
Orinda Community Foundation awards annual grants
The Orinda Community Foundation recently ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 15th, 2023
Another Artify project beautifies Orinda
Artist George Ehrenhaft stands by his watercolor painting entitled "Diablo Autumn" which was recently installed near Peet's Coffee in downtown Orinda as part of the "Artify Orinda" project.ÿTo date, there are 30 paintings installed and organizer Maggie Boscoe plans to ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 15th, 2023
Council postpones adopting State Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance
Although city staff recommended adopting a ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 15th, 2023
In-person meetings to return next month
Following an announcement by California Gov. ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 15th, 2023
Orinda recognizes Black History Month
At its Feb. 7 City Council meeting, Orinda ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Longtime Orinda News editor retires, moves on to follow love of acting
After nearly 30 years of working for the Orinda Association, first as associate editor and for the past 22 years as editor, Sally Hogarty is retiring from The Orinda News to pursue other interests in her life.
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Published on February 1st, 2023
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Two Orinda homes lost in landslide, government help uncertain
After winter storms dropped an unprecedented amount of rain on Lamorinda, two homes on Cedar Lane in Orinda have been red-tagged as unsafe for occupancy. On the night of Jan. 18, the residence at 14 Cedar Lane started to slide down the steep hill behind the house. In ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Planning Commission recommends the Housing and Safety Elements, Downtown Precise Plan
As the long process of adopting a 6th Cycle ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 18th, 2023
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Published on January 18th, 2023
January art exhibits in Orinda galleries
The Lamorinda Arts Council is pleased to present a virtual gallery of original illustrations by featured artist and author Elaine Drew through Feb 3. Meet a bevy of colorful characters in Drew's historical fiction graphic novel, "A Knight's Bad Day."
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Orinda's only concern with new fire code is limitation on traffic calming
City Manager David Biggs presented the staff ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Friends of Orinda Creeks, Planning Director explore hurt feelings, compromise on DPP
Rejecting suggestions from resident Nick ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Lamorinda suffers storm damage, but dodges major devastation
Heavy showers of rain and strong winds created problems in Lamorinda in the first weeks of 2023. Fortunately, the area did not suffer from the extreme damage, including fatalities, experienced elsewhere in California. However, the area did experience landslides both ...By Sora O'Doherty, Vera Kochan, Jennifer Wake
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA