Published on March 17th, 2021
Lamorinda CERT steps up to help stop pandemic
Not limited to helping in disasters within Lamorinda, volunteers from Lamorinda CERT, the Citizens' Emergency Response Team, have been stepping up to help run a vaccination clinic in Hercules. The drive-through clinic, located at the Valley Bible Church in Hercules, ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 17th, 2021
Lamorinda Idol contestants undeterred by pandemic
The Lamorinda Arts Council hosted a live, online event March 14 to announce the winners of the latest Lamorinda Idol contest. Finalists in categories including kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade, sixth through eighth grade and high school ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 17th, 2021
Orinda launches all-email Poul Anderson writing contest
The Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest is now open to all students who reside and/or attend high school in Orinda. The contest is run by the Friends of the Orinda Library and is named in honor of the late Poul Anderson, a popular science-fiction writer and Orinda ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 17th, 2021
Miramonte students return to city council to urge ban on Styrofoam
After clarifying that the Contra Costa ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 17th, 2021
Orinda downtown development swings toward greater housing density, taller buildings
Downtown development continues to be a focus ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 3rd, 2021
High schools moving toward hybrid opening in mid-March
If the downward trend in the number of new ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on March 3rd, 2021
Orinda Police Blotter
Orinda Police Department Incident Summary ...
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Published on March 3rd, 2021
Friends of Moraga Adobe start spring fundraising as they close in on goal
The final deadline for the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe to submit the last payment to J&J Ranch LLC to acquire the county's oldest building is coming up in September, and the friends are embarking on a vigorous fundraising campaign. In addition to seeking ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 3rd, 2021
Daisies lead council in Pledge of Allegiance
Del Rey Daisies Troop 308111 charmed the Orinda City Council by leading them in the Pledge of Allegiance Feb. 16, along with troop leader Karlene Stern. The Daisies are Girl Scouts in grades K-1. Daisy Alexia Domenech shared with the council that they are working on a ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 3rd, 2021
Council presents proclamation on Black History Month to Stuart House
During items for the good of the city at the Feb. 16 Orinda City Council meeting, members presented a proclamation recognizing Black History Month to Stuart House, the Orinda Union School District director of facilities, owing to his historic work with the civil rights ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 3rd, 2021
City staff update council on upcoming housing element
The dreaded housing element, a requirement ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 17th, 2021
Orinda lawmaker pushes for stronger communication between utilities and fire agencies
Prompted by ordinances enacted in her ...By Nick Marnell
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Published on February 17th, 2021
A COVID-19 vaccination Q&A
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout has been a bit bumpy so far, causing confusion and frustration for some in the community. To help, Lamorinda Weekly connected with Contra Costa Health Services as well as two local doctors, May Lin, D.O., family medicine physician and ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on February 17th, 2021
Lamorinda Arts Council features Leon Kennedy in celebration of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, the Lamorinda Arts Council is presenting a virtual exhibit of Leon Kennedy's paintings. The exhibit is entitled "Twelve Apostles," so named because the artist loves the church he attends - out of doors during COVID-19 - and loves ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 17th, 2021
Artify Orinda
Mayor Amy Worth has been honoring the Artify Orinda Initiate of the Lamorinda Arts Council by using one of the recent installations as her background during city council Zoom meetings.
 By Sora O'Doherty
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