Published on February 17th, 2021
Orinda wins grant to install solar panels, battery storage at community center
The city of Orinda has won a very large ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 17th, 2021
Orinda appoints new oversight commission to monitor sales tax spending
When Orinda voters agreed on a new, ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 17th, 2021
Orinda selects David Biggs as new city manager
After an extensive search, Orinda selected Hercules city manager David Biggs to succeed outgoing city manager Steve Salomon. Biggs, who will start with Orinda in April, has a long career in the management of cities in California. He served as city manager in Carson, ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 17th, 2021
Education foundation donations critical for high school student wellness during pandemic
Wellness Centers on high school campuses are a powerful investment in the health and academic potential of students, and are especially critical during this unpredictable, stressful time. Distance learning and the accompanying isolation has exacerbated mental health ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on February 3rd, 2021
Orinda Police Blotter
Orinda Police Department Incident
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Published on February 3rd, 2021
County moves Rich away from ADAPT Lamorinda
Jaime Rich, Environmental Prevention Program Manager at the Center for Human Development, announced at the January Mayor's Liaison Meeting in Orinda that her work with ADAPT (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team) Lamorinda has ended. The work has been funded, but the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 3rd, 2021
CountryHouse memory care facility at Wilder moves one step closer to reality
Despite massive opposition to the proposed CountryHouse memory care facility by 95% of all residents of Wilder, the Orinda city council on Jan. 19 denied an appeal of the planning commission's approval. The denial followed a full hearing on the appeal, which was ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 3rd, 2021
Districts move quickly to enable schools to reopen ASAP
Even as it protested against new requirements imposed by the governor on schools to reopen, the Orinda Union School District moved swiftly to comply. Moraga and Lafayette school districts did the same, holding several special meetings, with superintendents completing ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on February 3rd, 2021
Young activists push to pull plug on gas leaf blowers
Three young Lafayette residents are fed up with noisy, polluting gas-powered leaf blowers. And they are doing something about it.
For 12-year-old Finn and his 10-year-old twin sisters, ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on January 20, 2021
LAC keeps Orinda galleries going virtually
The Lamorinda Arts Council, which manages both the gallery at the Orinda Library and the gallery at the Wilder Art & Garden Center, continues to offer online gallery exhibitions in the month of January: "African Wildlife in Photographs" at the Library Gallery and a ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 20, 2021
Orinda changes approach to road maintenance
The city of Orinda, which was incorporated ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 20, 2021
No plays in the park? Enjoy 'Pinocchio' online
Recognizing that fans are missing live performances at Orinda Community Park, the Orinda Starlight Village Players (OrSVP) has released a video of its 2015 production of "Pinocchio." The free video is available through the end of January.
 By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 20, 2021
Orinda honors volunteers and PG&E friend
The Orinda city council took the opportunity on Jan. 12 to honor some people who have contributed to the quality of life in the city.
"Mark Roberts has served this community for so many ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 20, 2021
Community partnership brings vaccines to local seniors
Hundreds of seniors were able to get their first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at a drive-through event that was the result of a true community partnership.
In an effort coordinated by ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on January 20, 2021
Thousands of dead trees pose extreme fire risk in Lamorinda
You do not have to drive very far in Lamorinda before you see dead or dying trees. "I removed thousands of dead trees in Lamorinda last year," said Brian Gates of Expert Tree Service in Orinda. "By summer, there will be thousands more."
 By Nick Marnell
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA