Orinda urges residents to plan for longer blackouts
Orinda has released a guide to assist residents in planning for potential two- to five-day PG&E shutoffs. Because most of Orinda has been designated by the California Public Utilities Commission as "elevated" (Tier Two) or "extreme" (Tier Three) risk for wildfire, it ...By Sora O'Doherty
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New 'safe route to school' for Glorietta students, other roadwork underway
A new path has been constructed along the side of Glorietta Boulevard from Rheem Boulevard to Overhill Drive. The path is a "safe route to school," and was a top priority for the city of Orinda. DeSilva Gates Construction Company was selected as the contractor for ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Dinner and the theater, at a discount
The Orinda Starlight Village Players will give you two regular theater tickets for the price of one if you present a receipt from an Orinda restaurant. The receipt must be from the same evening as the performance, and only one discount is allowed per party.
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Artist's inviting paintings on display at Wilder gallery
The featured artist at the Art and Garden Center at Wilder for August is Joseph Lombardi, Jr. of Manteca, an artist who has a penchant for painting portals - doorways, gates, windows and pathways that meander somewhere inviting. His portals are portrayed within ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Orinda schools team up with Anti-Defamation League to promote diversity and inclusion
Orinda Union School District has entered into an agreement with the Anti-Defamation League to promote acceptance of diversity and inclusion. This cooperative effort will include training for teachers and staff and programs for children attending local elementary and ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Dine and dance to help purchase the Joaquin Moraga Adobe
The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe, a local nonprofit, is holding its sixth annual Fandango Aug. 24 at the new Art and Garden Center at Wilder in Orinda to help meet its 2021 goal of purchasing the historic 1841 Moraga Adobe. Last year the Friends had hoped that ...By Sora O'Doherty
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OUSD re-enrollment is now online only, TK enrollment extended
Re-enrollment for all returning Orinda Union ...By Sora O'Doherty
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OUSD hires new director of student services
Carrie Nerheim, who holds a doctorate in education, will replace outgoing Orinda Union School District Director of Student Services Jennifer Woodman, who recently retired after five years of service. Nerheim is a third generation teacher, following in the footsteps of ...By Sora O'Doherty
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PG&E responds to concerns about dead and dying trees, outlines plan for outages
Having been contacted by Orinda City Council Member Amy Worth, Pacific Gas and Electric Company has found the money to respond to concerns regarding dead and dying trees near local power lines. In the past PG&E would trim such trees, but removal of the trees was the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Orinda icon loses lease for barn and pasture on PG&E land
Bobbie Landers, former mayor of Orinda who was instrumental in the incorporation of the city and founded the Fourth of July Parade, must find a new home for her 27-year-old horse, Nevada. For 33 years Landers leased land from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Rheem easement is now a park
An easement that was used for decades to provide access from homes in the Rheem Boulevard area to Glorietta Elementary School has been reopened as an Orinda city park after the city settled its dispute with the owners of the adjacent property for $45,500. Although the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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From Broadway to Opera, Orinda Rotary presents Opera in the Park
Solo Opera teams up again this year with the Orinda Rotary Club to present the club's 11th annual Opera in the Park on Sunday, July 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Orinda Community Park. Sponsored by the Orinda Rotary, the free performance, which usually attracts at least ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA