Smoke puts a chokehold on Lamorinda
The worst air quality ever recorded in many parts of the Bay Area descended upon Lamorinda the week of Oct. 9 with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District reporting Very Unhealthy air caused by smoke from the massive wildfires in the North Bay.
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Photographers capture beauty of their city in Adore Orinda contest
The city of Orinda recently announced the winners of the Adore Orinda photo contest launched last year. The contest was open to photographers of all ages and skill levels; entrants were separated into two divisions, youth (17 years and younger) and adult (18 years and ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Young Orindan to be recognized for charity work
Caden Morrow of Orinda is one of two children who will be given "Children Have the Power to Empower" awards by Yours Humanly, a nonprofit group, at its annual Break a Sweat for Education 5K Run and Walk in Walnut Creek on Oct. 8. Caden, who is 8 years old, is being ...By Sora O'Doherty
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October ADAPT events focus on underage drinking, drug use
Two upcoming events in Lamorinda will ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Orinda Town Hall with Baker, Andersen, and Phillips
Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, County Supervisor Candace Andersen and Orinda Mayor Eve Phillips held a town hall to interact with their constituents on Sept. 25 at the Orinda Library auditorium. The event was well attended, with most of the audience on the more mature ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Salomon to continue as Orinda city manager
Steve Salomon has had a successful career in local government over the past 40 years. He previously served 17 years as Visalia's city manager, was Albany's city administrator, and city manager for the cities of Watsonville and Hercules. He also worked for the city of ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Orinda Police Blotter
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New Bell and Block Schedule receives passing grade, so far
By all accounts, most stakeholders in the Acalanes Union High School District are finding the new bell and block schedule is accomplishing its purpose of more efficient use of academic time, reduction of stress and anxiety, and more time for collaboration between ...By John T. Miller
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A few local politicos' best friends
In this dog-eat-dog world of politics, it is imperative to have a pack of loyal followers. Who better than those who are always by your side and only occasionally growl at the media? Saturday is national Dogs in Politics Day, a celebration first unleashed Sept. 23, ...By Cathy Dausman
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Andersen initially opposes interim district attorney appointment
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Diana Becton as interim district attorney to replace DA Mark Peterson, who resigned in June. The supervisors interviewed five candidates at their Sept. 12 public board meeting and appointed Becton by a 3-2 vote.
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Orinda aims to help hurricane victims, teach empathy
Hurricane Harvey left devastation in its ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Wagner Ranch Nature Area committee discusses future use at inaugural meeting
The excitement in the room was palpable ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Meet visiting Czech student Marek Vybiral
At age 17, Marek Vybiral is Orinda's 17th visiting student from Tabor in the Czech Republic, and like his predecessors, he's having a blast. Brought to Orinda by the Orinda-Tabor Sister City Foundation, and staying with Orinda Union School District board member Cara ...By Sora O'Doherty
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The Year of the Czechs continues in Orinda with St. Wenceslas Festival
It has been a year filled with Czech ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Airbnb and the city of Orinda reach tax collection agreement
Starting Oct. 1, Airbnb, a website that ...By Nick Marnell
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