Orinda's Crossroads Entryway Will See a Change of Appearance Soon
A series of three unrelated items considered recently by the Orinda City Council could signal the possibility that the city's Crossroads gateway from the west will soon see major esthetic improvement - or not. As generally is the case in such matters, the answer lies ...By Victor Ryerson
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Orinda Police Blotter
Incident Summary Report Sept. 13-26
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Old Test, New Test: Lamorinda Schools Land on Top
When real estate values and desirability are ...By Sophie Braccini
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Olive Lovers Rejoice!
Lamorindans can learn about everything ...
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Parks and Rec's Pickleball Increases in Popularity
While walking through Orinda Community Park several weeks ago, I came upon an odd site: grown adults running around with oversized ping pong paddles, whacking a Whiffle ball back and forth over a net. I may have actually rubbed my eyes and shaken my head before taking ...By Daniel Smith
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Orindans Doing Well on Water Conservation
East Bay Municipal Utility District board ...By Victor Ryerson
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Orinda Police Blotter
Aug. 30 to Sept. 12
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Head to Head: Bikers Vs. Horses (and Hikers)
Few things raise hackles more than when people who are passionate about their interests disagree. That is why the East Bay Municipal Utility District is gearing up for more public hearings on a hot topic: whether to allow mountain bikers on horse trails in the ...By Chris Lavin
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Specialties of the House
The Hunt for Happy Hour series - bringing you information about the freshest and finest when it comes to discounted beverages and premium small plates in the Lamorinda area - continues this week with Table 24, an Orinda meeting place for the whole family.
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Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Orinda artist Eileen Fitz-Faulkner, who designs award-winning two- and three-dimensional art in concrete, tile and glass, is holding a contest to see who comes up with the cleverest response to the question, "Why did the chicken cross the road?" One of her latest ...
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Dancing, Drives, and Dazzling Displays at Classic Car Show
The 11th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show will kick off Friday, Sept. 11 with a spirited beach party at the Community Center plaza, followed by a dazzling display of classic automobiles in Orinda Village from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The show's highlight ...By Victor Ryerson
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Planning Commission Nixes Plan for Chase Bank Branch
The Orinda Planning Commission has denied an application to establish a branch office of Chase Bank at the site currently occupied by FedEx/Kinko's and Zamboni's Pizza at 1 Camino Sobrante. The Aug. 25 decision was unanimous, and followed public comment overwhelmingly ...By Victor Ryerson
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Orinda Police Blotter
Incident Summary Report Aug 16-29
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California Independent Film Festival Opens Tomorrow, Sept. 10
The excitement of a film festival, with its red carpet, stars arriving in limousines, and the flashing of camera bulbs, is something everyone should experience. While Lamorinda may not be as glamorous as Cannes or Venice, this year the California Independent Film ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lafayette Joins SunShares Program
Lafayette and three other East Bay cities have joined SunShares - a program managed by nonprofit Vote Solar that offers a 15 percent discount on purchased or leased solar equipment. The Orinda and Moraga city councils will decide next month whether they will join the ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA