Published on July 5th, 2023
Outcry grows as downed trees keep Orinda Nature Area shuttered
A group of young volunteers who feel passionately about the Orinda Nature Area attended the Orinda City Council meeting on June 20 looking for help to restore the battered area, that has been completely closed since early March. The effects of several years of drought ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Where does it go after Lamorinda flushes? A tour of Central San explains it all
On a recent tour of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, more commonly referred to as Central San, this reporter tagged along with about 20 other members of the public who were also interested in finding out where everything goes after you flush.
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Published on June 21st, 2023
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Outpouring of affection for former Miramonte coach, holder of Boston Marathon title
The mood at the Orinda City Council meeting on June 6 can only be described as joyous when the council presented a proclamation honoring former Miramonte High School Coach Patty Hung. Hung, holder of the record for most consecutive completions by a women of the famed ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Monthly celebrations remind us that every day can be Earth Day
In April we celebrated Earth Day and remembered all of the Earth's gifts of water, air, land and flora and fauna. The rains continue to replenish the creeks and ponds for the riparian flora and fauna which includes native trees, shrubs and understory plants like the ...By Toris Jaeger
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Orinda Historical Society bounces back
While the COVID-19 pandemic dampened many businesses and organizations, the new president of the Orinda Historical Society (OHS) Alison Burns took advantage of the enforced closure by bringing on new board members and volunteers who worked hard to completely turn ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Plans in place for another festive Fourth in Lamorinda
The 36th annual Orinda Fourth of July parade has the theme of Earth Kindness, and the Grand Marshal will be The Friends of the Orinda Nature Area, who recently won the William Penn Mott Jr. environmental award for 2023. The parade is put on every year by the Orinda ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 7th, 2023
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Published on June 7th, 2023
The rise of technology scams: be aware
Technology has revolutionized the way we live and work, providing us with unprecedented access to information and resources. However, this increased connectivity has also led to an uptick in technology scams, where fraudsters use technology to deceive and defraud ...By Jennifer Raftis, CPO
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Published on June 7th, 2023
First responders hold Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall in Lafayette
According to Contra Costa County Fire ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Orinda Starlight Village Players celebrates 40 years in Orinda Community Park
The 2023 season of the Orinda Starlight Village Players has something for everyone, from farce to fairy tale. Opening the season in June will be Agatha Christie's "The Secret of Chimneys" with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m., Sunday June 25 at 4 p.m. ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Pro bono vocal coach Rena Wilson helps Lamorinda Idol competitors
Since 2011, actor and vocal coach Rena Wilson has been offering free coaching to young voices hoping to win the Lamorinda Idol contest, and she loves it. She considers it a gift to be able to help the young singers, and program chair Steve Harwood calls her "an ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 7th, 2023
William Penn Mott award ceremony returns in person after pandemic
The Orinda Association on Sunday, June 4 presented the 2023 William Penn Mott Jr. Environmental Award to the Friends of the Orinda Nature Area in a ceremony at the Wilder Art and Garden Center. At the same ceremony, the OA also honored two previous awardees, since ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Miramonte graduates revisit their elementary schools, inspire young students
About 150 students graduating from Miramonte High School participated in a parade on May 23 during which they visited all four elementary schools in Orinda. This first occurrence of the "Cap and Gown Parade" was enthusiastically welcomed by the younger children, as ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on May 24th, 2023
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA