Published on August 16th, 2023
Reicher appointed to provisionally fill AUHSD vacancy
At a public meeting on Aug. 3, the Acalanes Union High School District governing board voted to appoint Wendy Reicher to fill the board vacancy created by Kristin Connelly's resignation. Connelly was elected to the position of Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder in ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 16th, 2023
Orinda welcomes former mayor of Tabor
At a reception at the home of Orinda City Council Member Janet Riley, the city welcomed a visit by former mayor Jir¡ Fiser of Orinda's sister city Tabor, in the Czech Republic. Fiser, who was mayor of Tabor for 8 years and who welcomed many Orinda residents to the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 16th, 2023
Orinda City Council gets update from grant-writing company
After approximately a year of doing business ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 16th, 2023
Orinda Police Chief takes plunge for donations at National Night Out
The Orinda Police Department hosted a National Night Out event at the Orinda Police Station on the evening of Aug. 1. National Night Out is hosted by police departments nationwide to promote safer communities through knowing your neighbors and local police officers.
By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 16th, 2023
MOFD holds massive Wildland Fire Training Burn at Painted Rock
Moraga's residents are accustomed to what's become the annual Painted Rock Prescribed Burn conducted by the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, but the Aug. 11 event was decidedly a much larger production.
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
Moraga Adobe to open in 2024
The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe (FJMA) announced that they plan to own and operate the historic home as a museum and learning center beginning in 2024. In September 2021, the Friends met their goal of raising half a million dollars towards the adobe's ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
OUSD puts finishing touches on Sleepy Hollow multi-purpose room
A few years after conceiving a plan to shelter in place during a potential wildfire, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School will open for the 2023-24 school year with a new multi-purpose room (MPR) capable of sheltering students, staff and members of the community, according ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
Director of Animal Services responds to request for information from Orinda Council
Orinda, which contracts with the County to deal with stray and dead animals in the city, asked Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) to come before the City Council and provide an update on how things are going at the Martinez Shelter, after receiving emails critical of ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
New Rec Coordinator manages fields and gyms in Orinda
Mark Callaway, a Walnut Creek native, comes to Orinda with 15 years of experience working for Walnut Creek's Parks & Rec Department. Callaway, who started in Orinda in June, formerly worked with Todd Trimble, Director of Parks and Rec in Walnut Creek, and is happy to ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
Orinda Police Blotter
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
PG&E hosts Wildfire Safety Webinar targeting Access and Functional Needs customers
Lamorinda is in the middle of fire season ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on July 19th, 2023
Orinda Police Blotter
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Published on July 19th, 2023
National Night Out brings neighbors together, Aug. 1
National Night Out is a nationwide campaign ...
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Published on July 19th, 2023
Helpful tips for beating the heat this summer
Now that the United States is deep in the ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on July 19th, 2023
Host family sought for Czech visiting student
The Orinda Tabor Sister City Foundation is ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA