Published on July 7th, 2021
Local residents asked to reduce water usage
As if more than a year of a pandemic and staying home wasn't enough, Lamorinda residents now find themselves in the midst of a drought brought on because, according to East Bay Municipal Utility District Board President Doug Linney, we just ended "the driest year on ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on July 7th, 2021
From flags to vintage planes, it was a flying Fourth in Orinda
Having only missed one year since its inception in 1984, the Orinda Fourth of July Parade was back in 2021, a little bit smaller, but still replete with bands, politicians, cars and even airplanes. With 38 entries, the parade was announced at its starting point in the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Historic landmark status recommended for Orinda home, despite neighbors' objections
The first of several steps has been taken to designate the private residence at 12 Charles Hill Circle as a historic landmark. On June 8 the Orinda Historical Landmarks Committee voted to recommend to the Planning Commission that they recommend to the city council that ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Orinda city council talks budget, capital improvements, though changes are expected
Orinda will soon be receiving additional ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Orinda agrees to accept Wilder Road as public road
In accordance with the development agreement for Wilder, the city of Orinda agreed to accept Wilder Road as a public road upon being requested to do so by the developer, OGLLC. The matter was removed from the city's consent calendar at its June 15 meeting in order to ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Could a miracle save Orinda from PG&E transmission towers?
Orinda's Downtown Subcommittee heard a tale of overwhelming obstacles to moving or undergrounding the unsightly Pacific Gas and Electric Company transmission towers that run right through downtown Orinda on June 10. But, buried in the doom and gloom was a tiny spark of ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Fly flags to show patriotism on Fourth, not fireworks
Another year of drought brings warnings from local authorities about being fire-wise. Conditions are bad enough without adding Fourth of July fireworks into the mix.
With the sc ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on June 9th, 2021
CVS Pharmacy offers prizes to boost COVID vaccinations nationwide
Remember six months ago when getting a vaccination appointment after hours of attempts was akin to winning the lottery? Now that the process has become as easy as ordering takeout, CVS Pharmacy has created a sweepstakes to encourage those who have yet to get vaccinated ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Orinda Police Blotter
Orinda Police Department Incident Summary ...
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Orinda library art gallery reopens to in-person viewing
June brings back in-person art appreciation in Orinda. Following many months of only online exhibitions, the Lamorinda Arts Council has announced that it's June exhibitions in the Orinda library gallery will be open to the public, while the exhibition at the gallery ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Orinda garden club again joins Bouquets to Art at the De Young Museum
After a gap in 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bouquets to Art is happening once again at the De Young museum in San Francisco. Continuing a 20-year tradition, Diana Kennedy and Phoebe Kahl will be representing the Orinda Garden Club again this year.
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Poul Anderson Writing Contest winners announced
Friends of the Orinda Library has announced ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Orinda joins in proclaiming June LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Declaring that it is important for communities to both show support for residents and stand in opposition to intolerant treatment and discrimination of lesbian women, gay men, bisexual people, transgender and questioning people, the city council declared the month of ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Split city council OK's Orinda parade on the Fourth of July
In the face of Fourth of July celebrations ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Lamorinda makes slow return to a sense of normal
With June 15 anticipated to be the marker for a return to a sense of normal for most Californians, signs that the world is reverting back to familiar times are being seen throughout the three Lamorinda communities.
By Vera Kochan, Sora O'Doherty, and Jennifer Wake
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA