Unlike in the U.S. presidential race, there was no drawn out, nail-biting drama in the Nov. 3 election of Lamorinda fire agency directors, with one race redefining the term "landslide." The closest ...

With Hall Equities Group set to begin work on the new Saranap Village, we take another nostalgic look back to dig up old memories before the backhoes arrive. Last issue recalled the old LaRossa Market ...

Did you know there is a group of young student leaders in Orinda who meet to create community events, plan service projects, and advise the City Council about issues important to teens? Known as OTAC, ...

What a difference a year made for the Lafayette Reservoir Run. Race day this year dawned sunny and mild with a light breeze; a great improvement over the rainy skies of 2016. Marshall Eames, one of ...

The new owner of Orinda's Old Yellow House continues to clear hurdles in his bid to "preserve the historic character of the structure," confirmed Orinda Planning Director Emmanuel Ursu recently.

Front row, from left: Matt Burns, Ty Whelehan, Dexter Varrelmann, John Torchio, Michael Bone, Matty Vicencio. Back row: Coach John Whelehan, Adam Low, Gavin Shipp ...

Autumn is upon us and gratitude in feng shui is closely interwoven with the "Completion" area of the Feng Shui Bagua, which also rules "Creativity, Children and Joy." The "Completion" area of your ...

Planning commissioners were reluctant to support a new proposed rule limiting development in high-risk areas to one dwelling unit per 20 acres, even when hazards such as landslides have been mitigated ...

Prior to the 2017 season, first year Miramonte girls water polo head coach Lance Morrison did not hold back in his appraisal of his team's strength: "Our offensive power is huge. I've never seen a ...

Bruce Mertz, aka "Mr. Christmas," enjoys his display of lights. Photo provided If you believe that Christmas is about way more than what's under the tree on Christmas morning, then Nick Palmer's Mr.

Orinda city leaders continued their outreach to residents regarding state-mandated updates to the Housing Element of the city's General Plan by releasing the element's Draft Environmental Impact ...

Campolindo team JOLAZ, Oles Bober seated, from left Lucas Silva, Zach Foxworthy and Jonathan Rowland. Ailan Evans not pictured. Photos C. Tyson Right after the Saturday morning briefing October 27 at ...