At the meeting, the City Council adopted the resolution with three in favor and one abstention. Cervantes and Wotherspoon were appointed to four-year terms ending in 2030, while DiPrisco was appointed ...

Lafayette will not be having an election for its City Council, since there were an equal number of nominees and vacancies (see story on Page A2). Orinda will have four candidates running for three ...

With rising costs of groceries, rent, gas and just about everything, it’s harder for patrons to plan an evening out and for spaces like theatres to provide the opportunities while staying afloat. The ...

According to MOFD Fire Chief Jeff Isaacs, a good resource for property owners can be found by visiting: ...

One story particularly intrigued audience member Mary Jane Hofmeister. Sneff told of Jonas Phillips, a German-born Jewish merchant and Patriot living in Philadelphia, who wrote a letter in Yiddish to ...

The car show promises to feature over 150 vintage and modern exotic vehicles, along with food, music and more. Some proceeds of the show will benefit the Orinda Association’s programs including the ...

Aileen Schier’s artwork will be featured at Orinda Books through the month of September. Schier was born in Oakland and went to Skyline High School before living in Los Angeles and then Orinda. She's ...

Sheri Smith, who came to Orinda as Sheri Spediacci in September 2016, is retiring after 10 years of service as City Clerk. City Manager Linda Smith has announced the appointment of Joelle Fockler as ...

Michaan’s was established in 2002, and is considered one of the leading, full-service auction houses on the West Coast. Based in Alameda, they specialize in the appraisal and sale of antiques and fine ...

On Constitution Day, Sept. 17, two eminent U.S. Constitutional scholars will discuss the challenges of maintaining effective presidential leadership while preventing abuse of power. Their conversation ...

Dave Simpson, the owner of the former Lafayette Book Store, was so confident his patrons would love Elizabeth Rosner’s “The Speed of Light” as much as he did that he offered a 100% money-back ...

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Orinda donated 400 backpacks to children served by a crisis center, up from 300 backpacks last year. The project provides students with practical school supplies ...