In September 2024, the Orinda Police Department investigated a death case involving a 20-year-old Orinda resident. The cause of death was later determined to be ‘acute fentanyl and para-flurofentanyl intoxication.’…
The City of Orinda is announcing its Thursday Nights lineup for 2026, with a rotating schedule of live bands and family-friendly movie nights at Orinda Community Park beginning June 4.…
ORINDA, Calif. —Siesta Valley Bowl, the intimate 1,000-person capacity outdoor amphitheater nestled in the Berkeley Hills in Orinda and former home of California Shakespeare Theater, announced its inaugural season of…
The City of Orinda announced the launch of OrindaReady.com, a centralized wildfire preparedness platform designed to help residents better prepare for, respond to, and understand wildfire and evacuation scenarios. The…
ORINDA, Calif. – The City of Orinda is proud to announce the launch of DowntownOrinda.com, a digital space that showcases Orinda’s unique commercial district. Enhancing accessibility, connectivity and engagement, the new…
Orinda, CA— John Muir Land Trust announced plans to acquire Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda, CA and to restore and reopen the property as a community resource and outdoor…
At its Tuesday meeting, the Orinda City Council will discuss expanding its camera network while possibly taking over neighborhood cameras. The City Council received a request from Evan Dreyer, a…
ORINDA, Calif. – A two-vehicle crash early this morning has resulted in fatal injuries to one driver. On March 14th, at approximately, 8:20 a.m., officers assigned to the California Highway…
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges against an Orinda resident in connection with the fatal shooting of a man who physically…
ORINDA, Calif. – Detectives assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Golden Gate Division Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are investigating a freeway shooting that occurred on eastbound State Route (SR)…
Walnut Creek, Calif. — The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) has been awarded $1.6 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All…
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred just after midnight on Highway 24 in Orinda. According to preliminary information, the crashed occurred at 12:05 am…
Kumani Armstrong, of Orinda has been appointed the Assistant Director/Chief counsel at the Employment Training Panel. The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the…
Beginning Tuesday, residents in the Orinda area and those in Contra Costa County may see smoke near Highway 24. According to the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, prescribed fire operations will occur…
Bay Area Rapid Transit said 9 people were injured in the train derailment Monday morning and that a bus bridge is now in place. According to BART, a bus bridge…
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District announced announced it will hold a prescribed fire Monday to maintain the North Orinda Shaded Fuel Break. The burn will move forward Monday (Nov 27) if…
The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District is hosting a wildland fire training burn that is sending smoke into Contra Costa County Friday. The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District will be hosting a…
ORINDA, Calif – Detectives assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Golden Gate Division Special Investigations Unit are investigating a freeway shooting that occurred on westbound State Route 24 (SR-24),…
Contra Costa County has plenty to enjoy this upcoming 4th of July and can attend many fireworks shows—even drone shows. Here is a list of 4th of July themed events…
Defendant Committed $2.7 Million Debit Card Scam, Used Fraud Proceeds To Purchase Upscale Orinda Home SAN FRANCISCO – Alan Safahi was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison following fraud…
Martinez, CA – The County of Contra Costa, along with 17 towns and cities, filed a lawsuit to hold Monsanto Corporation and two other companies accountable for the enormous costs…
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he successfully included $21.7 million in federal funding for 15 projects to benefit Contra Costa County in the Consolidated Appropriations Act,…
Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District will be conducting a prescribed fire project in Orinda near Estates Drive and Scenic on Monday, December 5. This project is a continuation of…
On Monday, the Lafayette City Council unanimously passed an ordinance requiring that city gun owners keep firearms in locked containers or use a safety lock. The ordinance presented for consideration,…
El Sobrante & Orinda, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works Department will be performing work along San Pablo Dam Road starting on Monday, November 28, 2022, through Thursday, December…