Rising Miramonte High School junior and basketball player Avya Poddatoori, 15, has spent most of his summer in his living room. Since June, he and his dance teacher have rehearsed Bharatanatyam, a ...

Orinda Mayor Darlene Gee announced the selection of Linda Smith to serve as Orinda's next City Manager on July 11. The Orinda City Council will consider approval of the City Manager Employment ...

Orinda officials, including Mayor Darlene Gee and City Manager David Biggs, are expressing their delight at hiring Lashun Cross to be Orinda's next Planning Director, replacing long-serving Drummond ...

Saint Mary's College has taken up the banner in California when it comes to hosting the first, and hopefully annual, New Education for Women's (NEW) Leadership program thanks to the efforts of the ...

This was certainly a heatwave to remember. Thanks to the splash pad at the Moraga Commons Park, summer relief came in the form of waterspouts and cooling sprays for all to enjoy. Activated by touching ...

Baby, it's hot outside! Cuts and bruises from gardening in my preferred wardrobe of my bathing suit are a small price to pay to remain cooler. Our water bills are bound to be bigger this next cycle ...

On July 8, the Lafayette City Council held a discussion whether a sales tax increase should be placed on the Nov. 5 ballot. This potential sales tax increase would be to address the annual financial ...

This April, a new yoga studio opened its doors in Lafayette. Yoga Village is located in two tidy, white walled rooms with the occasional hanging vine and accents of teal and pale pink. Upon entering, ...

David Martin Ernsberger, July 27, 1945-July 2, 2024, passed away on Tuesday, July 2 at the age of 78 in Austin, Texas. He lost his beloved wife, Nancy, on April 26 after her own battle with cancer.

The figures have not changed, but the attitude and framing may have. For years, budget presentations focused on the town's balanced operating budget, minimizing the asset replacement needs. This year, ...

Last month the Orinda City Council voted to provide money to local businesses to help them update their façades. The program will provide up to $10,000 for projects costing under $10,000, and for more ...

Reese Tierney, a saddle seat equestrian from Lafayette was selected as one of only 12 athletes to represent the United States at the 2026 USA Saddle Seat World Cup Team, one of the most prestigious ...