Orinda's 'Night Out' to battle crime, disasters
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:40:27 GMT

Orinda will join the more than 10,000 other communities around country combating crime in their neighborhoods and forging strong community ties as a way to arm themselves in the fight.

Gloved gunmen rob Bank of America in Orinda
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:30:30 GMT

Two latex-gloved gunmen stormed a Bank of America branch this morning, ordering employees and customers to the floor before fleeing with cash, police said.

Rescue volunteer and dog become authors
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:23:45 GMT

General contractor Leah Waarvik is walking in the woods with her partner, Emma. Emma hurries on ahead in a state of high excitement, searching and searching.

Big July 4 (and sooner) events in Moraga, Orinda
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:08:21 GMT

A parade, three separate fun runs, all kinds of music, food and games, plus a big fireworks show after dark ... all within the friendly confines of the Moraga-Orinda corridor next week on the Fourth of July.

Orinda roads: priority repair criteria adopted
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:07:49 GMT

As I conclude my third year of serving as Orinda's City Manager, I continue to work with members of the community, elected officials and staff to find ways to fix Orinda's roads.

Winter Ball Debutantes Gather for Annual Tea
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:38:57 GMT

Gathering for the first time together here at a tea in Alamo this spring, hosted by members of Hill Branch of Children's Hospital and Research Center, Oakland, were a group of high school senior girls from the ...

Money Magazine recommends commodities
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:37:55 GMT

It's only six percent and it's not really commodities, but commodity stocks instead, however, it is indeed one giant step forward for the nation's number one magazine on personal finance - a magazine that, to ...

If you can't drive 55, it will cost you
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:31:12 GMT

The best way to save gas is by driving 55 mph, but this is easier said than done.

School Notes -- Lamorinda
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:10:05 GMT

The Orinda school district has hired Wendy Sparks, formerly principal of Coyote Creek Elementary School in San Ramon, as principal of Glorietta Elementary School.

Dave Newhouse: Back at Mack
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:42:05 GMT

Twenty-three years ago, I met Brian McGhee at McClymonds High School. He was an honor student and a star athlete who had earned a football scholarship to UC Berkeley.

East Oakland fire consumes half a block of buildings
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:07:16 GMT

An Oakland Fire Fighter sets a hose above a five-alarm fire, Friday, June 20, 2008 on International Boulevard at 94th Ave.

New principals may be named for Eastin, Emanuele schools
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:57:58 GMT

Two women from outside the Tri-City area may be joining the New Haven Unified School District this fall as principals of Eastin and Emanuele elementary schools in Union City.

Support for gas tax hike drops with higher fuel prices
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:47:17 GMT

Rising gas prices have soured support for the idea of imposing a 10-cents-per-gallon gasoline tax in the Bay Area to fight global warming by paying to expand public transit or reduce traffic congestion, ...

Man will face child sex tourism charges in California
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:19:13 GMT

A 61-year-old man facing charges of child sex tourism and possession of child pornography is headed to California after a brief appearance in a Miami court.

Leonard B. Auerbach of Orinda, Calif., fled the country two months ago and was deported from Cuba on Friday. He appeared in federal court Monday before Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White and was formally placed in the custody of the U.S. Marshals.

The Marshals will transport him to California to face charges.

Though Cuba has no extradition treaty with the United States, Auerbach is the fourth American fugitive Cuba has deported to the United States since Raul Castro took over provisional power on the island in July 2006.

'Most Wanted' Orinda fugitive appears in Miami court
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:58:18 GMT

Former professor and real estate executive Leonard Auerbach of Orinda was scheduled to appear in federal court in Miami this morning on charges of child sex tourism and child pornography after being extradited ...

More fathers juggling careers, kids
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:59:01 GMT

Derek Taylor , of Lafayette, hangs out with his children, from left, Oliver, Sophie and Tess during a gathering at the Berkeley Alumni House in Berkeley, Calif.

Local beekeepers help keep plants pollinated while reaping rewards with natural honey
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:02:23 GMT

Pesky stings are only a minor irritant to those who revel in the beauty and wonder of raising "cute, fuzzy," honeybees.

Cuba deports US fugitive
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:45:12 GMT

Cuba on Friday turned over to U.S. authorities an American fugitive sought on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography.

Lively Arts: Have some fun in the park with the bard
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:46:05 GMT

HAPPY FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH! It's June, and it appears that summer finally has arrived.

Many drivers still ignoring seat belt law
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:17:02 GMT

Figures in Orinda suggest it, and numbers from the entire Bay Area confirm it. Some people still aren't buckling up.