Editorial: In Acalanes District, vote yes on Measure A
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:50:06 GMT

SIX MONTHS after voters in the Acalanes Union High School District approved extension of a parcel tax to fund their children's education, they are being asked to dig deeper into their pockets to come up with more money.

Sally Hogarty: Curtain Calls
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:30:25 GMT

MURDER AND mayhem are in the air as Onstage Theatre's "Glorious Sunset" tries to solve a 140-year-old murder.

Longtime Lafayette nursing home to close
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:24:37 GMT

The Woodland Nursing Inn is slated to close this month, after its operator and the property owner couldn't reach a new lease agreement.

Lamorinda school notes for March 5
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:27:40 GMT

As funding from the state continues to plummet, Lamorinda's school districts are cutting programs and looking for other ways to save money in an effort to close massive budget gaps.

Lamorinda Police log, Lamorinda Sun, March 5
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:16:25 GMT

A vehicle was reported stolen from a parking garage in the 3300 block of Mt. Diablo Boulevard.

Orinda group wants to silence leaf blowers
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:22:23 GMT

If one group of residents gets its way, Orindans will see a lot more rakes and brooms in the future.

Orinda appoints police chief
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:57:29 GMT

An 18-year veteran of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office has been selected to serve as this city's next police chief.

Motorcycle crash blocks eastbound bore of Caldecott Tunnel
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:40:47 GMT

A motorcycle crash just outside the Caldecott Tunnel is blocking the center bore, halving the number of eastbound routes from Oakland into Orinda, the California Highway Patrol said.

The Queen of the Road: A triumph for BART riders
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:28:19 GMT

Queen: Here's a trail of e-mails that ended in triumph for West Oakland BART riders, the city of Oakland and, of course, the Queen: Commuter: Many of us commuters park across from the West Oakland BART station in the pay lots and then cross Seventh Street to the BART station.

Readers' Forum: Times editorial unfair to Moraga-Orinda Fire District board
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:01:34 GMT

However, given that the audience that evening totaled 14 people, it is clearly faulty reporting to call this "a significant community cry." Furthermore, the board did not take a position on the approach to be used as Pete Wilson withdrew his resignation before we could vote on a method.

Hosts of Orinda party where teen died get probation
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:32:59 GMT

Patrick "P.J." Gabrielli III, 18, and his sister, Alexandra Gabrielli, 19, were each placed on two years' probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and perform 200 hours of community service Tuesday by Judge William Kolin of Contra Costa County Superior Court.

Gary Bogue: Golden eagles: Can one fly off with an adult red fox?
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:48:08 GMT

Many thanks to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for saving Mount Diablo! Thanks for understanding "... and caring.

Orinda Library acquires large collection of theater-oriented materials
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:49:51 GMT

From Aristophanes to David Zippel, David Mamet to Shakespeare, theater enthusiasts needn't travel farther than the Orinda Library to find a classic or contemporary play.

Supervisors to hear Orinda spice company appeal; planners recommend derailing project
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:32:59 GMT

A partially built house and spice-packing facility in open space land above the Caldecott Tunnel should be blocked because Contra Costa County planners mistakenly approved it without legal sewer or water connections, the Board of Supervisors has been told.

BART reports delays on Pittsburg/Bay Point line
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:39:18 GMT

Passengers traveling between Pittsburg/Bay Point and Lafayette should expect 30-minute delays, BART spokesman Jim Allison said.

Girlhood home gains light, airiness in Orinda
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:29:59 GMT

If you had told Ruth Bailey a few years ago that she would one day be back living in the home in which she grew up, a ranch-style house in Orinda, she would probably have laughed.

Lamorinda Police log, Lamorinda Sun, Feb. 19
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:39:59 GMT

A 27-year-old man was arrested in the 4000 block of Fiora Place on an outstanding warrant out of Contra Costa County.

Walnut Creek/Lamorinda Arts Notes, Feb. 18-19
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:53:29 GMT

See how easy it is to play the harp, and drop in on Harps Etc.'s "Try the Harp" class at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb.

Top Tickets: February 10-16
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:36:15 GMT

Valentine's Day is here, and while there are many holiday-specific dinners and events to attend, this week is also packed with a variety of good times.

'I'm going to just buy a boyfriend'
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:24:18 GMT

Starting here in preparation for Valentine's Day, this is what's been said about love, step by relationship step: BEFORE -- "I've liked him ever since we were in the fourth grade." "Well, I've liked him since third grade." "Third grade doesn't count." -- "Do you have a girlfriend?" "No, but I have an ex." -- "Dude, what's 'stone fox'?" "Old school ...