The popular fine dining restaurant, Casa Orinda (casaorindarestaurant.com), known since 1932 for its hearty fare and cowboy-type ambience, seems to have a bevy of guests remaining on the premises long ...

On a dreary rainy day, running on a slippery, muddy course at Hayward High School, with the runners finishing the race covered in mud, the Lamorinda boys and girls cross country teams had a stellar ...

Although the film was cheerful and uplifting, several audience members who rose to make comments afterwards found themselves simply choked with tears. Such was the overwhelming response to "Between ...

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 ...

Lamorinda residents were a part of some 300 people and a coalition of youth that greeted District 10 Congressman Mark DeSaulnier ahead of his 200th town hall meeting at Diablo Valley Community College ...

When Don and Ron Heidary began Orinda Aquatics, they had a vision that was at the time unique, and have stayed true to their ideals as they have recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. "Over these ...

On a recent tour of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, more commonly referred to as Central San, this reporter tagged along with about 20 other members of the public who were also interested in ...

We celebrated Mother's Day, witnessed the explosion of the wildflowers, the presence of the pollinators and the nesting of the birds. I celebrated my Mother and all of my women ancestors. As we leave ...

With all five starters having graduated, Acalanes head coach Bill Powers is looking to move on from last season. "We're trying to build an identity of just being relentless in how we rebound and run ...

The "treasure" at each Geo Cache (pronounced JEE-oh-cash) location is most definitely nothing comparable to a pirate's chest of riches, but then, that is not the point of geocaching. Geo Cache was ...

Carrie Nerheim, who holds a doctorate in education, will replace outgoing Orinda Union School District Director of Student Services Jennifer Woodman, who recently retired after five years of service.

"I should like to enjoy this summer flower by flower, as if it were to be the last one for me." ~ Andre Gide Summer is the most beloved season of the year for most people for many reasons. It is a ...