6th February 2026

Orinda mayor gives awards of excellence before selection of new mayor, vice mayor — Lamorinda Weekly

By
Sora O'Doherty —
Published January 14, 2026 · Page 6 · View as PDF
· Civic
· Orinda
· Issue
The Orinda City Council selected a new mayor and vice mayor according to its custom on Dec. 16, 2025. Before the selection, outgoing Mayor Latika Malkani announced that she was giving Awards of Excellence to the...

6th February 2026

New laws and new concerns about e-bike safety for kids — Lamorinda Weekly

By
Sora O'Doherty —
Published January 14, 2026 · Page 1 · View as PDF
· Civic
· Issue
Although California has new laws that came into effect on Jan. 1 designed to improve electric bicycle (e-bike) safety, there is growing concern among the law enforcement and medical communities about what is seen as a rapidly growing incid...

The Lamorinda Weekly • 6th February 2026

Persian Café opens in Theatre Square — Lamorinda Weekly

By
Sora O'Doherty —
Published January 14, 2026 · Page 6 · View as PDF
· Civic
· Orinda
· Issue
Chef Shabnam Ameli has opened a Persian-style café in Theatre Square in Orinda and is making many people happy with her creative offerings. She is assisted in her endeavor by her husband, Aydin Ameli and several...

23rd October 2024

Award-winning documentary wows audience at Lafayette Library

23rd October 2024

The Great ShakeOut fell on 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake | Orinda

23rd October 2024

Orinda City Council acts upon Writ of Mandate | Orinda

16th October 2024

Familiar face is new Administrative Assistant at City of Orinda | Orinda

16th October 2024

Station 41 Open House and Pancake Breakfast a very popular event | Moraga | Orinda

16th October 2024

Orinda welcomes back Anthony Rossi, new police chief | Orinda

16th October 2024

Orinda City Council talks parks, still nothing decided | Orinda

26th September 2024

Orinda residents have a choice of three candidates for two council spots | Orinda|Photo provided

26th September 2024

Broadway bound? Orinda actor hopes to build on her success | Orinda

26th September 2024

Shooting death in Orinda being investigated as homicide | Orinda

27th August 2024

Dancing with the Cars and car show feature Mustangs and Cobras | Orinda

27th August 2024

Creek access behind construction site raises issues | Orinda

27th August 2024

Caltrans updates Orinda City Council about vegetation management on Highway 24 | Orinda

27th August 2024

2024 Lamorinda Idols selected at Orinda Theatre | Orinda

18th August 2024

MOFD firefighters help out across the state and beyond-Photo provided

18th August 2024

Construction work in Orinda | Orinda

18th August 2024

Familiar face moves to MOFD

18th August 2024

Cal Shakes thrilled with successful fundraising drive | Orinda

18th August 2024

Initial candidate nomination period for November election closes | Lafayette | Moraga | Orinda

17th July 2024

Orinda hires new Planning Director, previously with Contra Costa County | Orinda

17th July 2024

Council updated on Historical Society year in review | Orinda