Orinda Theatre scales back due to soaring PG&E bills
The Orinda Theatre will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays because the owners say their soaring Pacific Gas & Electric bills make it too expensive to open the cinema on those days.
Mountain lion spotted near Orinda home
An Orinda man says a mountain lion has been seen prowling near his home.
Power outage in Orinda affects BART
A power outage affecting about 2,000 PG&E customers was reported Thursday morning in Orinda.
High-speed pursuit ends in crash involving police vehicle, suspects in custody
A high-speed chase ended in a crash that involved a police vehicle in Contra Costa County on Wednesday. Officials say two suspects are in custody.
Zendaya donates $100K to Cal Shakes theater
Actress and Oakland native Zendaya is donating $100,000 to the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, which she says helped start her career.
East Bay teachers coalition holds rallies for better wages, benefits
A coalition of hundreds of teachers from around the East Bay picketed Wednesday, calling for a raise, smaller class sizes and more benefits.
BART train derails, catches fire near Orinda, minor injuries reported
A Bay Area Rapid Transit train came off the tracks on Monday morning in between the Orinda and Lafayette stations, according to BART.
Car catches fire in Caldecott Tunnel
A vehicle fire in the Caldecott Tunnel impacted traffic during the evening commute on Tuesday.
2 suspects in custody after police interrupt burglary at Orinda home
Two suspects were arrested following the interruption of a home burglary by Orinda police on Tuesday morning, authorities said. A third suspect remains outstanding.
Deputy chase of driver ends in major injury wrong-way crash in Orinda
A driver allegedly trying to escape from police traveled the wrong way on Highway 24 and crashed head-on into another vehicle, causing serious injuries.
Police car crashes into Orinda Wells Fargo building
An Orinda police officer was released from the hospital after he crashed his patrol cruiser into a Wells Fargo Bank.
22-year-old Oakley man shot on Highway 24 has died
A 22-year-old Oakley man who was shot on Highway 24 in Orinda has died, authorities said.
BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
Orinda man injured after sheriff's pursuit of stolen car in Caldecott Tunnel
An Orinda man is speaking out after his car was one of three that were hit during a chase by Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies through the Caldecott Tunnel.
77-year-old Bay Area nurse competes in her 37th straight Boston Marathon, extending her record streak
A 77-year-old Bay Area woman made her definitive mark in the storied Boston Marathon on Monday, crossing the finish line for the 37th consecutive time-- more than any other woman in the history of the prestigious, world renowned road racing event.
Communities brace for more rain in the Bay Area
Rain has returned to the Bay Area after a short 16-day dry spell. Stronger storms and gusty winds are expected this weekend.
Landslide threatens neighborhood in Orinda, one home already taken downhill
A landslide continues to threaten a beautiful hillside neighborhood in Orinda as crews work to see what can be done before there’s even more destructive movement. A magnificent house now lies at least thirty feel below where it was and in complete shambles.
Orinda home slips down hill in landslide
Neighbors in Orinda were closely watching a home that is slipping down a hillside.
Road closures in Orinda due to fallen trees on power lines, thousands still without power
Dos Encinas Road in Orinda is closed due to downed trees, officials said.
Car collision kills 1, severely injures another in Orinda
A man has died, and a woman is suffering from life-threatening injuries after their car crashed into a tree near Orinda, officials said.