2025 at 9:04 pm PTDemonstrators in Orinda say "Hands off!" to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (Photo by Jeff Heyman)Demonstrators in Orinda say "Hands off!" to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk CA — A crowd of 400-600 held a peaceful demonstration Saturday in Orinda against President Donald Trump The Orinda Hands Off! rally at Camino Pablo and Brookwood Road—near state Highway 24 offramp—was one of many held in cities and towns across America Photographer Jeff Heyman shared these photos from the event ALSO SEE: 33 Photos Show Hands Off! Protests Against Trump And Musk Across California Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Are you a person who never tires of talking or thinking about philosophical Are you interested in psychological insights There are many who would insist that being realistic about human life means you should ignore such fundamental questions—starting around the time the ink dries on your diploma But it is unrealistic to ignore the fundamental explanatory concepts that underlie each successful human civilization—concepts that sometimes help and sometimes hinder us in our pursuit of happiness Such profound questions are naturally provoked simply by living an alert life who also find it impossible to delegate to one infallible authority or another the task of providing all the answers to such questions So it’s helpful to be aware of any subtle patterns to our experiences.  Join us in the continuing conversation of human civilization—now meeting monthly MLF: HumanitiesFor more information about Imperfect Circles, visit www.imperfectcircles.org.  we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask Conversations with Socrates and Rational Idealism—Discussion Group Moderator The leading national forum open to all for the impartial discussion of public issues important to the membership The Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum we bring hundreds of events on topics ranging across politics society and the economy to our members and the public both in-person and via extensive online and on-air listenership and viewership Copyright © 2025 Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California. All rights reserved. | Statement of Values 2025 at 5:34 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A fatal crash was reported at 8:24 a.m Friday on eastbound state Highway 24 just outside of the tunnel CA — Authorities were investigating whether DUI was a factor in a fatal crash Friday morning on state Highway 24 in Orinda The collision involving a blue Ford Flex and a red Toyota Corolla was reported at 8:24 a.m according to the California Highway Patrol Eastbound traffic was backed up through the tunnel and cars were diverted to the Wilder Road offramp The CHP said its preliminary investigation indicated a man driving a blue Ford Flex was traveling eastbound when he crashed into the back of a red Toyota Corolla traveling in the same direction The man and sole occupant of the Toyota was not injured The Ford driver was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from his car His name will be released by the Contra Costa County coroner once his next of kin are properly notified "It is still under investigation whether DUI was a factor in this crash," CHP Officer Daniel Gilmore said Eastbound lanes were reopened shortly after 11:30 a.m The crash remained under investigation Friday The CHP asked anyone who witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it to contact the Contra Costa Area office in Martinez at 925-646-4980 or email their contact information to 320Investigations@chp.ca.gov to be contacted by the investigating officer The swimming community mourns the passing of Kati McDermott and had an innate ability to nurture young swimmers and to care about everyone The club announced her death with a tribute on Instagram “Coach Kati lived a life that was rare She loved her work with a deep passion and sought every day to help the team in any way possible,” the club posted “Coaching and her precious young athletes were her life blood She treasured her time with Orinda Aquatics where she considered everyone a part of her family There was nothing she wouldn’t do for each of them She was incredibly proud of her Junior group and engaged them in ways few coaches do Kati created an entry point for OA swimmers that was full of energy This was again evident at our recent Neptune Invitational as you could see the pride and excitement in her as she watched them compete and interact “Kati’s reach went much further than the Junior group the swimming lives of many of the senior group swimmers Kati was the coach who championed Orinda Aquatics and encouraged young swimmers to make the move to the team She believed in these swimmers and guided them to Orinda Aquatics knowing it was the best place for them to thrive both as athletes and individuals.” A post shared by Orinda Aquatics (@orinda_aquatics) she coached at Alto Swim Club (formerly Palo Alto Stanford) She has been responsible for All-Star teams in PacSwim and has coached the NCS Championship Carondolet Swim Team She developed a swim school and clinic for competitive swimmers while coaching in San Ramon and was the Camp Director at Stanford Campus Recreation Association (SCRA) coaching the recreational swim team and teaching lessons to swimmers of all ages It is that legacy that the Orinda Aquatics family hopes will continue with the lessons learned from McDermott and unwavering passion for swimming will live on in all of us and her absence will be profoundly felt,” the post continued We know you will always be looking over us Our hearts and prayers are with the McDermott family and the entire Orinda Aquatics community.” Welcome to our community. We invite you to join our discussion. Our community guidelines are simple: be respectful and constructive, keep on topic, and support your fellow commenters. Commenting signifies that you agree to our Terms of Use ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Dublin, California on Tuesday afternoon according to the United States Geological Survey local time about three miles west of Dublin and about five miles south of San Ramon USGS data showed shaking was felt as far west as San Francisco and as far south as San Jose The earthquake struck at a depth of about 6.4 miles A second earthquake was also felt in the area Tuesday night, as a 2.8 magnitude quake was recorded near Orinda around 10:43 p.m The second quake struck about two miles west of Orinda and about three miles east of Berkeley with shaking also felt as far west as San Francisco and as far south as San Jose No injuries or damage were reported for either earthquake Earthquake: Myanmar earthquake survivors without food and shelter as death toll rises above 2,700 At what magnitude does damage begin to occur in earthquakes?According to the USGS there is not one magnitude above which damage will occur the USGS says damage does not usually occur until the earthquake magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5 The earthquakes near the Bay Area in California follow a deadly earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand in Southeast Asia last week Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com KRON4 KRON4's Stephanie Lin speaks to California Highway Patrol Officer Daniel Gilmore about the possible freeway shooting in Orinda on March 5 https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/wb-hwy-24-shut-down-in-orinda-after-possible-shooting/ KRON4's Stephanie Lin speaks to California Highway Patrol Officer Daniel Gilmore about the possible freeway shooting in Orinda on March 5 KRON4's Lindsey Ford reports: https://www.kron4.com/?p=2158697&preview=true Made in the Bay Area and being shown on the big screen local filmmakers discuss being featured at SFFilm Festival this year Video shows aftermath of tree crushing San Francisco parklet One man is in jail and another was hospitalized after a seemingly random attack in the Castro on Easter Three people are dead and three more are hospitalized with serious injuries after a Volkswagen Tiguan hit a tree on San Geronimo Valley Road just west of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard shortly before 7:30 p.m San Francisco Fire Department firefighters rescued an injured dog and an uninjured person from a cliffside along Mile Rock Trail in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Thursday afternoon Bay Area photographer Lani Tinio shared a timelapse of the Moon rising over the Bay Bridge on Sunday with KRON4 and there is no shortage of activities going on around the Bay Area KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow has 4 Fun Things going on this weekend 2024 at 5:56 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Lafayette sign on Mt CA — Residents of Lafayette and Orinda are among the nation's happiest within affluent communities That's according to a new survey of residents of America’s most expensive locales pinpointing where residents feel the benefits genuinely outweigh the (steep) price "World-famous Malibu emerged at number 6 on the list," Cardrates.com said "Another place which attracts the rich and famous it’s home to the likes of Leonardo diCaprio Malibu was the lone California community in the top 10 Six more California cities were included in the rankings: Palos Verdes Estates at No CardRates also wanted to find out what aspect of living in an affluent neighborhood area brings the residents the most satisfaction Over a third —38 percent —rated the high quality of schools and the family-friendly environment while 34 percent loved the access they had to nature and outdoor activities Proximity to high-paying job opportunities was rated by 16 percent (well you have to pay for that beach house somehow) while a vibrant cultural or social scene was appreciated by 12 percent When asked what they would do if financial pressures became overwhelming the majority—39 percent—said they’d cut back on non-essential spending 38 percent said they’d have to seek a higher-paying job while 18 percent would bite the bullet and regretfully downsize or move to a more affordable neighborhood A risky 5 percent said they would take on additional debt Another question asked was what drove the decision to stay in the community and nearly a third— 31 percent— praised the community connections and friendships Twenty percent valued the proximity to family or important networks 18 percent enjoyed the unique lifestyle and amenities available only where they lived and 9 percent liked having career-related opportunities CardRates found that the biggest downside to living in an affluent neighborhood was the high cost of housing Twenty-five percent mentioned the cost of goods and services and 15 percent bemoaned the lack of affordable amenities "Our study shows that although living in some of the most desirable areas comes with significant financial strain it is a price worth paying for many residents who place an enormous value on the unique lifestyle they bring," said Jon McDonald "It’s a testament to the aspirational appeal of some of these affluent locations." See the full list here. we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim Ledecky’s world record in the 800 free proves that age is seemingly just a number for her but it also makes the Rio 2016 swim she beat out more memorable Marchand has a few areas of improvement to work on if he hopes to return to his Paris form at the World Championships this summer in Singapore March 17th, 2025 Club, News Kati McDermott, a beloved coach at Orinda Aquatics in California, died on February 20 following a battle with cancer; she was 55 years old.  Born in 1969 in Berkeley, California, McDermott graduated from Carondelet High School in 1987 and went on to study at Arizona State University. The passion that she had for swimming when she was younger eventually led her back to the sport years later, as she held a number of different coaching roles over the years. McDermott kicked off her coaching career by developing a swim school and clinic called 4 Flyin’ Fish for competitive swimmers in San Ramon back in 2014.  In 2017, McDermott became the Camp Director at Stanford Campus Recreation Association, where she coached the recreational swim team and taught swim lessons. At the same time, she began coaching at Alto Swim Club.  McDermott joined the Orinda team in 2019, leading the entry-level group and overseeing administrative responsibilities for the club.  Orinda Aquatics shared a tribute to McDermott and her impact on their Instagram.  “She loved her work with a deep passion and sought every day to help the team in any way possible. Coaching and her precious young athletes were her life blood. She treasured her time with Orinda Aquatics, where she considered everyone a part of her family.”  A post shared by Orinda Aquatics (@orinda_aquatics) Outside of her involvement in the swimming world McDermott had a passion for creating jewelry personalized art and unique gifts for friends and family McDermott is survived by her parents Mary Jo and Michael her brother Michael and seven nieces and nephews A memorial service is set to be held on March 21 in Lafayette Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" More from Charlotte WellsSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates 2025 at 1:26 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Pepper spray physical effects: loss of vision eyes appearing red/bloodshot; inflammation of throat lining restricting airway size causing uncontrollable coughing gasping for air; skin inflammation; and muscle coordination CA — An employee and some customers of an Orinda business were pepper-sprayed by the suspects in a smash-and-grab robbery earlier this month to the robbery at a business in the first block of Orinda Way "Several male suspects entered a store and pepper-sprayed an employee and some customers," Orinda police said "They fled after stealing multiple items." Although the Orinda police checked the area and notified other law enforcement agencies The victims received medical treatment at the scene Police did not disclose the name of the business that was robbed. However, news media reported it happened at Hilton House Consign and Design at 21 Orinda Way. A video posted by KTVU shows the robbers using a hammer to smash glass cases and steal merchandise from the consignment store Authorities asked anyone with any information about the incident to email their tips to orindatip@cityoforinda.org or call the Orinda Police Department at 925-254-6820 Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Nashville Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music Theatre: Live At the Orinda2 Orinda Theatre SquareOrinda,CA 94563 Live At the Orinda announces their 2024-2025 Concert Season As the world continues to take notice of these special musical evenings at the Orinda Theatre This season will prove once again that the universal language really is love and music From legends of the stage to new discoveries from some Orinda favorites to internationally renowned artists making their Bay Area concert debut Live At the Orinda is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in the San Francisco/Bay Area complimentary drinks and the best available seating for the season Orinda Theatre is at 2 Orinda Theatre Square Live At the Orinda - David Marino (5/18/25-5/18/25) and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows © 2025 - Copyright Wisdom Digital Media, all rights reserved. Privacy Policy Contra Costa Herald News Of By and For The People of Contra Costa County March 6, 2025 By Leave a Comment On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at about 11:44 AM, Orinda police officers were dispatched to a report of a robbery at a business in the first block of Orinda Way Several male suspects entered a store and pepper-sprayed an employee and some customers Police checked the area and notified other law enforcement agencies Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact the Orinda Police Department at (925) 254-6820. Tips could be email to: orindatip@cityoforinda.org Filed Under: Business, Crime, Lamorinda, News, Police and website in this browser for the next time I comment Copyright © 2025 · Contra Costa Herald · Site by Clifton Creative Web 2025 at 5:34 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The District Attorney's Office announced its filing decision Wednesday in a fatal Orinda road-rage shooting last fall CA — The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against an Orinda man who fatally shot another Orinda resident who punched him last fall during a road rage incident The man was driving on the roadway when he encountered Decker driving a Toyota 4Runner Decker was driving slowly and moving off to the right side of the road he pulled the 4Runner in front of the man's car and blocked his path "Decker then exited his vehicle and punched the driver three times in the face while the driverwas sitting in his vehicle," Ted Asregadoo a registered gun owner with a concealed carry permit retrieved a handgun and fired a single shot Emergency personnel responded and treated Decker but he did not survive and was pronounced dead at the scene The driver's car was equipped with a camera The video was provided to law enforcement with the driver's consent After a thorough review of the evidence and the circumstances of the assault on the driver the DA’s Office concluded no charges would be filed in the case The DA's Office did not disclose the driver's name Wednesday https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/fatal-crash-shuts-down-eb-hwy-24-in-orinda/ Officer Chris Hamblin and Officer Chanel Taliaferro McMillen: "I have been with the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff for 13 years My initial assignment was at the Martinez Detention Facility where I served as a Facility Training Officer I transferred to county patrol where I also served as a Field Training Officer I was selected as the detective for the City of Orinda I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in March 2024 and was initially assigned to county patrol before being selected as the Patrol Sergeant for the City of Orinda in July 2024." What are your goals at the Orinda Police Department McMillen: "My goal is to ensure our officers provide the citizens of Orinda with an overall sense of safety by building relationships with the community by maintaining high visibility and proactive patrols and by ensuring thorough yet efficient investigations." What are things you enjoy doing in your off time and being a dad to my 5- and 3-year-old boys." Neller: "My goals while assigned to Orinda are to form a partnership with the community and provide the best police services possible." Neller: "In my time off I enjoy coaching youth sports Officer Hamblin: "I started my law enforcement career with Alameda County Sheriff's Office in December of 2015." Officer Hamblin: "A goal I have is to become a field training officer." Officer Hamblin: "I have a wife and 3 kids that keep me very busy My hobbies include watching and playing sports I like to be active but also enjoy sitting on the couch and watching tv." Officer Taliaferro: "I have been in law enforcement for 6 years and have been a sworn police officer for almost 4 years." Officer Taliaferro: "My goal while working at the Orinda Police Department is to maintain the safety security and integrity of the small town that Orinda is Orinda’s citizens are very involved with their community and as a police officer in this small town I feel it is important to encourage our citizens to maintain a positive working relationship with its police officers I come to work every day ready to act and deter anyone looking to commit crimes in our city without any waiver or hesitation because I love what I do Officer Taliaferro: "In my off time I love to travel to the coastal towns I am passionate about my fitness so any form of exercise (the gym hiking) is something I incorporate in my daily routine I also spend as much time with my family and friends as possible!" March 6, 2025 By Leave a Comment – Officers assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Contra Costa Area Office are investigating a freeway shooting that occurred on westbound State Route (SR) 24 near Wilder Road officers assigned to the CHP’s Contra Costa Area office were dispatched to a report of a possible freeway shooting on westbound SR-24 near the Wilder Road overcrossing officers were informed that a vehicle traveling in the area at the time of the incident had been struck by a bullet Contra Costa CHP officers arrived at the scene to assist the victim and initiate an investigation all lanes of westbound SR-24 between Camino Pablo and the Caldecott Tunnel were temporarily closed for approximately 50 minutes CHP officers determined the victim vehicle appeared to have been an uninvolved passing motorist at the time of the shooting and was not an intended target This remains an active and ongoing investigation with CHP officers diligently working to identify the suspect(s) and vehicle(s) involved as well as to establish a potential motive CHP requests anyone with information related to this incident to contact the CHP Contra Costa Area at (925) 646-4980 or via email at 320investigations@chp.ca.gov The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety Filed Under: CHP, Crime, Lamorinda, News KQED Live EventsPRX Podcast Garage EventsEvents Around the Bay AreaMember Benefits with KQED LiveVideos from KQED LiveWatch recordings of recent KQED Live events FeaturedThat's My WordAn ongoing exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9 Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift they offer free and sliding-scale herbal remedies Freedom Community Clinic is getting ready to welcome the public to its newest resource: Ancestral Healing Farm The one-acre plot of land in Orinda is where the FCC team will grow herbs and teas for their apothecaries. Once a month it will host community work and learning days, plus special events. The farm’s first public offering is an Oct. 6 Harvest Festival a day of celebration and education that centers on the theme “Land Is Medicine.” “Black and brown communities have been systematically disconnected from the land and we have been disconnected from our heritage and our histories,” says founder Dr “We at the clinic are all about helping people come back to themselves,” she adds Lim graduated from medical school at UCSF but became disenchanted with the inequities of the American healthcare system Instead of following the traditional path to a residency with a hospital she founded Freedom Community Clinic in 2019 Her team’s philosophy is whole-person trauma-informed wellness that takes into account physical In addition to its free offerings for the community FCC now serves Oakland schools and provides healing services to violence interrupters in the city’s Department of Violence Prevention The farm is the latest expansion of its vision vendors and a panel featuring local beekeepers “The land and the farm really is an opportunity for people to realize that a lot of the ancestral recipes and traditions and medicines of our mothers our grandmothers and our families actually come from the land and that we can actually cultivate a lot of those medicines for our health as well as the health of communities,” Lim says The Harvest Festival takes place at Ancestral Healing Farm (1000 Fish Ranch Rd.