Sora O'Doherty

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Reporter and Photographer at Lamorinda Weekly

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

Oct 25, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar 35 years after the Loma Prieta earthquake, which caused numerous deaths and injuries and severe damage in Northern California, Lamorinda took part in The Great ShakeOut, an annual safety event observed around the world. On Oct.
Award-winning documentary wows audience at Lafayette Library

Oct 25, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar Although the film was cheerful and uplifting, several audience members who rose to make comments afterwards found themselves simply choked with tears.
Orinda welcomes back Anthony Rossi, new police chief

Oct 8, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar The Orinda City Council welcomed Anthony Rossi as the new Orinda Police Chief at its Oct. 1 meeting. Rossi is returning to Orinda, having previously worked in the city as a detective and patrol sergeant. The council acknowledged that Rossi's return to the city occurred in a very unusual week.
Station 41 Open House and Pancake Breakfast a very popular event

Oct 8, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar A warm, sunny morning in Moraga seems to have been a good time for families from all over Lamorinda to get out and visit the Moraga Orinda Fire District (MOFD) open house and pancake breakfast at Station 41 on Moraga Way. There was a large, enthusiastic turnout for the event on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Orinda City Council talks parks, still nothing decided

Oct 8, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar Three Orinda city parks -- the mini-park outside of Theatre Square, Orinda Community Park, and a possible off-leash dog park -- were discussed by the city council on Oct. 1. None of the discussions resulted in immediate actions. The longest discussion was devoted to the mini-park.
Familiar face is new Administrative Assistant at City of Orinda

Oct 8, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar Visitors to city offices will be greeted by new Administrative Assistant Pat D'Amico, recently hired by Orinda. D'Amico was introduced to the City Council at its Oct. 1 meeting, but may have already been familiar to the council members.
Shooting death in Orinda being investigated as homicide

Sep 24, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar On Thursday morning, Sept. 12, Orinda Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the area of Las Vegas Road and La Espiral Road. According to the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office, which provides contractual police services to the City of Orinda, officers arrived on scene and found a gunshot victim.
Orinda residents have a choice of three candidates for two council spots

Sep 24, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar There are three candidates running for two positions on the Orinda City Council. The general election date is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Contra Costa County elections will start mailing vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters starting Oct. 7. Mayor Darlene Gee is running for another four year term on the council, which would be her third full term.
Broadway bound? Orinda actor hopes to build on her success

Sep 24, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar From Lamorinda Idol winner to Broadway star? Arri Toshiko Glenn hopes to follow in the footsteps of at least one other local idol who made her mark on the great white way. Currently, Glenn is starring in a production of "The Prom" at the Berkeley Playhouse.
Wildfire safety and home insurance continue to be high priority

Sep 10, 2024 | lamorindaweekly.com | Sora O'Doherty

| | | | Submit | search engine by freefind advanced CivicLifeSportsSchoolsBusinessFoodOur HomesLetters/OpinionsCalendar There is so much happening on the fire prevention and fire insurance fronts that it's hard to keep up.