Toucan wrangler in Lafayette helps capture wandering bright-billed bird
Two wandering toucans have been flying about the skies over the East Bay, but one pastor-turned-toucan-wrangler helped capture one of the bright-billed birds.
Bay Area native leaves firefighting job to play professional soccer
Bay Area native Megan Reid says she is right where she was destined to be, playing professional soccer, in a league with some of the sports biggest stars. Reid grew up in Orinda but, just as she was finding her footing, she was hit with a heartbreaking loss.
Passenger falls out of car on Highway 24, fatally struck by another vehicle
A man died Friday night when he fell out of a car on Highway 24 near Orinda. Officials said another car fatally struck the individual after he fell out of the passenger side of the moving vehicle.
Person on track, disabled train lead to major delays on BART
It was a rough morning for East Bay BART service Tuesday. A person on the track between the Bay Fair and Hayward stations reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. led to major delays on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions.
Fatal crash in Orinda knocks out power for thousands
Police in Orinda asked the public to avoid Moraga Way at Glorietta Saturday due to a fatal crash.
Fawn rescued after falling into Orinda swimming pool, returns back to mom
A baby deer was helped out of an Orinda swimming pool after getting stuck on Sunday.
Death on BART tracks shuts down Orinda station for hours
A person died on Monday after being struck by a train at the Orinda station, according to BART officials.
Bay Area woman battling cancer survives bear attack while visiting Tahoe
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.
PG&E says it was well-prepared for storm as it works to restore power
Pacific Gas & Electric is continuing to work around the clock to restore power to pockets of several communities in the East Bay.
San Pablo Creek in Orinda is flowing
Just a week earlier, barely any water was flowing down the creek. Now, water is really flowing.
Tree trimmer killed in accidental fall outside Moraga Country Club
Orinda police are investigating a deadly accident that claimed the life of a tree trimmer Wednesday outside of the Moraga Country Club, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District confirmed with KTVU.
75-year-old Bay Area nurse runs 35th Boston Marathon with longest active streak among women in the race
A 75-year-old Bay Area woman completed a remarkable feat last week as she ran the Boston Marathon for the 35th straight time. Orinda resident Patty Hung crossed the finish line with the distinction of having the longest active finish streak among women runners in the storied race.
Orinda Theatre thrilled for release of latest James Bond movie
KTVU FOX 2's Frank Somerville spoke with Derek Zemrak, owner and operator of the Orinda Theatre, about how they're excited about the latest film releases.
'Road rage' shooting near Caldecott Tunnel causes nightmare traffic backup
A shooting between two vehicles on eastbound Highway 24, near the Caldecott Tunnel, led to massive traffic delays, officials said on Thursday.
2 Bay Area lawmakers want to reform California's recall election process
One day after Governor Gavin Newsom beat back efforts to recall him, two Bay Area democratic lawmakers say it is time to fix what they say is a broken system.
Police briefly advise residents to shelter-in-place in Orinda
Police on Monday advised residents of Orinda to shelter-in-place in the area of La Cresta and Altamont Drive. But the advisory was quickly lifted after a call of a home invasion was determined to be unfounded.
Orinda to consider holding its popular Fourth of July Parade this year
The Orinda City Council on Tuesday will consider bringing back the city's annual Fourth of July Parade and associated activities, after last year's festivities were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Convicted burglar is 1st to be resentenced in Contra Costa County under new law
An incarcerated person convicted in 2005 for an Orinda burglary is the first person in Contra Costa County to have their sentence reduced under a 2019 state law allowing a district attorney to recommend a prisoner be resentenced.
East Bay fire district deploys neighborhood fire ambassadors
A group of residents in the Moraga Orinda Fire District are preparing to go door-to-door to spread the word about wildfire safety.
Excitement abounds as dozens of East Bay schools reopen
Dozens of schools in the East Bay reopened on Wednesday, welcoming back students to the classroom for the first time in months.