It was like stepping back in time in a corner of Happy Valley last week - students from Springhill Elementary School got the chance to spend a day living as colonial-era children. It was all part of ...

Campolindo graduate Heather Wilson is the picture of health and femininity, her flowing blonde tresses caressing her shoulders. It's hard to believe that this woman once had a day job in banking while ...

Scott Parker is nothing if not persistent; passionate and stubborn may also be words used to describe the Moraga resident. What began more than three years ago as a way to kill a few hours while his ...

For many high school seniors, it can be a difficult time progressing from high school to college, whether it's in the arts, theater, academics or sports. In his time at Campolindo High School, Aidan ...

After an extensive search, Orinda selected Hercules city manager David Biggs to succeed outgoing city manager Steve Salomon. Biggs, who will start with Orinda in April, has a long career in the ...

There is no greater annual sporting event that captures the attention of the country than Super Bowl Sunday. In the buildup to the game, there is as much analysis done as there is for a presidential ...

Auto incident, 2/20/10 Officers responded to Burger King on a report of a domestic disturbance between a male and female, but were unable to find the pair. Seconds later police dispatch reported a ...

Using two pots, heat chicken broth in one and in the other heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, shallots and green onions. Cook until onions are translucent and then add the Arborio rice and cook ...

The simple and sharp design of Bill and Maria Watermans' house hugs the natural terrain of its Orinda hill. It could be a very recent creation, but in fact came out of the imagination of Sim Bruce ...

Thus far, January has indeed been a windy month. Optimism is my true direction. The vernal equinox is still two months away, yet my jonquils are already perfuming my landscape. Daffodils are a symbol ...

Our fragile brains prefer to categorize, even stereotype, when it comes to people. That's why Orinda's David DeSilva, construction company executive v.p., race car driver, surfer, gentle father of 4 ...