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Orinda, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Orinda! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much will Orinda FAIR Plan premiums jump—and what can you do?
  • How Orinda was linked to America’s deadliest school bus crash

Also on today's calendar: Meals on Wheels Diablo Region 5th Annual Dining to Deliver Gala & Auction ✨ and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Low clouds, then sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
  • Monday: Low clouds breaking; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousands of Bay Area homeowners face steep wildfire insurance hikes as FAIR Plan rates jump 30% (thecooldown.com) — Orinda homeowners relying on California’s FAIR Plan face an average 31% wildfire insurance premium hike starting October 15, with about 2,000 local homes affected. The story explains why rates are jumping, how state lawmakers are responding, and what residents can do now to explore alternatives and potential discounts before the increase hits.
   

• Martinez Ceremony Marks 50th Anniversary Of Deadly I-680 High School Bus Crash (claycord.com) — Orinda appears here as the destination for the Yuba City High School choir whose bus crashed in Martinez 50 years ago, prompting a memorial ceremony this week. The remembrance highlighted the 28 lives lost, honored survivors and first responders, and noted how the tragedy led to major nationwide school bus safety improvements and redesign of the original off-ramp.
   

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  • Grass cutting for June 1 fire abatement
    Hello all Any recommendations or estimated costs for annual cutting our hillside grass.. about 1/2 an acre or so. Thank you !! (Nextdoor Del Rey)
  • University of California Berkeley posted a job opening for Assistant Director, Compliance - Intercollegiate Athletics (05173U) #70612 - 70612 in Berkeley. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ticket Counter Agent in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orinda here.

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Ok Orinda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Orinda

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.