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Orinda, California Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Orinda! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 Garden Tour May 8 & 9 hosted by Danville/Alamo/Walnut Creek AAUW at various
  • Don Arbor and the Bay Area All-Stars at Lucca Bar & Grill
  • Mini Makers at the Orinda Library at Orinda Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 65, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I wanted to highlight a newly published scientific article from Matt Ritter at Cal Poly on Urban Trees in the LA Fires.
    Please give it a read. I think it can add to all of our understanding of fire risk mitigation. From Matt Ritter: “I want to share that our paper,… (Nextdoor Downtown Orinda)
  • We are considering switching from Comcast to another provider due to the ever increasing crazy cost!
    Curious if anyone has experience with another provider in our area - maybe AT&T? Thanks! We are in Sleepy hollow off Tarry lane. (Nextdoor Sleepy Hollow)
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Worker and Receiver in Moraga. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor - Full Time in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orinda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

  • Stewart Heating, Plumbing & Air Conditioning Donates Water Heater to Dog Rescue (usatoday.com)

Moraga

  • McClatchy star QB Daisy Throckmorton signs to play college flag football in CA (sacbee.com)
  • Mexican singer Lucia honoring her roots and love of Sarah Vaughan (mercurynews.com)

Berkeley

  • Exclusive first look at Berkeley's new Sightglass cafe (berkeleyside.org)
  • Igniting a passion for science at the Martinez STEM Fair (berkeley.edu)
  • Ask.com no more: Jeeves gets retired after 30 years (domaingang.com)

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: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)
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