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Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• OPD officer steps into newly created position for community benefit (lamorindaweekly.com) — Orinda has created a new Day Officer position, filled by Officer Chanel Taliaferro, to focus on school safety, emergency preparedness, and support for local businesses. Working flexible daytime hours, she'll be a regular presence at campuses, community events, and Miramonte games, aiming to strengthen relationships between residents and the Orinda Police Department.
• OIS student Aiden Meng recognized for spelling bee performance (lamorindaweekly.com) — Orinda is celebrating seventh-grader Aiden Meng of Orinda Intermediate School, who tied for sixth place at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Orinda City Council and state representatives honored him with a proclamation, praising his hard work, poise, and the pride he brings to his school and the wider Orinda community.
• Martinez man accused of fatally stabbing 68-year-old during attempted burglary denied bail (cbsnews.com) — A Martinez man accused of a fatal stabbing during an attempted burglary has been denied bail, and court records show he was previously accused of targeting two Orinda homes in April. The case is raising questions about pretrial release decisions and public safety, while federal authorities have also placed an immigration detainer on the suspect.
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