Orinda NewsLocal news for Orinda, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.School Notes -- Lamorinda- June 24, 2008 The Orinda school district has hired Wendy Sparks, formerly principal of Coyote Creek Elementary School in San Ramon, as principal of Glorietta Elementary School.http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/school-notes-lamorinda?fromrss=1 Dave Newhouse: Back at Mack- June 22, 2008 Twenty-three years ago, I met Brian McGhee at McClymonds High School. He was an honor student and a star athlete who had earned a football scholarship to UC Berkeley.http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/dave-newhouse-back-at-mack?fromrss=1 East Oakland fire consumes half a block of buildings- June 21, 2008 An Oakland Fire Fighter sets a hose above a five-alarm fire, Friday, June 20, 2008 on International Boulevard at 94th Ave.http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/east-oakland-fire-consumes-half-a-block-of-bui... New principals may be named for Eastin, Emanuele schools- June 20, 2008 Two women from outside the Tri-City area may be joining the New Haven Unified School District this fall as principals of Eastin and Emanuele elementary schools in Union City.http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/new-principals-may-be-named-for-eastin-emanuel... Support for gas tax hike drops with higher fuel prices- June 18, 2008 Rising gas prices have soured support for the idea of imposing a 10-cents-per-gallon gasoline tax in the Bay Area to fight global warming by paying to expand public transit or reduce traffic congestion, ...http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/support-for-gas-tax-hike-drops-with-higher-fue... Man will face child sex tourism charges in California- June 18, 2008 A 61-year-old man facing charges of child sex tourism and possession of child pornography is headed to California after a brief appearance in a Miami court.Leonard B. Auerbach of Orinda, Calif., fled the country two months ago and was deported from Cuba on Friday. He appeared in federal court Monday before Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White and was formally placed in the custody of the U.S. Marshals.The Marshals will transport him to California to face charges.Though Cuba has no extradition...http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/man-will-face-child-sex-tourism-charges-in-cal... 'Most Wanted' Orinda fugitive appears in Miami court- June 16, 2008 Former professor and real estate executive Leonard Auerbach of Orinda was scheduled to appear in federal court in Miami this morning on charges of child sex tourism and child pornography after being extradited ...http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/most-wanted-orinda-fugitive-appears-in-miami-c... More fathers juggling careers, kids- June 15, 2008 Derek Taylor , of Lafayette, hangs out with his children, from left, Oliver, Sophie and Tess during a gathering at the Berkeley Alumni House in Berkeley, Calif.http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/more-fathers-juggling-careers-kids?fromrss=1 Local beekeepers help keep plants pollinated while reaping rewards with natural honey- June 14, 2008 Pesky stings are only a minor irritant to those who revel in the beauty and wonder of raising "cute, fuzzy," honeybees.http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/local-beekeepers-help-keep-plants-pollinated-w... Cuba deports US fugitive- June 13, 2008 Cuba on Friday turned over to U.S. authorities an American fugitive sought on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography.http://www.topix.net/city/orinda-ca/2008/06/cuba-deports-us-fugitive?fromrss=1 |