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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Public Safety
Marin controlled burn sends smoke into Orinda, Lafayette
Smoke from Marin County prescribed burns drifted into Orinda and Lafayette this week, prompting city advisories to limit outdoor activity — no local fire was burning.
Public Safety
Lamorinda wildfire plan moves toward final rankings
The Diablo Firesafe Council held its final Regional Priority Plan stakeholder meeting Aug. 20 as it works to prioritize wildfire fuel-reduction, evacuation and related projects across Alameda and Contra Costa counties for future grant consideration.
Public Safety
Marin controlled burn sends smoke into Orinda, Lafayette
Smoke from Marin County prescribed burns drifted into Orinda and Lafayette this week, prompting city advisories to limit outdoor activity — no local fire was burning.
Public Safety
Marin controlled burn sends smoke into Orinda, Lafayette
Smoke from Marin County prescribed burns drifted into Orinda and Lafayette this week, prompting city advisories to limit outdoor activity — no local fire was burning.
Public Safety
Lamorinda's three councils convened jointly to address evacuation planning, traffic signals, and Moraga Way
Orinda, Lafayette, and Moraga held a joint council session on Thursday, July 16, at St. Mary's College to hear reports on a countywide evacuation study, the Moraga Way redesign, smart traffic signals, and BART, though official minutes and outcomes have not yet been posted.
Public Safety
Orinda council to weigh $505,400 wildfire contract, new emergency plan Tuesday
The Orinda City Council meets Tuesday, July 21, with a packed agenda that includes a $505,400 wildfire evacuation contract extension, a new Emergency Operations Plan, housing zoning changes, and a downtown facade grant ordinance.
Public Safety
Orinda homeowners spend $4.49 for every $1 in city fire fuel rebates as fund passes halfway mark
Orinda's Measure R-funded Fire Fuel Reduction Incentive Program has committed 55% of its $400,000 budget to 309 homeowners, while the city's free chipper service removed 456 cubic yards of vegetation in June 2026, according to the city's latest progress report.
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