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 Orinda Outlook
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For the week of July 1, 2013

 By City Manager

Janet S. Keeter
Police Activity

 

Orinda Police arrests included an arrest for possession of a stolen vehicle and vandalism, and a Warrant arrest for possession of dangerous drugs.

 

The investigation unit continued follow up investigations on recent residential burglaries. The unit did surveillance on suspects in Oakland that might be responsible for the residential burglaries. They also went to Antioch to do surveillance on suspects by using their stolen computer. They are also doing a probation search on a subject living in Rodeo who might be related to crimes in Orinda.  Orinda detectives are working closely with Lafayette, Fremont, and Oakland Police Departments and the Sheriff's Office on all of the recent burglary cases. Progress has been made and some of the stolen items from Lafayette cases have been recovered.

 

Scott Tracy represented Orinda Police at the Summerfest held at the Community Park on Sunday June 22nd. Scott handed out fingerprint packets for the kids and also fingerprinted approximately 40 kids.

 

A citizen on Warford Terrace advised that she was very happy with the way Orinda Police are stepping up patrol in her neighborhood. She saw Officer Patacsil in her neighborhood and he stopped and offered suggestions on how to keep her neighborhood safe.

 

Theft activity for the week:  

 

                        Crime Type:                        General Locations:


                        5 Residential Burglaries       50 Block Brookside
                                                                     600 Block Fox Run
                                                                     80 Block La Cuesta
                                                                     20 Block Bobolink
                                                                     10 Block Queensbrook

 

                         2 Auto Thefts                       300 Block Camino Pablo
                                                                      Wilder/Highway 24

 

                         1 Petty Theft                        10 Block La Campana

 
Allied Waste Services
 
In observance of the 4th of July Holiday, the offices of Allied Waste Services will be closed, however there will be regular container service for garbage and recycling.  If you have any questions, contact Allied Waste Services at 925-685-4711.

Public Works and Planning Departments

 

Manzanita Bridge - In the past few weeks, City staff and our Construction Manager have met with Caltrans to review project compliance with the environmental permits and with Caltrans/FHWA project reporting requirements.  No significant issues were found.  The construction of the new bridge is moving ahead nicely and is on schedule. 

 

Tarabrook Storm Drainage - The project was advertised for bids on Thursday, June 27th and the bid opening is scheduled for July 18th.  

Parks & Recreation

 

The Orinda Adult Basketball league kicked off this week with seven teams tipping off this season. There are six returning teams and one team that is comprised of ten free agents. This season is poised to be another competitive and exciting season!

 

The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the City's first ever teen camp. "Summer Outeens" takes local teens on various trips to fun destinations all over the bay area. The first week of camp is July 8, where campers will embark on journeys to Sky High Sports, Great America and Waterworld. The second week takes place July 29-August 2 and takes campers rock climbing, to Six Flags and to Boomers for mini golf, go karts and water boats. Each week concludes with water play and a BBQ at Wilder Park. This summer should be one to remember for our teens. 

 

Like Us on Facebook! The City of Orinda Parks and Recreation Department has launched a Facebook page. We will use this platform to advertise upcoming classes, events, and programs and to share all the great activities happening in our parks and facilities. If you are on Facebook please like our page!

CERT Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly Lamorinda CERT meeting will be held on Monday, July 8th at 7:00pm in the Orinda Library Garden Room. This the seventh monthly training of 2013, and the topic will be Basic Water Safety and Rescue Techniques.
If you plan to attend, or for more information go to: http://lamorindacert.org/
Contra Costa County Library
  
The Contra Costa County Library would like your input on a variety of issues in order to better serve the needs of our community. Your feedback will help them greatly in their planning process. Please share this survey link - ccclib.org/mylibrary - with family, friends, neighbors and colleagues so they can voice their opinions too.

The survey will take you about 3 minutes to complete.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.
Janet Keeter
City Manager

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