City of Orinda est 1985
 Orinda Outlook
"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"

For the week of July 8, 2013

 By City Manager

Janet S. Keeter
Police Activity

 

Orinda Police arrests include, one DUI, one outstanding warrant, and one assault with a deadly weapon on an Officer/DUI.  

 

In the past week, there have been 2 residential burglaries, one on the 20 block of Van Ripper Lane and one on the 20 block of Muth Road.

 

We also had one grand theft crime at Theatre Square and one petty theft on the 300 block of Camino Sobrante.

New Smart Phone Application Gives Orinda Residents Instant Access to Emergency Response Information

 

Have you ever heard the sound of approaching sirens and wondered "what's going on?" Now Orinda residents can have their smart phone notify them when Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) units are dispatched. "PulsePoint" is an application for IOS and Android phones that allows users to set up notifications, locate active emergency incidents on a map, see where the nearest Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is and even listen to the firefighter's live radio traffic. Best of all the application is free!

 

To install the PulsePoint application simply search PulsePoint in the Apple App Store or in Android Apps on Google Play.

 

Staying informed about what's going on around you is one of FEMA's three key elements for personal emergency preparedness - Have a Plan, Make a Kit, Stay Informed!

 

For more information contact the Orinda Citizen Corps Council at orindaccc@cityoforinda.org or Dennis Rein, Lamorinda's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at Moraga-Orinda Fire District at drein@mofd.org.
Photos by Paul M. Koenig
  
Thanks to the Orinda Association for a great 4th of July event!! 
The Boy Scouts led the parade and our City Council and Mayor were on hand to wave to the enthusiastic crowds.  Congratulations goes to the Mechanics Bank who won "Grand Prize - Best Overall!" and a big thanks for the hardworking Parade Judges!

 
Photo provided by Jessica Smith                                                  Photo provided by Sue Breedlove
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 be available until July 31, 2013, and 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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