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🌱 Meet the Orinda literacy teacher honored as County Teacher of the Year

Orinda, California Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Orinda! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Orinda literacy teacher honored as County Teacher of the Year

Also on today's calendar: Candy Kingdom 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fix a broken pizza? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official California election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brentwood, Orinda educators reflect on being county's teachers of year (mercurynews.com) — Orinda readers can celebrate that Sleepy Hollow Elementary literacy specialist and Orinda native Stephanie Sado has been named a 2026–27 Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year. She helped build Orinda’s districtwide K–5 reading intervention program, using evidence-based, multisensory lessons to support struggling readers. The story also profiles Brentwood’s Rebecca St. Michel, another honoree devoted to inclusive teaching.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found them!
    Lost dogs, missing dogs. Have anyone seen these dogs? Pest service people unlocked the door without noticing us and they run away this afternoon… (Nextdoor North Orinda)
  • Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T1926) in Berkeley. Apply here.
  • Ashby Lumber posted a job opening for Receiving - Stocking in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orinda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

  • National Ag Day Contest Challenges Students To Explore How Technology Can Strengthen Rural America (americanagnetwork.com)

Moraga

Walnut Creek

  • Long-Stalled Walnut Creek Outdoor Entertainment Venue Status Still Pending (patch.com)
  • 'The Hiring Has Begun' - Beloved Walnut Creek Bar Reinvented Downtown (patch.com)

Ok Orinda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do you fix a broken pizza?" — With tomato paste! (Thank you Douglas D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Orinda

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