Campolindo Edges Out Miramonte as Best High School in Lamorinda & Walnut Creek

May 9, 2012 11:30 am

The US News & World Report has come out with their latest high school rankings, and Campolindo High School in Moraga has come out on top in Lamorinda and Walnut Creek, just edging out Miramonte High School in Orinda. The rankings for the Acalanes Union district can be viewed here, and for California here.

State Rankings

#20 – Campolindo (Moraga)
#21 – Miramonte (Orinda)
#51 – Acalanes (Lafayette)
#92 – Las Lomas (Walnut Creek)
#227 – Northgate (Walnut Creek)

Northgate received a silver medal while all Acalanes Union high schools received a gold medal. Nearby Dublin High School was ranked #4 in California but that may be an error as it shows a 7:1 student/teacher ratio which seems too low for a public school.

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Recently Opened – Tiny Feet in Orinda

April 26, 2012 8:30 am

Tiny Feet, a new children’s shoe store in the Orinda Theatre Square, opened last December, and is I believe the only children’s shoe store in all of Lamorinda. There is a little play area in one corner and is nicely decorated throughout. Check out the interior below:

If you’re in the market for high quality children’s shoes I would definitely check this place out.

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Barbacoa Opening Soon in Orinda

April 19, 2012 11:30 am

Opening soon in Orinda Theatre Square is the wood-fired Mexican grill Barbacoa. Diablo Dish reports it should be open by June, and that chef Jason Moniz will remain at nearby Table 24 as well. I look forward to the ‘six-foot “barbacoa” wood fired grill’. Stay tuned…

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Anahid Designs Florist Opening April 20th in Orinda Theatre Square

April 19, 2012 8:30 am

It’s been a while since I’ve been to the Orinda Theatre Square and I have to say it’s really coming alive with new stores and restaurants. A new florist is having a soft opening on Friday called Anahid Designs. They were originally located in Santa Monica, then San Lorenzo and the owner has been doing floral designs the past 12 years. They are available for weddings and special events.

Check out an example of their work:

The grand opening will be held on May 5th. Just in time for Mother’s Day.

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Man Driving White Lexus Killed in Crash on Highway 24 in Orinda

April 18, 2012 4:15 pm

photo by Flickr user kaylacasey

The Contra Costa Times reported that a Pleasant Hill man died in a crash on Highway 24 earlier today after hitting a tree. It was reported that the driver was driving erratically. A pit bull in the car survived.

I happened to drive past the accident, well after it happened but before the car was removed and couldn’t believe what happened to the car. I’ve never seen a car so smashed up before.

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