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Orinda, California

Orinda is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States.
Population 19,514

Top Events in Orinda History

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1841Architecture
The Moraga Adobe was built in 1841, and is the oldest building in the East Bay.
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1888Architecture
The Orinda Park post office opened in 1888.
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1895History
The post office's name was changed to Orinda in 1895.
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1937History
Orinda's popularity as a year-round residence grew after the 1937 completion of the Caldecott Tunnel, which provided easier access to the west.
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1985Government
Bisected by California State Route 24 and framed by its rolling oak-covered hills, the city of Orinda was incorporated on July 1, 1985.
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1992History
Once a Republican stronghold, Orinda has trended Democratic since 1992.
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2019History
== Government == As of February 10, 2019, Orinda has 14,020 registered voters, with 6,692 (47.7%) registered as Democrats, 3,176 (22.7%) registered as Republicans, and 3,662 (2...

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Historical Timeline

1841Architecture
The Moraga Adobe was built in 1841, and is the oldest building in the East Bay.
1888Architecture
The Orinda Park post office opened in 1888.
1895History
The post office's name was changed to Orinda in 1895.
1937History
Orinda's popularity as a year-round residence grew after the 1937 completion of the Caldecott Tunnel, which provided easier access to the west.
1985Government
Bisected by California State Route 24 and framed by its rolling oak-covered hills, the city of Orinda was incorporated on July 1, 1985.
1992History
Once a Republican stronghold, Orinda has trended Democratic since 1992.
2019History
== Government == As of February 10, 2019, Orinda has 14,020 registered voters, with 6,692 (47.7%) registered as Democrats, 3,176 (22.7%) registered as Republicans, and 3,662 (2...

Did You Know?

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Orinda is located in the state of California.
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Orinda has a population of 19,514 residents.
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The city's population as of the 2020 census is estimated at 19,514 residents.

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Famous People from Orinda, California

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Patricia C. Dunn
Businesswoman, Executive · Born Mar 27, 1953 · Died Dec 4, 2011 (age 58)
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Steve Glazer
Politician · Born Aug 10, 1957 · Age 68
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Holly Kinser
Lobbyist · Born 1965 · Age 61
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Frank C. Newman
Judge · Born Jul 17, 1917 · Died Feb 18, 1996 (age 78)
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Clint Evans
Baseball Coach · Born Apr 2, 1889 · Died Mar 10, 1975 (age 85)
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