Orinda Village in California
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KPFA

KPFA is a listener-funded progressive talk radio and music radio station located in Berkeley, California, broadcasting to the San Francisco Bay Area. KPFA airs public news, public affairs, talk, and music programming. The station signed on-the-air April 15, 1949, as the first Pacifica station. The aims of the station are to promote cultural diversity, promote pluralistic cultural expression, contribute to a lasting understanding between individuals of all nations, races, creeds and colours.

Located at 37.865, -122.221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Culture of Berkeley, California, Pacifica Radio stations, Media in Berkeley, California, Radio stations established in 1949

Caldecott Tunnel fire

The Caldecott Tunnel fire killed seven people in the north tube of the Caldecott Tunnel, on State Route 24 between Oakland and Orinda in the US state of California just after midnight on 7 April 1982. It is one of the few major tunnel fires involving a cargo normally considered to be highly flammable, namely gasoline. At the time of the accident, the Caldecott tunnel complex consisted of three tubes (or "bores") side-by-side, each 0.7 mi long .

Located at 37.858, -122.213 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Oakland, California, Road accidents in the United States, Transport disasters in 1982, Fires in California, Tunnel disasters, 1982 in California, Transportation disasters in California

Orinda (BART station)

Orinda is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station in Orinda, California. The station has an island platform in the center median of State Route 24. The station is east of the Caldecott Tunnel. Service at this station began on May 21, 1973, following the completion of the Berkeley Hills Tunnel, which connects it to Rockridge Station. This station is in BART District 1 and is represented by Gail Murray who is also current BART President.

Located at 37.8784, -122.184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bay Area Rapid Transit stations in Contra Costa County, California, Railway stations opened in 1973

Redwood Valley Railway

The Redwood Valley Railway is a ridable miniature railroad in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, California. It was established in 1952 by Erich Thomsen, and has expanded to 1.25 miles of track and over 160,000 passengers a year. The railroad uses 5" scale model live steam locomotives on a 15 narrow gauge track. Rides last approximately 12 minutes. As of September 2011, tickets for adults and children are $3 (children under 2 years old ride free). A five-ride ticket costs $12.

Located at 37.8805, -122.223 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Heritage railroads in California, Railroad museums in California, Transportation in Contra Costa County, California, Visitor attractions in Contra Costa County, California, 15 inch gauge railways, Tilden Regional Park

Briones Reservoir

Briones Reservoir is an open cut terminal water storage reservoir owned and operated by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). It is located in the hills northeast of Orinda, California. It is formed by Briones Dam, an earthen dam completed in 1964. The reservoir is the largest of EBMUD’s five East Bay terminal reservoirs with a total capacity of 60,510 acre·ft, and it has a total watershed of 8.59 square miles (22 km²).

Located at 37.915, -122.205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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East Bay Municipal Utility District, Reservoirs in Contra Costa County, California, Dams in California, United States local public utility dams, Dams completed in 1964

Lake El Toyonal

Lake El Toyonal is a small lake in Contra Costa County, California in an unincorporated area of parklands between Orinda and Berkeley.

Located at 37.8983, -122.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lakes of Contra Costa County, California, Lakes of the San Francisco Bay Area

Briones Valley

The Briones Valley is a major geological feature of Contra Costa County, California and runs between Mount Diablo and the county seat of Martinez. Also it is the seat of many riparian watersheds, especially of Alhambra Creek. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:37|54|50|N|122|12|30|W|type:landmark_region:US-CA_source:GNIS |primary |name= }}

Located at 37.9139, -122.208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Landforms of Contra Costa County, California, Valleys of California

Holden High School (California)

Holden High School is a private, non-profit school. Founded in 1969, it is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and its diplomas are recognized by the State of California. The students are from all over the Bay Area, and reported to reflect the Bay Area's diversity.

Located at 37.8856, -122.189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Private high schools in California