Will Budgetary Woes End Orinda's Fourth of July Parade? Naw...

Orinda's Fourth of July parade, a fixture in the city since the early 80s, was reportedly in doubt after city staff indicated that money needed to pay for police services during the event may not be immediately available.

The news surfaced Wednesday, with the city's business leaders expressing consternation and hope that additional funds could be found to keep the parade up and running. The money, it was said, was needed to pay police for traffic control and police services on parade day.

Patch calls to city officials and parade organizers were not returned Thursday, but we'd be willing to bet the money could be found with a little digging.

Everyone loves a parade.

Speaking of local politics, Patchers are busy devouring candidate's statements provided by each of the three folks running for District II supervisor. Proving yet again that Lamorinda Patch readers have agile minds and a taste for the issues, our readership indicators soared when statements by candidates , and first surfaced on our pages.

Look for more political news coverage going forward.

And, from the World of Sports, looks like it's Campolindo vs. Dougherty Valley on Saturday afternoon for the NCS Division II baseball championship. Game is at the Oakland Coliseum.

And, not to be outDONed, Acalanes High plays Tamalpais High for the Division III baseball crown at 1 p.m. on Saturday at their home field.

Best of luck to all.