Three Generations Strong: The Enduring Legacy of George & Walt’s
Rockridge has no shortage of restaurants and bars, but few carry the history of George & Walt’s. For generations
Kai Drekmeier: Lifelong Coach and Unofficial Mayor of Rockridge
Taking our Sunday morning walk through a Rockridge neighborhood, my husband noticed several cultural masks displayed on the trunk of
Oakland Restaurant Week Returns to Rockridge
Oakland Restaurant Week: March 12th-March 22nd. Fresh off being named the #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by
Planning Without the Public: The SB79 Decision Affecting North Oakland
by Justin Smart, Guest Author State Senate Bill SB79 (the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act) was signed by
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Oakland Activates Automated Speed Safety Cameras
Speed safety cameras are now active across Oakland. The city is one of six jurisdictions in California participating in a
The Yoni Temple Turns 15
Originally located on Telegraph Avenue in a space known for its eclectic, funky atmosphere, The Yoni Temple had a strong
Crime Progress and Concerns: NCPC Meeting Report
The Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) met February 12 in a hybrid session at the Rockridge Library to
Sunday Parking Meter Enforcement Begins April 12
The City of Oakland is ending the grace period for its new Sunday parking meter operations, and enforcement will begin
Torn Between Two Worlds: Reflections of a Danish-American Immigrant
This is a tough time to be an immigrant in America. Without regard to legal status, country of origin, or
Pedal for Public Schools at the 18th Annual Ride-4-A-Reason
What began in 2009 with four parents biking from Oakland Tech to the State Capitol, Ride 4 A Reason (R4R)
Happy 90th Birthday, Moretha Foster Parker
by Melissa Parker, Guest Author Moretha Foster Parker is an African American woman and small business entrepreneur working in property
What's Up with This Red Zone?
By Joe Johnston, Roaming Reporter For many years, I’ve wondered why the curb in front of 5324 College Ave.
Opinions
A “Sustainable” Renter’s Life for Me in Rockridge
As a child, I grew up in a single-family home and always assumed that was the end goal — especially for
6230 Claremont: Understanding the Local Impact of State Building Regulations
by Jack Gearson, Guest Author Last summer, I learned that two real estate developers, Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group,
Being Connected to the Rockridge Ecosystem
Stepping into our 350-square-foot apartment, your eye is immediately drawn to the view of Rockridge at the base of the
Where Home Meets the Sidewalk
Walking down the streets of Rockridge is always full of surprises; you never know what plants will be in bloom.
Letters to the Editor
Shining a Light on the 6230 Claremont Project
by Jack Gerson, Guest Author My wife and I have lived on Auburn Avenue for 29 years, adjacent to the
Update Feb 22: Growing Opposition to LED Electronic Billboards at Lake Temescal
by Jeff Kahn, Guest Author Despite growing opposition, the proposal to construct five huge electric LED billboard towers at sites
Dear Xocolate Lover
by Malena Lopez-Maggi, owner of Xocolate Shop I’m going to rip this band-aid off quickly: our Rockridge store is
Electronic Billboards at Lake Temescal?
by Jeffery Kahn Five huge electric LED billboards have been proposed to be erected in Oakland. Most of the billboards
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Saffron Kitchen
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Stea Realty Group
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ManniStudio / Damon Manni Craftsman of Rockridge
Sponsored by: Damon Manni Studio — From his well-tuned workshop right here in Rockridge, Damon creates unique and functional daily-ware pottery
Becky’s Chinese Restaurant
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