Eyes on Rockridge: Music, Dance, and Zen — The Remarkable Journey of Yoshi Akiba
You must first walk a long path of stepping stones to reach the Rockridge home of Yoshi Akiba and Rev.
Susana England: A Life Shaped by Art and Design
When Susana England bought her 900-square-foot house in lower Rockridge in 1986, she wished it had more light and a
Frog Park’s Climatescape Enters Its Third Year: What’s Coming Next
In the late summer of 2023, what had once been a derelict playground, then a rose garden, then a patch
It’s the PEOPLE
Ask most people why they live in Rockridge, and you will quickly detect a group of common reasons: wonderful and
Latest
Extravagant Grooming Lounge: More Than a Barber Shop
College at Broadway continues to emerge as a vibrant retail destination, where new businesses build loyal followings, and established local
The Future of CCA’s Oakland Campus
On January 13, 2026, President David C. Howse, the 10th president of California College of the Arts (CCA), announced that
Local Playwright Schaeffer Nelson Brings Comic Solo Show to SF Playground’s SoloFest
Rockridge-based horror writer, playwright, and performer Schaeffer Nelson premieres his latest solo play, The Specimen, as part of SF Playground’
Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council
You’re invited to the bi-monthly meeting of the Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council on Thursday, February 12, 2026,
Casual Carpool: A Rockridge Invention
by Mal Singer The practice of casual carpooling, until temporarily curtailed by the pandemic, became a popular way to commute
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Rockridge Voices Speak [video]
Welcome to Rockridge Voice, a new media platform for the Rockridge community. We are just getting started, so we decided
A Promise Kept: The Heart Behind Rockridge Royal Cleaners
Rockridge Royal Cleaners has been serving the Rockridge community for 40 years. Current owner David Kim became close to the
Rockridge Finds a New Way to Recycle
You’ve probably noticed the cubic white bins on porches around the neighborhood. If you’ve wondered what they are,
Opinions
Gentrification and Rockridge’s Shifting Identity
Gentrification can take many forms. Race is the obvious one, but ageism and gender are other powerful forces. In Rockridge,
Meet People in Rockridge — No Dog Required
At a recent Rockridge block party, I marveled to my neighbor that I’d never seen many of the people
Rockridge’s Sense of Place: What Makes It Special — and Worth Protecting
Lower Rockridge — what I call Baja Rockridge — is changing. Once rooted in relationships, it’s becoming more and more defined
Letters to the Editor
Dear Xocolate Lover
by Malena Lopez-Maggi I’m going to rip this band-aid off quickly: our Rockridge store is closing. Our last day
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
Sponsors
Stea Realty Group
SPONSORED by: stea realty group With over 130 homes sold in Rockridge, we’ve reduced the art of selling to
ManniStudio / Damon Manni Craftsman of Rockridge
This newsletter is sponsored by: Damon Manni studio From his well-tuned workshop right here in Rockridge, Damon creates unique and
Becky’s Chinese Restaurant
This newsletter is sponsored by: Becky’s Chinese restaurant Becky’s Chinese Restaurant is a family-style, sit-down restaurant at 5620
California Brain Games
This newsletter is sponsored by: California Brain Games Research shows that brain plasticity continues late into life, and older brains