October 20: News & Notes
Our neighborhood is not sitting idle. Despite the obstacles, we are organizing meetings, protesting, and holding petition drives to help
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Frog Park: Built by Neighbors, Sustained by the Community for 25 Years
It was in the early 1990s, Steve Costa was living on Avon, a couple of blocks from the DMV, when
A Desert Oasis Mural for the New East Bay Jewish Community Campus
San Francisco artist Mark Ulriksen, known for his colorful, often humorous New Yorker covers, has designed a mural outside the
Restoring Art Along the Greenbelt
If you’ve walked along FROG Park’s greenway from the DMV toward Hardy Park, you’ve likely noticed the
Beloved Crucolo Parade Returns to Rockridge Market Hall
When you combine a ginormous wheel of Italian cheese, live accordion music, and a neighborhood ready to celebrate, you get
October 6: News & Notes
Welcome to the 20th edition of Rockridge Voice. For nearly seven months, we’ve brought you neighborhood news too often
A New Sign of Neighborhood Support
You may soon spot a new shield-shaped sign outside a neighbor’s home. Safer Rockridge (SR) is offering yard
A New Chapter for Rockridge’s Jewish Community Campus
In December 2019, founders Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky bought the Dreyer’s property at 5957 Chabot Road at College
Thoughts On Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 runs from September 15 to October 15. The timing has historical significance: September 15 marks the
September 22: News & Notes
In this issue of Rockridge Voice, we look at the latest quarterly report from John Cumbelich & Associates, which shows
Rockridge Retail Market Reaches 97.6% Occupancy
Rockridge continues to stand out as one of the Bay Area’s strongest neighborhood retail districts, with 97.60 percent
Gamsa Sushi Coming Soon to College Avenue
For the past six years, since the beginning of the pandemic, chef Dahan Kim has operated a catering service, traveling
Uncle’s to Open in Wood Tavern Location
Chef Geoff Davis, owner of Oakland’s acclaimed Burdell, is bringing a new restaurant to Rockridge. Davis plans to open
The Latest Buzz on the Block
As reported elsewhere in this edition of Rockridge Voice, the latest John Cumbelich & Associates quarterly report shows Rockridge continues
Rockridge’s James Rojas and John Kamp Honored by Oakland City Council
The Oakland City Council honored Rockridge residents James Rojas and John Kamp for their contributions to Oakland and their work
Rockridge Wins Big in “Best of Oakland 2026”
Congratulations to the many Rockridge favorites who won, or placed in the top 5, in Oakland Magazine’s annual Best
Rockridge Celebrates the Library and Frog Park—All On One Fabulous Day
On Saturday, September 19, Rockridge neighbors and friends gathered to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Frog Park, and the 30th
September 8: News & Notes
In our topsy-turvy times, Rockridge continues to bring neighbors together—whether through political engagement, community activism, or celebrations of
Bella Vita Celebrates 25 Years in Rockridge
When Jennifer Viale opened Bella Vita at 5511 College Avenue in August of 1999, she was ready for a change.
August 22: News & Notes
When we launched Rockridge Voice in January, we believed that a free online news magazine focused exclusively on our local
August 11: News & Notes
Summer is winding down and the kids are back at school, but Rockridge is still rockin’ as Rock-N-Stroll
dNaga Celebrates 25 Years of Dance that Connects and Heals
For 25 years, Claudine Naganuma‘s dNaga Dance Co. has shown that dance can do far more than entertain…
New Location, Same Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine and Warm Hospitality
After more than 20 years serving authentic Ethiopian cuisine on Grand Avenue, Enssaro has begun a new chapter in its
St. Augustine Church Invites All to Free Annual Feast-ival on August 30
St. Augustine Church invites the entire community to its annual Feast-ival on Sunday, August 30. The free celebration will
July 28: News and Notes
As local conversations about land use continue, Rockridge residents are increasingly forced to respond to outside forces rather than work
After 40 Years, Carol Scott’s Photos Reveal Rare Moments of Music Icons
For more than four decades, Carol Scott's photographs sat quietly in boxes, their negatives carefully preserved, until now.
Councilmember Zac Unger Holds Town Hall on Impact of New Laws on Local Development
For a third time in two months, Rockridge residents gathered to address concerns about the two luxury senior housing projects, one with two huge towers, that are being proposed for the neighborhood.
July 14: News & Notes
Housing, Yes… Towers, No As Rockridge residents begin to understand the full impact of the proposed developments planned for the
Rendered with Care: Summer Solace Brings Traditional Tallow Skincare to Rockridge
When Megan Bre Camp opened Summer Solace on Claremont Avenue in Rockridge, she brought more than a skincare line. She brought years of experience in traditional food preparation, regenerative agriculture, and artisan craftsmanship.
Tom Chantler Channels a Lifetime of Experience into Art and Design
When you visit Tom Chantler in his Rockridge garage workshop, you’ll see a large workbench surrounded by drawers of tools and supplies.