Unacceptable Conditions for Neighbors and Pedestrians
Dear Editor, I wrote to William Gilchrist, Director of Planning and Building Development, on April 17, 2026, to express my
BODYROK Expands East Bay Fitness Options
BODYROK is now open at 5901 College Avenue. The Pilates-inspired fitness studio offers 45-minute, full-body strength training
Rockridge District Association
ROCKRIDGE VOICE SPONSOR: The Rockridge District Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the neighborhood through promotional
Who Decides Rockridge’s Future?
If Rockridge residents feel increasingly powerless over the future of their neighborhood, there’s a reason. The frustration surrounding the
May 19 Update: 6230 Claremont Development Project
The project at 6230 Claremont continues to move forward. City staff declared the application complete on April 21, 2026, which
Update: Electronic Billboards at Lake Temescal Withdrawn by Council Member Charlene Wang
Dear Editor, A five-month collective effort by Friends of Lake Temescal to stop the Oakland City Council from contracting
Blanca’s Home Cleaning Service
ROCKRIDGE VOICE SPONSOR: Let’s be honest—at the end of the day, there’s not enough time or energy
Questioning the Cost of High-Rise Development
I have lived in Rockridge for 47 years. When my husband and I first moved here, the space now occupied
Time to Stand Up
Central planners don’t have a good record historically. Try as they might, they just lack the information the rest
Rockridge Residents Push Back on Housing Plans at Community Meeting
We attended the annual meeting of the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) on April 23. The concerns of many attendees
Proposed Construction Impact on Claremont Middle School
I’ve been following the responses to the proposed residential towers at the Trader Joe’s site, and I’d