Let’s Be Reasonable
Dear Editor: I am writing about 6230 Claremont Avenue, which is two blocks from my home. Let me be clear:
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Reel-Life Legacies
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Penelope’s Aesthetics
<— Back to Bulletin Board To me, healthy skin is an important form of self-expression. Vibrant, supple, luminous, healthy-
Jewelry Repair
<— Back to Bulletin Board When the publishing world went digital, I realized I no longer had an interest in
Len Lauro
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East Bay Jewish Community Campus Reaches Major Construction Milestones
The East Bay Jewish Community Campus continues to make significant progress toward its transformation into a vibrant hub for Jewish
Sfizio Joins First Ever “Pay What You Can Day” on August 26
On August 26, restaurants around the world will come together for the first international Pay What You Can Day, an
Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council to Host Community Public Safety Meeting Aug. 13
The Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) invites residents to its next public safety meeting on Thursday, August 13,
Conversation, not Demolition
Dear Editor: I am very concerned about the proposal to demolish the Rockridge Trader Joe’s at 5727 College Avenue
Rockridge Comes Alive with Music and Art As Rock-N-Stroll Returns to College Avenue
The Rockridge District Association invites the community to experience Rock-N-Stroll when it returns to Rockridge on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11am to 4pm.
National Night Out Returns August 4: Celebrating Safe Spaces in the Town
Rockridge neighbors are invited to come together on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5pm to 8pm for National Night Out,
Temescal Blossoms at its 4th Annual Open Edible Garden Day
The Temescal neighborhood will celebrate community, sustainability, and homegrown food during the 4th Annual Temescal Open Edible Garden Day on
Re: Garofoli’s Grossly Inaccurate Column about Rockridge
Dear Editor: It is sad and tragic that Joe Garofoli’s Sunday SF Chronicle column (July 19, 2026) grossly misrepresents
City Lab for Kids
Rockridge residents James Rojas and his husband, John Kamp, have developed and installed “City Lab for Kids” at the newly
OUSD Adopts Districtwide Cell Phone Policy Under California’s Phone-Free Schools Act
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is adopting a districtwide “bell-to-bell” cell phone policy in compliance with California&
JCC East Bay Campus to Add Bike Amenities
The East Bay Jewish Community Campus, soon to be open in Rockridge, is making sustainable transportation a priority with a
Petition Calls for Changes to Proposed Trader Joe’s Towers in Rockridge
A new petition on Change.org is calling for major changes to the proposed redevelopment of the Trader Joe’s
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
Watch FIFA World Cup at Khana Peena Indian Cuisine & Bar
Anjali Aggarwal, owner of Khana Peena Indian Cuisine & Bar at 5316 College Avenue, invites the Rockridge community to come
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
A Rockridge Perspective on the June Primary
By Kevin Charles, Guest Author Fellow Citizens, Here are two potential options for learning about our upcoming June open primary: