Save the Date:
Saturday, June 13th, 2-4pm
Claremont Middle School
Educational Housing Forum — Joint Meeting with UBA and RNSH

We are incredibly excited to announce that RNSH is partnering with Upper Broadway Advocates (UBA) to host an Educational Housing Forum on Saturday, June 13th, from 2pm to 4pm, at Claremont Middle School, 5750 College Avenue.

State housing laws can be dense and confusing, so we are putting this forum together to break them down in plain English and look at exactly how they affect Rockridge. We will focus on both the 6230 Claremont proposal and the nearby TJ Towers project. We are even working to secure 3D models of both projects so we can look at them together and truly visualize what is being planned.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get informed, ask questions in a relaxed setting, and discuss how we can best protect our neighborhood's character.

Save the Date: Thursday, June 18
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Rockridge Branch of the Oakland Public Library

Meeting with Ellis Partners, the developer behind 6230 Claremont— let's Pack the Room!

Although this meeting is formally scheduled around site design and tree removal requirements, city planning staff will be there, and the agenda is open for us to discuss the broader project. This is an opportunity to show up, look the decision-makers in the eye, and make your voices heard.

The meeting is only one hour long, so it’s imperative that we are organized, focused, and present in large numbers to ensure our shared priorities are addressed:

• Traffic & Operations: Discussing delivery logistics, safety, and service management on Florio Street.
• Design & Scale: Advocating for lower height, code-compliant setbacks, and meaningful step backs to reduce the invasiveness of the planned massive structure on the community.
• Landscape & Trees: Ensuring that no tree-cutting permits are issued prematurely before the entire development is fully approved and construction is actually ready to begin.

Work during the day or have family commitments that keep you from afternoon city hearings? This evening meeting is your moment to stand up and support your neighbors. We truly need everyone there—from our long-time residents to local families and younger neighbors. A full room shows the city that we are a unified, deeply invested community.

Please RSVP to Torygriffith@gmail.com. Let us know if you can make it so we can keep you updated on any last-minute changes and share tailored talking points to help you prep your questions.

7th Annual LakeFest Oakland
June 27, from 11am to 7pm
Come for a full day of music, culture, food, and community. Experience with three amazing stages featuring local talent, a dedicated gospel zone celebrating faith and music, a tech and innovation hub, a health and wellness zone, and family-friendly activities in the Kid’s Zone. Celebrate the beauty, diversity, and vibrant spirit of Oakland with performances, interactive programming, and immersive experiences for all ages.

Tickets:
Kids 5 and under enter free. Tickets for children ages 6 to 10 are $5, and general admission for ages 11 and up is $10. Tickets are available online and at the door.

Additional Information:
LakeFest Oakland is ADA accessible. No re-entry is allowed, and outside food, beverages, or alcohol are prohibited. Dogs on leashes are welcome, and blankets, lawn chairs, and umbrellas are permitted, but tents are not allowed. Street parking is available, and Douglas Parking garages at 180 Grand provide a free shuttle to the festival entrance.

The Temescal Street Fair
Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11am–7 pm

This free, family-friendly event features three stages of live music, outdoor dining from award-winning restaurants, artisan cocktails, a children’s zone, vendor market, dance competition, and local fashion show. Attracting over 15,000 attendees annually, the fair celebrates and supports Oakland’s vibrant Temescal District.