Welcome to the second E-Zine Digest of Rockridge Voice — your independent, community-powered neighborhood news source. We are not beholden to any organization, institution, or outside interests — just you!
It’s only early February, but spring is already in the air. Cherry trees are blossoming, songbirds are singing… and yes, that means school fundraising season is back. With school budgets stretched thin, community support plays a big role in keeping local education thriving. Peralta, College Prep, Chabot Elementary, and Claremont Middle School all have events coming up. Find out how you can help. These, and more, can be found below and on our online calendar.
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Mission Possible: Arts Elevate Oakland’s Youth
Jason Hofmann is out to Elevate Oakland. That’s the name of the nonprofit this Rockridge resident leads, along with jazz club owner and dancer Yoshi Akiba…
A Century-Old Cabin Falls, and 45-Year Resident Moves Out of Town
Bruce Parry had been dealing with health issues stemming from a mugging on College Avenue in the spring of 2023 that had left him hospitalized. Returning home after surgery…
Brushstrokes and Found Objects: The Art of Trina Anderson
“When I start a painting, I don’t have a vision for what it will become. It’s more like a call and response, where I listen to and look at what is happening…
Rescuers Free Snagged Owl at Lake Temescal
Justin Williams and his wife, Hieu, were working from home on a recent Friday afternoon when something unusual captured Justin’s attention outside the windows of their Contra Costa Road home…
Peralta Elementary’s Online Auction — Bid for a Good Cause
Public schools are some of the few places where people from all walks of life come together—and they need the support of the whole community…
College Preparatory School’s Annual Used Book Sale
Join the College Prep School fundraiser and celebrate over 30 years of book-loving tradition at the beloved annual used book sale…
Bid at the Chabot Auction & Gala
The Chabot Auction & Gala is our chance to come together as a community—to celebrate, connect, dance, and raise vital funds for the school…
Claremont Middle School Pancake Breakfast
The Rockridge Community is warmly invited to join Claremont Middle School for its 16th Annual Pancake Breakfast fundriaser…
Update on 6230 Claremont Avenue Project
Update from the group “Rockridge Neighbors for Sensible Housing”…
Safer Rockridge Extends Second Patrol Car Pilot Program
Safer Rockridge, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, announced that it will extend its pilot program adding a second professional, unarmed security patrol car in lower Rockridge…
