Welcome to the first e-zine digest of Rockridge Voice, an independently run, community-rooted news publication delivered straight to your inbox every other Sunday. Through encouragement, collaboration, and an outpouring of enthusiasm, this e-zine has been created to help you stay informed, stay connected, and stay close to the stories and people that make our neighborhood feel special.
My heart is filled with gratitude, love, and deep respect for everyone who believed in this idea and helped bring it to life. Together, we’ve gathered stories and local news that celebrate everyday people living remarkable, often unexpected lives, alongside conversations and issues that matter right here, right now.
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Eyes on Rockridge: Music, Dance, and Zen — The Remarkable Journey of Yoshi Akiba
You must first walk a long path of stepping stones to reach the Rockridge home of Yoshi Akiba and Rev. Gengo Akiba. And that is deliberate…
Susana England: A Life Shaped by Art and Design
When Susana England bought her 900-square-foot house in lower Rockridge in 1986, she wished it had more light and a back deck...
Frog Park’s Climatescape Enters Its Third Year: What’s Coming Next?
In the late summer of 2023, what had once been a derelict playground, then a rose garden, then a patch of dirt…
The Future of CCA’s Oakland Campus
On January 13, 2026, President David C. Howse, the 10th president of California College of the Arts (CCA), announced that CCA had entered into an agreement with Vanderbilt University to acquire the school.
Rockridge Neighbors Mobilize in Opposition to Claremont Avenue Development
In response to the proposed development at the former Red Cross Blood Bank at 6230 Claremont Avenue, Rockridge residents have organized to raise concerns about the project’s scale, design, and approval process.
Extravagant Grooming Lounge: More Than a Barber Shop
College at Broadway continues to emerge as a vibrant retail destination, where new businesses build loyal followings, and established local favorites expand. Extravagant Grooming Lounge exemplifies both trends.
Casual Carpool: A Rockridge Invention
The practice of casual carpooling, until temporarily curtailed by the pandemic, became a popular way to commute into San Francisco from the East Bay.
Where Home Meets the Sidewalk
Walking down the streets of Rockridge is always full of surprises; you never know what plants will be in bloom. Each yard feels like a small revelation…
Market Hall Foods Hosts Second Annual Truffle Fest
Market Hall Foods invites the community to celebrate the earthy delight of fresh truffles at the second annual Market Hall Foods Truffle Fest, taking place from noon to 3pm on Saturday, February 7
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