Two Upcoming Community Meetings About Claremont & TJ’s Two Towers
As community interest in the proposed development at 6230 Claremont continues to grow, residents should be aware of both the
Maximum Allowable Units: Getting the Math Right
I live on Auburn Avenue—6230 Claremont Avenue, the abandoned former site of the Red Cross Blood Bank, is right
Local Artists Participate in East Bay Open Studios: June 6 & 7
East Bay Open Studios (EBOS) is back this June with over 180 local artists opening their studios to the public.
The Fight Over High-Rise Buildings in Rockridge
The recent proposals to build high-rise (often defined as 12 or more stories) and mid-rise (5–12 stories) buildings in
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What’s Blooming in Rockridge? Aristea major/Aristea capitata
The Mediterranean climate of California—that is, cool, rainy winters and warm (or hot), dry summers—is actually unique amongst
Rockridge District Association Elects Executive Director
The Rockridge District Association (RDA) has appointed Devan Gregori Meneses (pictured above) to serve as its first Executive Director to
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 classes on custom-designed
Construction Impacts Local Retailers along College Avenue
The construction of Highway 24 (completed in 1969) and BART (completed in 1973) demolished roughly 1,400 local properties and
Letters to the Editor
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
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Update: Electronic Billboards at Lake Temescal Withdrawn by Council Member Charlene Wang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 to
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
Announcements
Two Upcoming Community Meetings About Claremont & TJ’s Two Towers
As community interest in the proposed development at 6230 Claremont continues to grow, residents should be aware of both the
Rockridge District Association Elects Executive Director
The Rockridge District Association (RDA) has appointed Devan Gregori Meneses (pictured above) to serve as its first Executive Director to
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 classes on custom-designed
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
Opinions
The Fight Over High-Rise Buildings in Rockridge
The recent proposals to build high-rise (often defined as 12 or more stories) and mid-rise (5–12 stories) buildings in
New Housing Proposals Leave Many Questions Unanswered
Fifty years ago, Rockridge neighbors proactively petitioned Oakland to create a new neighborhood-oriented commercial zone and residential zones that protected
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
Opinion: How to Vote in the CA Governor’s Race
If you are a Democrat in California and don’t want two Republicans to be your choice in November for
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