Community Gathers to Discuss Claremont Avenue Development Proposal
By Leila Gough, Guest Author On a rainy evening on March 31, more than 60 Rockridge residents gathered at the
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54th and Shattuck Garden: A Community Garden for Everyone to Enjoy
A long-neglected corner at 54th Street and Shattuck Avenue has been transformed into a vibrant, community-driven green space. The 54th
Foxtail Alert: Protect Your Pets and Neighbors
It’s that time of year again—foxtails are everywhere. Those fluffy, deceptively cute grasses might look harmless, but they’
Night and Day through the Lens of Jerome Parmer
Oakland has long been a source of inspiration for freelance photographer Jerome (Jerry) Parmer. A resident of the Bushrod Park
Rescued Temescal Owl Flies Free Again
Last month, you may have read about the dramatic rescue of an entangled great horned owl at Lake Temescal. The
Celebrate Earth Day: Join the Frog Park Cleanup
Built by over 1,300 volunteers in 2001 and sustained over the years by volunteer maintenance, partnership with the City
John Partridge: Arranging and Composing A Life of Music
After growing up in the Bay Area, John Partridge and his wife, Silvia, built a life together in Sonoma, where
RIN Wellness Brings Immortal Life to Rockridge
RIN, whose name means “water” in Thai, embodies calm energy—and Pisara Saluk channels that serenity into every massage session
Three Generations Strong: The Enduring Legacy of George & Walt’s
Rockridge has no shortage of restaurants and bars, but few carry the history of George & Walt’s. For generations
Planning Without the Public: The SB79 Decision Affecting North Oakland
by Justin Smart, Guest Author State Senate Bill SB79 (the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act) was signed by
Kai Drekmeier: Lifelong Coach and Unofficial Mayor of Rockridge
Taking our Sunday morning walk through a Rockridge neighborhood, my husband noticed several cultural masks displayed on the trunk of
Crime Progress and Concerns: NCPC Meeting Report
The Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) met February 12 in a hybrid session at the Rockridge Library to