Stitching Color into Life: The Art Quilts of Aparna Ewing
At first glance, Aparna Ewing’s life seemed destined for science. Trained in biomedical research and computer science, she spent
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From Sidewalks to Storefronts: An Inside Look at the Rockridge District Association
“The commercial corridor is the heartbeat of Rockridge…. Supporting the corridor is supporting the community.” That statement comes from Devan
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’
What’s Blooming in Rockridge? Convolvulus cneorum
In this ongoing column, I continue to highlight not just plants blooming in Rockridge, but those that can thrive without
Thanks for a Great Earth Day Event at Frog Park!
On a lovely sunny Saturday, nearly 100 volunteers showed up to help clean and green Frog Park. Volunteers cleared weeds
If It’s Tuesday, It’s Mahjong Night at Belly’s
Every Tuesday night, Belly restaurant at 5634 College Avenue reverberates with sounds of laughter and the staccato of tiles in
From Oakland Hills to Oracle Park: Gerald Kaminski’s Baseball Journey
“I’m a baseball person from way back,” Gerald (Jerry) Kaminski said, as he watched the 2026 baseball season swing
A Life in Focus: The Photography of Anne Gomes
When Anne Gomes’ four children left for college in the early 1980s, she finally found the time and energy to
The Backyard Naturalist
Spring is in full swing, and noticeably longer and warmer days beckon us to step back out into nature. For
What’s Blooming in Rockridge? Aeonium ‘Cyclops’
In this column, I continue to feature not simply plants that are in bloom in Rockridge, but ones that can
Rockridge Market Hall Indie Food Fest: May 9
Rockridge Market Hall proudly announces the return of its Third Annual Indie Food Fest on Saturday, May 9, from noon
From Inbox to Impact: Delivering Local Event Info via Email
A 10-year Oakland resident currently living in Rockridge, Kolby Hatch launched his newsletter, Oaktown.co, in July of last year
