May Is Affordable Housing Month, Will Any Be Built in Rockridge?
The proposal to construct two high-rise senior housing towers at the Trader Joe’s site has sparked widespread debate,
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More than A Workshop: The BEAM Introduces a Collaborative Third Space for Creativity
In a converted industrial building on the outskirts of Emeryville, a new kind of creative hub is taking shape—one
Advancing the Future of Women’s Leadership through Sports
Longtime Rockridge resident Dr. Kellie A. McElhaney is proudly following in the footsteps of her late father, Harold (Mack) McElhaney,
FASHION Show 510 Runway and Street Party at Mercy Vintage
Bay Area fashion lovers pulled out their best outfits and came to the FASHION Show 510 Runway and street party
Frog Park Climatescape Moves into Phase 2
Back in 2023, when we embarked on the Frog Park Climatescape project, we were greeted with a site of dirt
Whose Water Is It? Rockridge’s Bilger Quarry
Some years ago, when I was playing golf as a guest at the Claremont Country Club, I noticed the large
What’s Blooming in Rockridge? Nepeta tuberosa
“What is that cool tall purple-flowering plant?” is one of the most common questions I get this time of
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
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
Community Gathers to Discuss Claremont Avenue Development Proposal
On a rainy evening on March 31, more than 60 Rockridge residents gathered at the College Avenue Presbyterian Church to
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.
What‘s Blooming in Rockridge? Pelargonium ‘Torrento’
In this column, I feature not simply plants that are in bloom in Rockridge, but ones that can grow and
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