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
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Torn Between Two Worlds: Reflections of a Danish-American Immigrant
This is a tough time to be an immigrant in America. Without regard to legal status, country of origin, or
What's Up with This Red Zone?
For many years, I’ve wondered why the curb in front of 5324 College Ave was a red no-parking
The Klein Bottle: Infinite Surfaces form Endless Curiosity
In 1986, while working at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 36-year-old Cliff Stoll was asked to research a 75-
A Chaat Crawl through Rockridge
One of the joys of travel is savoring the street food of your destination. Each stall has its own version
How Do You Like Your Latté?
The Rockridge Voice knows its neighbors — and let’s be honest, in Rockridge, caffeine isn’t just a necessity; it’
Slate Contemporary Prepares for Rockridge Debut
Though the space may look ready from the outside, Slate Contemporary Gallery is still very much in preparation mode as
Safer Rockridge Extends Second Patrol Car Pilot Program
Safer Rockridge, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, announced that it will extend its pilot program adding a second professional,
Mission Possible: Arts Elevate Oakland’s Youth
Jason Hofmann is out to Elevate Oakland. That’s the name of the nonprofit this Rockridge resident leads, along with
A Century-Old Cabin Falls; a 45-Year Resident Moves Out of Town
Bruce Parry had been dealing with health issues stemming from a mugging on College Avenue in the spring of 2023
Brushstrokes and Found Objects: The Art of Trina Anderson
“When I start a painting, I don’t have a vision for what it will become. It’s more like
Rescuers Free Snagged Owl at Lake Temescal
UPDATE (Feb 14) The owl suffered a traumatic shoulder injury and is receiving daily physical therapy. The bird is expected
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Local Playwright Schaeffer Nelson Brings Comic Solo Show to SF Playground’s SoloFest
Rockridge-based horror writer, playwright, and performer Schaeffer Nelson premieres his latest solo play, The Specimen, as part of SF
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.
A Promise Kept: The Heart Behind Rockridge Royal Cleaners
Rockridge Royal Cleaners has been serving the Rockridge community for 40 years. Current owner David Kim became close to the
Rockridge Finds a New Way to Recycle
You’ve probably noticed the cubic white bins on porches around the neighborhood. If you’ve wondered what they are,
Finding Art in the Everyday
Inspired by his mother’s love of painting, Edgar “Eddy” Lobel first picked up his camera as a way to
Mountain View Cemetery Reopens to the Public Three Days Per Week
After closing to the public due to litter, noise, and vandalism, the cemetery has reopened three days per week: Wednesday,
New Laws, Rules, and Regulations for the New Year
Last year, Governor Newsom signed over 1,500 bills passed by the State Assembly or Senate, which became law as
