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
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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,
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