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
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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
