A Love of the Game: Meet Rockridge’s Barbara Dunne and Joan Martin
Longtime Rockridge residents Barbara Dunne and Joan Martin have their own version of “the marriage of land and sea”—or
From Chimes to Rockridge: How the Neighborhood Got Its Name
How did Rockridge get its name? History tells us that many of us who lived here in the 1960s remember
Tooligans: Turning Tool Sales into Community Good
Thanks to a $3,500 gift from the Friends of the Oakland Tool Lending Library, aka the Tooligans, the Oakland
Putting Housing’s Racial Legacy in Context
Who gets to call a neighborhood home has never been simply a matter of personal choice. Across the United States,
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Before the Labels: The Historical Context of Neighborhood Zoning
For the past five years, whenever high-density housing has been proposed in Rockridge and neighbors have pushed back with
Building High-Density Housing in Rockridge
What is the history of building high-density housing in Rockridge? Has the neighborhood continually rejected high-density housing and
Five Years of Reducing Waste, One Refill at a Time
When Matt Zimbalist and Peter Lollo were growing up together in San Diego, they became environmentalists at an early age—
What’s Bloomin’ in Rockridge? Eriogonum fasciculatum
(aka California Buckwheat) By this time in the mediterranean garden, things are getting dry. As a result, most plants are
A New Chapter for Rockridge’s Jewish Community Campus
In December 2019, founders Moses Libitzky and Nathan Petrowsky bought the Dreyer’s property at 5957 Chabot Road at College
Thoughts On Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 runs from September 15 to October 15. The timing has historical significance: September 15 marks the
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Beloved Crucolo Parade Returns to Rockridge Market Hall
When you combine a ginormous wheel of Italian cheese, live accordion music, and a neighborhood ready to celebrate, you get
A New Sign of Neighborhood Support
You may soon spot a new shield-shaped sign outside a neighbor’s home. Safer Rockridge (SR) is offering yard
Millions of Steps for Peralta’s Annual Walkathon
On Sunday, October 18th, students at Peralta Elementary will take millions of steps around the block our school calls home.
Out of the Darkness: Community Walk for Hope and Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) invites community members from across the Bay Area to come together for the
Letters to the Editor
Opposition to Proposed Senior Housing Development
Subject: Trader Joe’s Site College Avenue — 26-Story and 23-Story Towers Due to Severe Seismic, Structural, and Life-
Democrats Face Off for Pelosi’s Seat this December
Dear Editor: The cliffhanger collision between Connie Chan and Scott Wiener is perhaps the most glaring example of two factions
Let’s Never Forget Who Are Our Friends, and Who Are Our Foes
Dear Editor: Legislators from Northern California serving in Sacramento—Buffy Wicks and Scott Wiener, with backup from Nancy Skinner, Jesse
Let’s Be Reasonable
Dear Editor: I am writing about 6230 Claremont Avenue, which is two blocks from my home. Let me be clear:
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Thoughts On Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 runs from September 15 to October 15. The timing has historical significance: September 15 marks the
Putting Housing’s Racial Legacy in Context
Who gets to call a neighborhood home has never been simply a matter of personal choice. Across the United States,
Vote Yes on Measure RTM this November
If you want good public transportation to continue to be available in Rockridge, it’s critical to vote YES on
Party with a Purpose: Rockridge Neighbors Raise Funds to “Flip the Vote”
Everyone knows you need food, drinks, music and great people to throw a good party. Our neighbor Louise Music added
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John Partridge: Composer, Conductor, Performer
ROCKRIDGE VOICE SPONSOR: Rockridge resident John Partridge has been a classical music composer for more than 50 years. His compositions
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Becky’s Chinese Restaurant
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