dNaga Celebrates 25 Years of Dance that Connects and Heals
For 25 years, Claudine Naganuma‘s dNaga Dance Co. has shown that dance can do far more than entertain…
New Location, Same Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine and Warm Hospitality
After more than 20 years serving authentic Ethiopian cuisine on Grand Avenue, Enssaro has begun a new chapter in its
St. Augustine Church Invites All to Free Annual Feast-ival on August 30
St. Augustine Church invites the entire community to its annual Feast-ival on Sunday, August 30. The free celebration will
Kim Thompson Wants to Bring an HBCU to Oakland
Establishing a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Oakland has been talked about for decades. But Kim Thompson and
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6230 Claremont: Understanding the Local Impact of State Building Regulations
Last summer, I learned that two real estate developers, Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group, had filed a preliminary proposal
A Great Time for All at Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll
The Rockridge District Association (RDA) held its annual Rock-N-Stroll on Saturday, August 22, from 11am to 4pm (with
More than Fifty Artists on Display at Rock-N-Stroll
On Saturday, August 22, from 11am to 4pm (with some activities continuing into the evening), more than 50 artists will
More than Twenty Musicians Rockin’ It at the Stroll
On Saturday, August 22, from 11am to 4pm (with some activities continuing into the evening), more than 20 musicians will
Letters to the Editor
Conversation, not Demolition
Dear Editor: I am very concerned about the proposal to demolish the Rockridge Trader Joe’s at 5727 College Avenue
Re: Garofoli’s Grossly Inaccurate Column about Rockridge
Dear Editor: It is sad and tragic that Joe Garofoli’s Sunday SF Chronicle column (July 19, 2026) grossly misrepresents
YIMBY Movement—Locally Funded or National Campaign?
Dear Editor: As Oakland continues to debate major housing proposals, residents deserve to understand not only the projects themselves but
What Was That?!
At the previous town hall meeting, residents were told that the two towers were being erected to provide affordable housing
Announcements
Beyond Housing: Designing for a Lifetime
The Place It! Aging in Place workshop helped Rockridge residents articulate their physical, social, and long-term well-being needs.
East Bay Jewish Community Campus Reaches Major Construction Milestones
The East Bay Jewish Community Campus continues to make significant progress toward its transformation into a vibrant hub for Jewish
Sfizio Joins First Ever “Pay What You Can Day” on August 26
On August 26, restaurants around the world will come together for the first international Pay What You Can Day, an
Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council to Host Community Public Safety Meeting Aug. 13
The Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) invites residents to its next public safety meeting on Thursday, August 13,
Opinions
6230 Claremont: Understanding the Local Impact of State Building Regulations
Last summer, I learned that two real estate developers, Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group, had filed a preliminary proposal
Can Rockridge Learn from Paris?
Please note that this opinion piece is not intended to weigh in on any of the controversial construction projects currently
6230 Claremont — Enough is Enough!
Two months ago, the Rockridge Voice published my article arguing that Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group were asking for
Extending Benefits Beyond Housing
Cities need stronger rent regulations because land is finite. Simply building more housing will not, by itself, guarantee long-term
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