Puzzle Photos: rectangular metal box near the Chase Bank

On August 9, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn Puzzles, Shops at the Ridge Phase 1Leave a comment

Can you identify the purpose for this green metal box near the Chase Bank in the Shops on the Ridge shopping center?

Oakland District 1 Council Member Zac Unger & Rockridge resident Skip Roache on July 27,2026.

On July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn Rockridge Neighborhood, Zac UngerLeave a comment

Zac Unger and Skip Roache after a meeting of Rockridge residents at Cactus Taqueria to discuss the 2 senior housing building projects proposed on College Ave. Skip Roache initiated and hosted this meeting. Zac Unger listened to the neighbors and answered questions at this hour-long meeting.

The 2026 John Street Jumble Sale is Sunday July 26th from 9AM to 1PM

On July 24, 2026July 26, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn John St Jumble Sale, Neighborhood EventsLeave a comment

Oakland District One Councilperson Zac Unger speaks to an attentive audience at the July 8, 2026 PANIL Meeting

On July 9, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn PANIL, Zac UngerLeave a comment

Please attend the meeting with the developer of 6230 Claremont on June 18 at the Rockridge Library

On June 14, 2026June 26, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn Neighborhood Events, Rockridge NeighborhoodLeave a comment

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 (6:30 PM) – DEVELOPER MEETING: We are meeting with Ellis Partners at the Rockridge Library regarding the 6230 Claremont Avenue project. It is absolutely imperative that we have a strong community showing. We must fill the room to ensure our voices are heard and to hold the developer accountable. Please protect this date on your calendar. RSVP to Tory Griffith at torygriffith@gmail.com.

At the 6/18 meeting, it was Standing Room Only in the Rockridge Library community meeting room. Photo by Joe Johnston

Sing the Beatles performing at Our House and Cat Gallery on July 18

On June 8, 2026June 9, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn Live Performances, MusicLeave a comment

You’re invited to Maryly Snow’s Open Studio on June 6 & 7!

On June 5, 2026June 6, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn Art ExhibitsLeave a comment

East Bay Open Studios June 6-7 & 13-14

On June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn Art ExhibitsLeave a comment

East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this June with over 180 artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Explore the East Bay arts scene, discover unique, locally made work, and support local artists and makers. See paintings, prints, ceramics, sculptures, and more!

east bay open studios

June 6 -7 & 13 – 14 | 11 am – 5 pm

RSVP HERE

Special Events Calendar — East Bay Open Studios

https://www.trinaanderson.com

https://www.eastbayopenstudios.com/artist-directory?overlay=317ff507-0179-4e48-b22d-c668341066c0

Community Meeting on Saturday June 13 regarding 2 building proposals on College Ave

On June 3, 2026June 14, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn Neighborhood Events, Rockridge NeighborhoodLeave a comment

No matter where a person’s viewpoint is located within the NIMBY to YIMBY spectrum, attending should be worthwhile.

The RNSH/UBA Community Meeting on June 13 was attended by over 200! It was almost Standing Room Only!

Memorial Day Commemoration, Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA | May 25, 2026, at 10AM

On May 23, 2026May 25, 2026 By Joe JohnstonIn Mountain View Cemetery, Neighborhood EventsLeave a comment

Mountain View Cemetery invites you to participate in their 102nd Memorial Day Commemoration this year, as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our nation..

The event will feature music, live performances by singers, speeches from members of the Armed Forces, a presentation of colors by the Boy Scouts Piedmont Troop #6, a salute to the fallen soldiers with a gun salute, and much more.

Complimentary refreshments will be available.