Zac Unger on how Oakland will deal with SB79
A message from our District 1 Councilmember on SB 79.
Portland has a wonky secret to building cheaper houses
Portland has implemented zoning changes that have allowed for more affordable housing options. The city also implemented a set of incentives that have led to making homeownership more accessible for Portlanders.
6230 Claremont Senior Housing Update
On Jan. 21, representatives of RCPC met with three representatives from Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group to discuss issues of the 6230 Claremont Ave. senior living project.
Book Review: I Heard Her Call My Name
I Heard Her Call My Name charts the daunting process of transitioning to a freer, more fully realized life as Lucy, and coming out to family, friends, and acquaintances
William R Dutcher
Obituary: Bill died the morning of January 17, after a long decline. He got his wish, to remain in his beautiful home until the last day of his life, surrounded by his family, the art work and artifacts he loved.
From Our Councilman: Oakland Unveils New Speed Safety Cameras
The City of Oakland’s new automated speed safety camera program is now live and issuing warnings to all violators for the next 30 days (approximately the month of February).
From Our Councilman: Charter Reform
The City Council is writing legislation to revamp Oakland’s city charter; learn how it could affect Oakland’s government and how the public will get to vote on it.
Hardened, Not Hollow: The Art of Fire-Smart Landscapes
From Berkeley’s EMBER initiative to the critical five-foot "Zone 0," California homeowners are facing a new reality of fire-safety mandates.
Dredging Lake Temescal
To those of us who live in the Rockridge community, it is a prized nearby place to enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Neighbors and RCPC Call for Claremont Country Club to Reduce Pesticide Use
Rockridge neighbors near the Claremont Country Club are alarmed about a recent neurological study…
Reimagining the Vacant Triangular Lot at Claremont & College
Ask any Rockridge resident about the vacant triangle-shaped lot at College and Claremont and nearly all will have a strong opinion about what they hope it becomes.
The Housing Need
Part of the Reimagining the Vacant Triangular Lot at Claremont & College series.
The Town Triangle
Part of the Reimagining the Vacant Triangular Lot at Claremont & College series.
The Beer Garden
Part of the Reimagining the Vacant Triangular Lot at Claremont & College series.
Updating the Timeline for the Former Blood Bank Site
The proposed project will be subject to Oakland’s standard review process with public hearings.
Solving the Dangerous Intersection of College and Claremont
Navigating the complex, six-way intersection of Claremont and College avenues can be a harrowing experience.
5527 Vicente Way is an Example of the Density Bonus Law in Action
The project involves redeveloping a large residential parcel into 14 for-sale town homes, each three stories, with a mix of two- and three-bedroom homes.
Aurora School Grows Early Education Programs in Collaboration with Mills College Children’s School
Aurora school is preparing to expand their educational offerings through a new collaboration with Mills College Children’s School (MCCS).
Policy Updates: Business Tax Relief Ballot Measure
This measure focusses on two particular categories of business: small retailers grossing less than a million dollars per year and new businesses just starting out in Oakland.
A New Year! New Opportunities!
Seeking volunteers to be the new Block Captains for the residents of Coronado and Golden Gate Avenues.