Rockridge Food Drive Needs You
The RCPC is spearheading a food drive in Rockridge to benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank and will match up to $2,000 in total donations.
Beloved Death Blooming Agave's Notebook Stolen, But Its Story Lives On
Ironically, a death blooming agave plant has brought plenty of life to Manila Avenue. It has captured the hearts of residents — even tourists from as far away as New Zealand — in a remarkable way.
Student Architects Tackle Rockridge’s Triangle: Affordable Housing Meets Open Space
Their task, as a design study, was to design a building that balanced the program's need for affordable senior housing units with the community's desire for public outdoor space.
Share Your Ideas About Our Rockridge Logo
Do you have an idea for how to visually represent Rockridge?
Lactose Highs at the Cruccolo Parade
Part of what makes the Crucolo Parade such a spectacle is the sheer size of the wheel. Roughly, it measured a whopping three feet in diameter and two feet high.
Protest Muscle Memory: Seniors Reflect on a Lifetime of Showing Up
…the conversations I had with neighbors heading home told a vivid story about how today’s demonstrations felt to those who once filled the streets half a century ago.
Update from the RCPC Board Regarding The Rockridge News Editor
As you may know, the Rockridge Community Planning Council Board recently concluded its contract with the editor of the Rockridge News.
Enter Our Logo Contest
Do you have an idea for how to visually represent Rockridge? Please enter the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) logo contest.
33rd Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade
Costume contests for kids and pups! Halloween-themed activities at businesses, including spooky sales, creepy eats, and family fun!
Temescal Creek is Flowing Again at Frog Park
In early June 2025, the pump that fills Temescal Creek was turned back on, and for the first time in almost three years, the waters returned.
Rockridge Community Vision Plan
The Rockridge Community Planning Council embarked upon the Community Vision planning process to engage and activate residents to collaboratively develop a plan for our neighborhood’s future.
Rockridge Community Vision Plan Has Officially Launched
On February 10, RCPC launched the Community Vision Plan (CVP) at a Town Hall meeting attended by nearly 100 community members.
Reaching an Agreement with the JCC East Bay
RCPC convened a town hall meeting in late Spring 2022 during which JCCEB presented its proposed plans for the property.
RCPC Vision Plan: Kickoff Meeting
RCPC is launching the Rockridge Community Vision Plan! The process will include several opportunities to weigh in on priorities for our neighborhood within multiple working groups, as well as online.
JCCEB, RCPC, and Chabot Village Community Benefits Agreement
The JCCEB, RCPC, and residents on the 5800/5900 block of Chabot Rd. negotiated and entered into a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).
How New State Housing Laws Could Reshape Rockridge’s Future
Please join us in our Community Vision efforts by volunteering to bring your thoughts, dreams, and skills to the table.
Development Proposal at 5295 College Avenue
The RCPC Board has not taken a position on the project and believe that it is too early to do so for a number of reasons…
RCPC July Land Use Committee Meeting
The RCPC wanted to take this opportunity to reach out to you regarding the recently proposed development project at 5295 College Avenue.
Get an Early Peek at Rockridge Kitchens: Be a Docent
The Kitchen Tour committee has selected eight kitchens and two ADUs to be featured on this year’s tour, and is now turning to the vital task of recruiting another great group of Kitchen Tour docents.
RCPC Weighs in on City of Oakland’s Objective Design Standards for 4-8 Story, Multifamily Residential Units
Comments from RCPC were sent to the Oakland Planning Department: (see our letter).