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By Ann Kasdin

Don Kinkead �����������������������Editor Ortrun Niesar..................... The Muse Barry Kaufman �������������������Food Jo Ellis �����������������������������������Advertising & Community Calendar Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Me...

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the ...

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the ...

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the ...

By Karen Ivy

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the ...

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the ...

By Stuart Flashman

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the ...

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the ...

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Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2016-2017 Stuart Flashman �����������������Chair Kevin Faughnan ������������������Vice Chair Noah Rosen ������������������������Secretary Ronnie Spitzer ��������������������...

Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2014-2015 Zabrae Valentine ����������������Chair Virginia Hamilton ��������������Co-Vice-Chair Lisa McNally ������������������������Co-Vice-Chair Michael Kan ���������������...

Don Kinkead �����������������������Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2013-2014 Zabrae Valentine ����������������Chair Christopher Chin �������������Vice-Chair Laura Schlichtmann �����������Secretary Bernard Baltaxe �����������������Treasurer ...

By Annette Floystrup

Don Kinkead �����������������������Editor Ortrun Niesar.....................The Muse Barry Kaufman �������������������Food Jo Ellis �����������������������������������Advertising & Community Calendar Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Mer...

Several editors have followed in Don Kinkead’s footsteps after he retired on numerous occasions. These include Kathy Walsh, Trish West, Clair Issacs and Cy Gulassa. I am honored to continue Don’s legacy as of September 2019 when the torch was passed to me, Anna Marks. May 1992 The Ro...

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By Ashley Cruz

Rockridge News Production Don Kinkead �����������������������Editor Jo Ellis �����������������������������������Asst. Editor Judith Doner Berne ������������Eyes on Rockridge Jo Ellis �����������������������������������Advertising & Community Calendar Susan Montauk ������������...

Don Kinkead, founder of The Rockridge News and delivery Marshal in Lower Rockridge for many years, needs a rest and he hopes that someone will pick up his route. Here’s what’s entailed: You pick up your box at the bundling venue (always at a convenien...

Rockridge News Production Don Kinkead �����������������������Editor Ortrun Niesar.....................The Muse Barry Kaufman �������������������Food Jo Ellis �����������������������������������Advertising & Community Calendar Theresa Nelson ��������������������Neighborhood Mer...

Sunday and Monday: The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC), a nonprofit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the ...

Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin, Laura Schlichtmann

By Annalee Allen

Don Kinkead, Mike Lin, Christina Wong Masin Jesse Ortega, Laura Schlichtmann, Leonora Sen

By Stuart Flashman

Don Kinkead, Mike Lin, Christina Wong Masalin, Jesse Ortega, Laura Schlichtmann, Leonora Sea

/Don Kinkead To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered...

By Cy Gulassa

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— Don Kinkead, Treasurer, RCPC

— Don Kinkead, Treasurer, RCPC

Don Kinkead Bruce Anderson Allegra da Silva = John Neville Greg Walker West Of College And The Band

— Don Kinkead, Treasurer

Don Kinkead (655-7474) TRAFFIC

Don Kinkead 5626 Oak Grove Avenue

Don Kinkead Treasurer, RCPC

By Judith Doner Berne

William Kaufner, Don Kinkead, Alex Naughton, Ronnie Spitzer, Ann Winterman Contact the Board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org /D. Kinkead by Judith Doner Berne The first thing we did upon moving to Rockridge in June was pare down from two cars ...

Name: Salk a, : Don Kinkead Address: L] $______ Registration Donation 5626 Oak Grove Avenue City/zip: Oakland, CA 94618 ity/Zip ied $ Rockridge News Donation , ee —— Thank you!

Registration Donation Don Kinkead : 5626 Oak Grove Avenue Rockridge News Donation Oakland, CA 94618

By Ray Perman

Andrew Charman, Kevin Faughnan, William Kaufner, Gabe Kleinman, Don Kinkead, Greg Pasquali, Laura Schlichtmann, Samantha Weaver Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org A Key System electric rail car on an Oakland street. From the files of the Western Railway Museum at Suisun City...

William Kaufner, Don Kinkead, Alex Naughton, Douglas Oliver, Ronnie Spitzer, Ann Winterman Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org How long have you been with the BART Police Department? I have worked at the department for 14 years. ...

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council, a non-profit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the health...

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Bill Chung Barry Epstein Don Kinkead Bobbie Kinkead Eddie Zeidan Nancy Dutcher Karen Paulsell Ethel Ruymaker Jack Brown Esther McFeely Elaine Smagon Barbara Anderson Bill Lowe

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M LAshleigh, David Garcia, M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Courtney Welch

Ashley Cruz, Casey Farmer, Stuart Flashman, M C Haug, Don Kinkead,Andrew Masalin, Courtney Welch Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to RCPC with “Rockridge News Subscripti...

Ashley Cruz, Stuart Flashman, M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin,

By Jamie Longbine

Ashley Cruz, Stuart Flashman, M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin, Courtney Welch Contact the board: chair@rockridge.o For information: info@rockridge org NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to RCPC with

M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin, Courtney Welch

By Ashley Cruz

the three tennis courts have been resurfaced! There is also a baseball field and plenty of open space to kick around a soccer ball. There is street parking and a small lot next to the tennis courts: 6848 Chabot Road. M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin, Sally Smyth, Courtney Welch Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Newsletter Subscriptions To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to RCPC with “Rockridge N...

By Stuart Flashman

Alden Conner, Eduardo Gutentag, M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin,

Alden Conner, M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin, Laura Schlichtmann

Alden Conner, M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin, Laura Schlichtmann

By Leonora Sea

Alden Conner,M C Haug, Don Kinkead Andrew Masalin, Laura Schlichtmann |

By Paul Liu

Alden Conner, M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Andrew Masalin, Jesse Ortega, Laura Schlichtmann, Leonora Sea

On our walk-through with Rockridge News editor Don Kinkead, my husband and I experienced a first floor reminiscent of a cruise ship, featuring airy living and dining rooms, comfortable furnishings and large windows, though they may look out on Broadway rather than a broad ocean.

The exchange came as Rockridge News editor Don Kinkead pushed Perman’s wheelchair into the vintage framing store located along the stretch of College between Claremont Avenue and BART. The delivery route includes the site of the international consulting and

By Rick Karp

M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Mike Lin, Christina Wong Masalin, Jesse Ortega, Laura Schlichtmann, Leonora Sea

M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Mike Lin, Christina Wong Masalin, Jesse Ortega, Laura Schlichtmann, Leonora Sea

By Wendy Markel

M C Haug, Dave Karlinsky, Don Kinkead, Mike Lin, Christina Wong Masalin, Jesse Ortega, Laura Schlichtmann, Leonora Sea

By Ronnie Spitzer

M C Haug, Don Kinkead, Mike Lin, Noah Rosen Laura Schlichtmann, Leonora Sea Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org by Ronnie Spitzer and Laura Schlichtmann Afull house turned out for a May 18 public meeting, sponsored by City Councilmember Dan Kalb, about the 5...

By Edward Cannon

Andrew Charman, Virginia Hamilton, Michael Kan, William Kaufner, Don Kinkead, Lisa McNally, Greg Pasquali Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Newsletter Subscriptions To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rock...

/Susan Shawl /Don Kinkead

By Rachel Grossman

Virginia Hamilton, Michael Kan, William Kaufner, Don Kinkead, Lisa McNally, Greg Pasquali, Ronnie Spitzer, Zabrae Valentine, Ann Winterman Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Newsletter Subscriptions To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, ...

Planners: Maureen Alano, Jo Ellis, Marcia Hofer, Don Kinkead, Meredith Kaplan, Barbara Montauk, Nancy Sale, Susan Shawl, Dodie Shoemaker, and the RCPC board of directors

Annette Floystrup, Jonathan Gabel, William Kaufner, Don Kinkead, Colby Lavin, Doug Patton, Katy Taylor, Ann Winterman Contact the Board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Advance Ticket Order Form Save me a spot for the 2009 Rockridge Kitchen Tour Sunday, September 20, 12:30–5:30 ...

By Theresa Nelson

The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson Most items in the store include some element of sustainability or recycled materi- als: Old restaurant dishes are transformed into new dinnerware with reglazing; hemp linens made in Transylvania in the ’30s and ’40s have ...

By Bob Brokl

Jason Burke, Annette Floystrup, Jonathan Gabel, William Kaufner, Don Kinkead, Colby Lavin, Katy Taylor, Doug Patton, Ellen Peterson Contact the Board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org main campus of Children’s Hospital) The owner reconsidered condos, and beautifully rehabbed an unreinforced m...

Halloween Parade Seen On College Avenue Photos: Don Kinkead

By Theresa Nelson

The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson I Recapture Vintage Bridal f you are looking for a bridal gown or special occasion dress that is truly a one-of-a-kind, look no further than Recapture Vintage Bridal, on Col- lege near the Library. The store carries an im...

By Theresa Nelson

Time to Do Yourself The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead a Favor… by Theresa Nelson Time to visit one of College Avenue’s most enticing stores: Favor. In this bright, red and white shop across from Garibaldi’s Restaurant, you will find one of the most unusual collec- tions of jewelry anywhere – ...

... feeling that C-31, and its hard won benefits, needed protection. Community Calendar Theresa Nelson.....................Neighborhood Merchant Lydia Gans...........................Photography Susan Montauk...................Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2006-2007 Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council, a non-profit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the health...

By Theresa Nelson

The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson Beautiful Bedrooms and Sweet Dreams W Berkeley Kids’ Room 6022 College Avenue, Oakland Owner Loretta Davis hen it’s time for a new bed for your child, Berkeley Kids’ Room is an important stop and a wonderful place to expe...

By Theresa Nelson

The Neighborhood Merchant Photo: Don Kinkead by Theresa Nelson Destination: Iniam When Lisa Raja opened Iniam in May 2005, she had two concepts in mind: to open her own women’s clothing store, something she had wanted to do for years, and to have a place where she can offer her own d...

By Cy Gulassa

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council, a non-profit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the health...

THE NEIGHBORHOOD MERCHANT PHOTO: DON KINKEAD BY THERESA NELSON Treat Your Tootsies Our feet take a beating, carrying us around all day, sometimes cold and often tired. So when you come across a store that pampers your tired tootsies with a relaxing pedicure and entices you with wonde...

A Sweet Spot PHOTO: DON KINKEAD THE NEIGHBORHOOD MERCHANT BY THERESA NELSON On College Walking into Lulu Rae Confections on College Avenue takes you into a world of pure sensory delight. This store is simply about the scent, sight and taste of delicious chocolates, cream...

Chic Fashion Clothing Owner Rana Mazandarani PHOTO: DON KINKEAD THE NEIGHBORHOOD MERCHANT BY THERESA NELSON 5414 College Avenue, Oakland Phone 510/547-8820 Open Monday, Wednesday – Sunday 11 a.m – 8 p.m., Tuesday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ters to find the special merchandise customers want. “Here clients touch ...

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council, a non-profit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the health...

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council, a non-profit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the health...

By Jacqueline Tasch

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council, a non- profit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the healt...

By Jacqueline Tasch

The Rockridge News, founded in 1986 by Don Kinkead, is published monthly in Oakland and is sponsored by the Rockridge Community Planning Council, a non- profit public benefit organization founded to: preserve and enhance the unique character of the Rockridge neighborhood; promote the healt...