Search The Archive

Hiroko Kurihara 62nd Street O

By Cy Gulassa

A Note from Hiroko Kurihara, RCPC Board Member I

Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Newsletter Subscriptions To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. makes the tota...

By Jessica Pitt

Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp by Jessica Pitt In June, the RCPC bid farewell to Deborah Weinstein, our past board chair. Deborah joined the RCPC Board in 2002 and served many leadership roles, first as Secretary, then as Vice-...

By Andrew Swanson

Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upps Newsletter Subscriptions For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. C...

By Cy Gulassa

Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles Among the many deserving to be the recipient of the first RCPC Champion Award is Don Kinkead, who helped establish and has worked over the years to maintain The Rockridg...

Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Dan Ferdelman Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles

Adrienne DeAngelo, Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below.

Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Theresa Nelson, Camille Reed NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS

Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Theresa Nelson, John Potis, Camille Reed

By Claire Wahrhaftig-Isaacs

Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald,

Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald,

By Gary Lippman

Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald,

By Jessica Pitt

Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Theresa Nelson, John Potis, Camille Reed NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS Annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News can be obtained by sending a check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions to: Rockridge N...

By Jessica Pitt

Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Theresa Nelson, John Potis, Camille Reed NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS

By Jessica Pitt

Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Theresa Nelson, John Potis, Camille Reed

Dulcy Anderson, Jennifer Edmister, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Theresa Nelson, Mike Taylor

Dulcy Anderson, Jennifer Edmister, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Theresa Nelson, Mike Taylor NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS Annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News can be obtained by sending a check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the add...

By Jacqueline Tasch

David Hatfield, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk,Theresa Nelson, Chad Thompson, Michael Whitfield

By Jacqueline Tasch

David Hatfield, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk,Theresa Nelson, Chad Thompson, Michael Whitfield NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS

LIVING IN ROCKRIDGE: AN OPINION BY HIROKO KURIHARA Celebrate! Elizabeth House: Sustainable Living Through Cooperative Living O

By Jacqueline Tasch

David Hatfi eld, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk,Theresa Nelson, Chad Thompson, Michael Whitfi eld NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS

By Jacqueline Tasch

David Hatfield, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Theresa Nelson, Jessica Pitt, John Potis, Chad Thompson, Michael Whitfield

By Hiroko Kurihara

is considering developing a single 14-unit building or six individual three-story build- ings and is willing to meet with residents before submitting a formal application. 5132 Telegraph Avenue (Global Video by Hiroko Kurihara, RCPC land use committee chairwoman B 5830 Ross Street [Ed. Note: This is a corrected notice of appli- cation on file first issued December 12, 2006. The correction is in bold in the “planning permits required” section of this notice.] Pro...

By Hiroko Kurihara

May Day In Rockridge Wheels Turning at Peralta by Hiroko Kurihara, RCPC Boardmember and Proud Peralta Parent May was National Bike Month, and Thursday, May 18, marked the Bay Area’s 12th annual Bike to Work Day. In addition to helping promote bicycling as a healthy and fun way to get around, Peralta Elem...

By Hiroko Kurihara

Bicycles packed Peralta School bicycle parking lots on Bike to Work Day in May. Photo: Hiroko Kurihara Susan Bernosky LUTCF Insurance Agent (510) 450-9050 5940 COLLEGE AVE #A OAKLAND susanbernosky@allstate.com CA Lic: 0738807,0D34069 Call me today to see how you can save when you combine your auto policies. (Spend more on your honeymoon). N...

By Hiroko Kurihara

by Hiroko Kurihara, Chair, RCPC Land Use Committee O FROG Park Ü Telegraph Avenue n January 18, the Oakland Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the 67-unit, mixed-use market rate development proposed for the former Pussycat Theater site at the c...

By Hiroko Kurihara

by Hiroko Kurihara Msmall business owner. minimums. When a lease expires, however, new terms are negotiated. Rainbow had been paying $2,600 per month for 850 square feet of space. The terms were 5-years fixed with 1.5 to 2% increases yearly thereafter. any o...

Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp RECENTLY? Measure Q, which passed by an over- whelming majority of 77.2% in 2004, paid for staff to open branches six days a week and evening hours, as well as after-school programs and a healthy ...

Hiroko Kurihara, Chair RCPC Land Use Committee 510/384-0557

...ly oppose a retail development near the intersection of Colby Street and Claremont Avenue, claiming these The debate intensified when some community members in attendance ques- tioned the leadership of RCPC’s land use committee chairwoman, Hiroko Kurihara, accusing her of having a bias in favor of

By Gloria Bruce

...cit community feedback. Watch this space for announcements. he past month has been an active one on the Land Use Com- mittee. As announced in last month’s Rockridge News, I have stepped into the role of interim chairwoman, taking over from Hiroko Kurihara. I look forward to working with Hiroko and the rest of the committee, neighbors, the city and developers to ensure

Patty Brunn Danielle Hawn Bluey Janet Somers Dan Ferdelman Sally Fitzhugh Bryan Grunwald Glen Tripp Gregory True Claire Isaacs Wahrhaftig Eric Neville Deborah Larson Weinstein David Hatfield Michael Whitfield Jacqueline Tasch Hiroko Kurihara Jessica Pitt John Potis Greg Yoch Jennifer Edmister Mike Taylor Dulcy Anderson Ehab Bandar Mike McDonald Camille Reed Adrienne d’Angelo Kent Deverell Robert Wiles Stephanie Upp Steven Meyer Al Hussian Gloria Bruce Janelle Cavanagh Ellen Pe...

... Joel Peter, Measure DD Program; Eric Cabunoc; Christine Calabrese, ADA Coor- dinator; Bruce Douglas, Friends of Temescal Creek; Ian Duffy; Ron Holthuysen, Scien- tific Art Studio; Claire Isaacs-Warhaftig, ex-Public Art Advisory Committee; Hiroko Kurihara; Steve Gillman; Carroll Moore; Carol McClellan; Theresa Nelson; Jennifer Cooper; and David Ryan, Ryan and sons Metal works, FROG steering committee

... her right away: there is little time left. lizmaxwell@prodigy.net or 510/654-5741. The event is a Rockridge institution, offering us all a chance to buy good art and artifacts, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, paper works and more right here. Hiroko Kurihara is offering beautifully designed and crafted blankets, pillows, throws and scarves. Call her at 510/384-3146. The Pro Arts Annual Box Art Benefit Auction takes place with

By Cy Gulassa

... 20 minutes to vote in an election that made RCPC history. The incumbents also distributed flyers and e-mails. I Prior to the election, residents had expressed growing concern that during the tenure of RCPC’s Land Use Committee chairwoman, Hiroko Kurihara, the organi- zation had drifted from its primary mission to uphold C-31 zoning, support residents’ concerns and preserve the unique charac- ter of the Rockridge neighborhood. Many residents had complained that in develop- ment disputes, th...

By Cy Gulassa

n all, 532 ballots were cast. The final tallies were: Ronnie Spitzer 371, Ellen Peterson 369, Danica Truchlikova 362, Margaret Wahlberg 351, Peter St. John 343, Jeff Small 342, Steve Meyer 139, Jennifer Edmister 138, Grace Park 120, Hiroko Kurihara 115, Albert Hussian 59. R

Fitzhugh, Bryan Grunwald, Glen Tripp, Gregory True, Claire Isaacs Wahrhaftig, Eric Neville, Deborah Larson Weinstein, David Hatfield, Michael Whitfield, Jacque- lyn Tasch, Hiroko Kurihara, Jessica Pitt, John Potis, Greg Yoch, Jennifer Edmister, Mike Taylor, Dulcy Anderson, Ehab Bandar, Mike McDonald, Camille Reed, Adrienne d’Angelo, Kent Deverell, Robert Wiles, Stephanie Upp, Steve Meyer, Al Hussian, Gloria Bruce, Janelle C...

...residents in the RCPC area. To avoid conflict of interest and legal liability, RCPC never endorsed projects, it only “opposed or not opposed” them based on C-31 zoning and community preservation and enhancement. Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Newsletter Subscriptions The statement conflicts with the stated mission of RCPC to protect C-31 and pre- serve and enhance the community. Most importantly, it indicates that the Committee itself ...

...ven people who live on sidestreets, away from the most at-risk commercial corridors, shouldn’t feel safe and smug – not if they value views, sunlight, non-gridlocked streets, and street parking near their homes. Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Planners and city officials have justified case-by-case rezoning by making “best fit” calls, using as justification vague General Plan language for increased density over existing zoning limits on...

... Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, API gains came after API % CHANGE 1999 2006 School increased Emerson Elementary 480 652 + 172 + 36 teacher salaries, updated curricula, Piedmont Ave Elem 558 735 + 177 + 32 Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Peralta Elementary 638 799 + 161 + 25 Newsletter Subscriptions guided instruction and greater local budget Kaiser Elementary 714 855 + 141 + 20

Letters to The Editor The Rockridge News 5245 College Avenue, PMB 311, Oakland, CA 94618 or e-mail: editor@rockridge.org Update: Albertsons by Hiroko Kurihara, Land Use Committee Chair A The Rockridge News welcomes letters to the editor. Please limit to 200 words and include name, address and a phone number for verification. Only your name will appear with your letter. Letters may be edited for ...

...y have woefully inadequate infrastructure – over- whelmed police and fire, failing schools, potholes and broken sidewalks – and can’t even cope with existing conditions. At an RCPC land use committee meet- ing in September, committee chair Hiroko Kurihara concealed her relationship with a new land use organization (ULTRA– Urban- ists for a Livable Temescal/Rockridge Area) that is ideologically pro-development and higher density in the greater Rockridge area. When asked for the names of memb...

...usan Montauk...................Treasurer For more information, contact Karen Cheever at 910-0826 or chuckcheev@ sbcglobal.net. Gloria Bruce, Janelle Cavanagh, Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, College Preparatory Students Excell in Scholarship Competition D Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Newsletter Subscriptions To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: ...

The Board— Front row, from left: Steve Meyer, Gloria Bruce, Susan Montauk, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Kent Deverell, Janelle Cavanagh. Back row: Jessica Pitt, Jen- nifer Edmister, Stephanie Upp, Annette Floystrup, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor.

...al negotiation points based on how the community might respond to the new owner, once announced. For updates, read The Rockridge News and visit the RCPC website at www.rockridge. org. To be notified of updates via e-mail, send a request to Hiroko Kurihara, Chair, RCPC Land Use Committee, at h2Oakland@ sbcglobal.net.

Park Phase II improvements. More photos and story on page 7. PHOTO: JACQUELINE KELLAM by Hiroko Kurihara, Chair, RCPC Land Use Committee At press time, Albertsons was preparing to close their parking lot to the public because of Albertsons LLC and Terra- nomics’ difficulty in accessing the loading dock and showing the property to prospective ...

... Vice-Chair Janelle Cavanagh and Gloria Bruce .......................Co-Secretaries Susan Montauk ...................Treasurer Gloria Bruce, Janelle Cavanagh, Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News

...ssioned string quartets by living composers. On Saturday December 9, at 6 p.m., the second annual holiday party will feature local singer songwriters David Serotkin and Pollyanna Bush. Firestorm, page 2 ¬ Albertsons Parking Lot to Close by Hiroko Kurihara, Chair, RCPC Land Use Committee At press time, Albertsons was preparing to close their parking lot to the public because of Albertsons LLC and Terra- nomics’ difficulty in accessing the loading dock and showing

NCPC Town Hall July 20 Earthquake Kit Community Meeting The future of the Albert- sons site: July 27, 7:30-9 pm Rockridge Library. Police; Security; Defense Meet New OPD North Oakland Commander Raffle Drawing Report by Hiroko Kurihara, Committee Chair Albertsons to Close; Community to Meet Implications of the Albertsons Supermarket closing, set for August 6, will be considered at a community meeting to be held Thursday, July 27, 7:30-9 p.m. in the Rockridge Library. Alb...

...sica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer   Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Creating an improved public space

...ion that caught my eye was “Research the best kind of locks for your home. For instance, a front-door inside key lock is recommended over a typical dead bolt.”  Newly elected RCPC boardmember Annette Floystrup and Land Use Committee Chair Hiroko Kurihara met with Justin Horner from Councilmember Brunner’s office to discuss C-31 zoning along College Avenue and Conditional Use permits issued for the area. This item will be brought to the RCPC board for further discussion.  Because my door h...

...ocal Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address Local Address To participate or for more information, call Hiroko Kurihara at 510/384-3146 or e-mail H2oakland@sbcglobal.net. (000) 000-0000 (000) 000-0000 Local Address Local Address (000) 000-0000 (000) 000-0000 Local Address Local Address Over 9,500

...ectors, 2005-2006 Deborah Weinstein...........Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles Newsletter Subscriptions For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptio...

Deborah Weinstein...........Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles

By Cy Gulassa

Deborah Weinstein...........Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles

...nse roles. Each member agreed to be the contact person for a number of homes on the block; every home is cov- ered. Presently, we are going door-to-door, with several goals in mind: Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS  informing neighbors of our efforts Our theory is that by encouraging each other to prepare and by instilling a spirit

...24. The Elmwood offers the kids a popcorn and drink special for only $3. While the kids are enjoy- ing the films, parents can shop the stores and restaurants of the Elmwood neighborhood. RCPC Board members Adrienne DeAngelo, Mike McDonald, Hiroko Kurihara and Deborah

By Deborah Weinstein

...s, 2005-2006 Deborah Weinstein...........Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Dan Ferdelman Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the add...

...ltzer, Alan Serrano, Mark Sgarzi, Debra Sharpe, Susan Smith, Lisa Spearman, Carol Strickman, Gail Sullivan, Ann Tubbs, Anne Wil- liams, Cathy Witney, Fahima Vafai, Judy Velardia; Poster Underwriting Genray Salon, Global Vineyard Importers, Hiroko Kurihara Designs, Homesteader, La Farine Bakery, Lulu Rae Confections, Marica Seafood Restaurant, Market Hall, Namaste, Nan Yang, Oliveto, Pasta Pomo- doro, Pendragon Fine Books, Rockridge Café, Rockridge Home, Rockridge Kids, Rustica Café, Ruta’s ...

...s, 2005-2006 Deborah Weinstein...........Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Dan Ferdelman Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles

...bungalow homes and shops to construct a high-density transit village development around BART is as crazy as the idea of big box stores and a strip mall in the neigh- borhood, to say nothing about parking congestion and traffic. Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, The Fruitvale Transit Village is new and has great potential, as the community was already fairly dense and somewhat economi- cally depressed. Thus, the development of shops, businesses, and senior and child cen- ters withi...

by: Hiroko Kurihara, Chair, RCPC Land Use Committee Mcommercial area. In 1974, the Rockridge community and the RCPC fought to estab- lish the C-31 zoning designation for College Avenue, which encourages mixed-use development with retail below and hous- ing an...

For more information, contact Hiroko Kurihara at 510/384-0557 or h2oakland@sbcglobal.net Become a Head-Start Storyreader

By Theresa Nelson

...aratory School, who provide welcome energy and enthusiasm. Please note that the play structure areas at Redondo and Hardy will be closed on both Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th to accommodate the work. Frog Park Needs You Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the add...

... discussions in kitchens, schools, churches and other venues to discuss every possible option and to discover what is the most equitable way to guide and nurture our future. I know we have common concerns and goals. Please remain involved. Hiroko Kurihara, Chair RCPC Land Use Committee 510/384-0557

...my son’s school recently and maybe because “Party like a rock star” includes soft-porn “babes” and maybe because “the drink with drive” refers to supporting drinking and driving that I’m finding myself a little perturbed. Is anyone else? — Hiroko Kurihara (April 18) Y ES! I can’t stand the billboards in our neighborhood. The soft porn on the corner of College & Broadway is especially repulsive, but I also get irritated every time I have to pass the ones at Claremont/Colby & Claremont/Forest...

By Jessica Pitt

...amin Fay Iris Winogrond Maeve Elise Brown RCPC Land Use Committee Meeting Times Change The RCPC Land Use committee has changed its monthly meeting time to the second Monday of the week. Location rotates. For more information, contact Chair Hiroko Kurihara at 384.0557 or h2Oakland@sbcglobal.net.

Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, While the Kitchen Tour supports a good cause, it’s also just plain fun. Featuring home spaces large and small, classic and contemporary, the Kitchen Tour has inspired countless guests to renovate, remodel and...

By Karen Hester

...n,” a subcom- mittee that will outline the neighborhood planning initiative and the input process. We will keep you posted. Please contact us if you would like to help “Make It Happen” or if you have any questions, comments or suggestions: Hiroko Kurihara 510/384-0557 or h2oakland@sbcglobal.net

ditor’s Note: An opinion piece by Hiroko Kurihara in the October issue of The Rockridge News urged an increase in housing density along College Avenue as a way to create a sustain- able community and attract neighborhood-serving businesses (In My Opinion,“Building on the Bungalow and the ...

...things, including programs, facilities, and interaction with parents and the community. The RCPC Town Hall Meeting will provide residents with an opportunity to meet school lead- ers and learn more about each of these important factors. by Hiroko Kurihara D Architects Criticize Design Tespite early opposition, the Khana Peena restaurant serving Indian cuisine will open at 5316 College Avenue where a former corner convenience and liquor store was located. The restaurant, sister to one on Sol...

...oard of Directors gather for a group photo at a summer meeting. Front row, from left: Jessica Pitt, Theresa Nelson, Camille Reed, Susan Montauk, John Potis, Jennifer Barragan Edmister. Back row, from left: Deborah Weinstein, Mike McDonald, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike Taylor, Dan Ferdelman, Ehab Bandar. PHOTO: DAN FERDELMAN Curves Restaurant from page 2 from page 7 amounting to approximately $10,000 in lost revenue. Avenue, particularly around this location. RCPC, however, is not going to appeal t...

...ogue between schools and the community. To learn more about what’s working well for kids and how you can help, attend the RCPC Town Hall meeting on Thursday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact RCPC Land Use Committee Chair Hiroko Kurihara at 384.0557 or h2oakland@sbcglobal.net pdf/NCLBBook.pdf; the text of the NCLB is available at www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/ leg/esea02/107-110.pdf. For more information about Oakland schools, go to: www.ousd.k12.ca.us, and to the links on RCPC’...

By Lydia Gans

by Lydia Gans and Hiroko Kurihara T

By Lydia Gans

RCPC Board of Directors, 2003-2004 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Vice-Chair Jessica Pitt, John Potis .......Secretaries Greg Yoch............................Treasurer Dulcy Anderson, Jennifer Edmister, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk,

By Lydia Gans

In the coming months we will pursue these issues through more articles. Let us know what you think. If you’re interested in being part of positive change, contact Hiroko Kurihara at h2Oakland@sbcglobal.net or 384-0557 and Lydia Gans at lydiagans@juno.com or 658-4445.

By Doug White

...nia Department of Education to evaluate Claremont’s low scores on state standardized tests in will join a working group to discuss the current status and future direction of RCPC’s Land Use Study. For more information about the study, call Hiroko Kurihara at 510/384-0557. “At lunch one day, I asked myself, ‘Why am I in central Oregon?’” he recalled. I had a

...losures Poor Way To Fix Oakland Schools KIRIN in the Year of The Monkey School Board member Kerry Hamill says cuts should not rile parents and impact student achievement Restaurant approved despite objections of residents by Cy Gulassa Dby Hiroko Kurihara, RCPC Board Member T Kerry Hamill, District One School r. Randolph Ward’s plans to close a series of 13, then 11, then 5 of Oakland’s schools to cut costs illustrates a problem with state-appointed administrators: They ride into town with ...

By Deborah Weinstein

... their intention to run for office by March 18. (A map and description of RCPC boundaries are available online at The RCPC Board of Directors Front row, left to right: Jessica Pitt, co-Secretary; Dulcy Anderson; Susan Montauk. Middle, l-r: Hiroko Kurihara; Theresa Nelson; Jennifer Edmister; Deborah Weinstein, Vice Chair. Rear, l-r: Gregory Yoch, Treasurer; Mike Taylor; Dan Ferdleman, Chair; John Potis, co-Secretary.  RCPC BOARD, PAGE 10