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— by Robin McDonnell, RCPC 2021 Election Officer

Casey Farmer Leonora Sea Kirk Peterson Robin McDonnell David Garcia Annette Floystrup

for 13 candidates in this contested election. Two ballots were disquali- fied for over-voting and seven ballots were provisional. The final tallies were: Leonora Sea 258; Robin McDonnell 173; Kirk law office of dave karlinsky 725 washington st., suite 313 oakland, ca 94607 (510) 788-5700 www.davekarlinskylaw.com Practicing exclusively in the area of trusts and estates: • Estate planning

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RCPC’s Kevin Faughnan Community Grant Program Helps Fund Climatescape by Robin McDonnell Climatescape is the newest recip- ient of the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) Kevin Faughnan Community Grant. The RCPC sets aside funds from the pro- ceeds of the Kitchen Tour for a grant program that supports small commu- nity...

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Kitchen Tour: A Smokin’ Success by Robin McDonnell, Chair 2022 Rockridge Kitchen Tour (Photo by Anna L. Marks)

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RCPC Awards Grant for Garden Project by Robin McDonnell, RCPC Vice Chair T

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...that will enhance the neighborhood,” said Casey Farmer, Chair of the RCPC. “This is exactly how the Kevin Faughnan Grant program is meant to be used.” For information on how to qualify for RCPC’s Kevin Faughnan Grant program, send an email Robin McDonnell at info@rockridge.org. n he Rockridge Community Plan- ning Council (RCPC) has funded a grant proposal to enhance two pocket gardens. The funds will be used to support the acquisition of professional landscape consultation and planting advi...

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LOOK AROUND Eucalyptus globulus Rockridge Kitchen Tour: Volunteer Request by Robin McDonnell, Kitchen Tour Co-Chair by Kirk Peterson The RCPC Rockridge Kitchen Tour is coming October 2nd, and the committee is looking for volunteers with specific areas of expertise. Interested? Please email us at kitchentour@rockridge.org. Eucalypt...

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Docents & Writers Needed for Rockridge Kitchen Tour by Robin McDonnell, RCPC Kitchen Tour Co-Chair

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by Robin McDonnell, RCPC Kitchen Tour Co-Chair Wof the remodels will also be available to answer questions about the goals and challenges each owner faced. On the tour, guests will learn strategies for creating a seamless flow between the kitchen and the res...

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Know: What’s the Plan for the JCC East Bay? by Robin McDonnell, RCPC Kitchen Tour Co-Chair Thomes,” commented Myrna Walton, who participated in the last kitchen tour and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Walton continued: “In 2019, I volunteered my newly built home, a tiny additional dwelling unit, t...

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by Robin McDonnell, RCPC Kitchen Tour Co-Chair P Remodels range from modest updates to large-scale renovations and feature green construction, Accessory Dwell- ing Units (ADUs), and innovative designs. We want to see it all. The Kitchen Tour is the primary f...

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Rockridge Community Planning Council — Committee Updates RCPC Community Grant Applications Now Being Accepted by Robin McDonnell, RCPC Vice Chair Examples of past projects include median plantings, community gardens, trash cleanup, murals, and street painting. Brainstorm with your neighbors to come up with some- thing special for your street. Working on a local proj...

...ews. If you have a project you are considering or didn’t have time to fully develop for this round, please note that we anticipate announcing an additional round of funding later this year. Want to donate time, expertise, or labor? Contact Robin McDonnell at info@rockridge.org to discuss your thoughts on these proposed projects. n More RCPC News: RCPC Announces First Round of Grants by Robin McDonnell, RCPC Grants Committee Chair The Rockridge News was founded March 1986 by Don Kinkead, and...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annett...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer To run for election, prospective candidates m...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Measure H, Parcel Tax Extension This School...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flash...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flash...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ronnie Spitzer.............................................

By Don Kinkead

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer......................................... Co-Secretary Michelle Boyd........................................ Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer..............................................

By Don Kinkead

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer......................................... Co-Secretary Michelle Boyd........................................ Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer..............................................

By Roberta Klugman

Menus will be available for online pre-ordering on March 20. Expect some traditional favorites as well as some new additions. Visit rockridgemarkethall.com. n Photo: Robin McDonnell Assemblyperson Buffy Weeks recently administered the Attor- ney’s Oath to Rockridge resident Paul McDonnell (see photo above) who recently passed the California State Bar exam on his first try. Although he is not the oldest person to pass ...

By Don Kinkead

Haug, Matt Levy, Eric Lombardo, Robin Zimpfer McDonnell Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org OakDOT Seeks Feedback on Slow Streets T Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in The Rockridge News? Have quest...

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By Roberta Klugman

Special March Holiday Menus at Market Hall by Roberta Klugman C Good News in the Hood It’s Never Too Late to Be Called to the Bar by Robin McDonnell elebrate the upcoming spring hol- idays with foods from Rockridge Market Hall. St. Patrick’s Day Menu is available Sunday, March 16, and Monday, March 17, featuring Corned Beef, Potatoes, Carrots & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Soda Bread...

... Stephanie Lee: Sponsorship and Advertising Elliott Swigert: Art/Poster Design Carol Kasparek and Judy Weiss: Kitchen Description Writers Benedicte Rodet: Photography Maryann Amado and Ben Riddell: Publicity Eileen Ward: Docent Coordinator Robin McDonnell: Docent Assistant Emily Hou: Website Design and Management Kim Suczynski-Smith: Brochure Design and Budgeting Eli Kaplan and Aaron Wulfsburg: Day-of Runners Mark Aaronson, Eli Kaplan, Louisa Bukiet, and Ben Riddell: Registration Table Star...

...Beiser 15 by Star Lightner Congrats to the six winners highlighted above; please welcome them to the RCPC Board of Direc- tors. And a big THANK YOU to departing RCPC Board Members Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Ben Friedman, Robin McDonnell, and Kirk Peter-

By Annette Floystrup

...roup, the City of Oak- land, and resident groups to solve problems and create opportunities that make life more vibrant, interesting, RCPC Board of Directors, 2023-24 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annett...

Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annett...

Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Trash Cans, see next page Mark Aaronson, Aly Bon...

...sistant Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne......... Senior Contributing Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2023-24 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annett...

...sistant Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne......... Senior Contributing Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2023-24 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Love Again Fabrics / 6030 College Avenue Shops, ...

By Susan Montauk

RCPC Board of Directors, 2023-24 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer

By Jody Colley

...sistant Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne......... Senior Contributing Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2023-24 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair

By Carol Kasparek

RCPC Board of Directors, 2023-24 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystru...

...Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne.........................Senior Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2023-24 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer TRiO Plus (Teachers Rooted in Oakland Plus) M...

RCPC Board of Directors, 2023-24 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystru...

...Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne.........................Senior Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman, ...

...mit them through the Zoom Q&A feature during the meeting. n • Rick Jacobus, Economic Consultant to East Bay municipalities on housing RCPC Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer • Ben Metcalf, Managing Director of the U.C. ...

...of regulars, I’ve seen a lot of people meet here, get married here. Then they have kids and I don’t see them again until the kids are RCPC Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Rockridge Cafe’s 50th Anniversary

...riter • What are other high-need cities like Oakland or high-resource neighborhoods like Rockridge doing to build affordable housing? RCPC Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary

...Ad Manager Susan Montauk................................Business Manager Judith Doner Berne.......................Senior Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer “Let’s talk to the landlord. Let’s get a go...

Mayor Schaaf Holds Town Hall Meeting At Colby Park v Coming Sunday, October 2nd v The RCPC Welcomes Neighbors to the 2022 Kitchen Tour by Judith Doner Berne by Robin McDonnell, Kitchen Tour Chair Wearing a bright print top from a College Avenue boutique, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf held a Town Hall at Rockridge’s Colby Park on a sunny August evening as she entered the last several months of her term-limited eight...

...Ad Manager Susan Montauk................................Business Manager Judith Doner Berne.......................Senior Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman...

By Stuart Flashman

tested election. Incumbents (with vote counts): Robin McDonnell (176), Casey Farmer (146), Annette Floystrup (128), and Kirk Peterson (124) retained their seats. Two new mem- bers joined the board: Ben Friedman (123), and Alysoun Bonde (118). The vote tallies for the rest of the 2022 candidates were as...

...Ad Manager Susan Montauk................................Business Manager Judith Doner Berne.......................Senior Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary

... page community building through programs like the Kevin Faughnan Memorial Community Grants Program. To submit or refer a kitchen for the tour, the Kitchen Tour Committee invites you to do so asap. For info, contact Kitchen Tour Co-Chairs, Robin McDonnell or Kirk Peterson at kitchentour@rockridge.org. n The Tour Committee is accepting kitchen submissions through May 15. Works in progress are welcome, although expected completion should be no later than August 1, 2022. Email kitchentour@rock...

... officers, and advisors. In a very busy world, they’ve given a lot of their time and talent to RCPC and I appreciate them for it. n RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair

...dge residents and represent them in decisions regarding housing, business, and safety in the neighborhood. I wish to listen to them and implement their desires and needs by working with fellow Board members as well as City representatives. Robin McDonnell: (Incumbent) Auburn Avenue My husband and I moved to Rockridge in 2018. We made Rockridge our home because of its unique combination of urban life and sense of community. My background includes 25 years in county government with responsibi...

...er Susan Montauk................................Business Manager Judith Doner Berne................................... Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich...................................................

...ommittee member, the first meeting is planned for March 7, 2022, the first Monday. Sign up via email at: kitchentour@rockridge.org. RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary

...ed that lack of additional housing would continue to keep Rockridge unaffordable for most fam- ilies. Others saw housing as a moral RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich...................................................

By Jody Colley

RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich...................................................

RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich...................................................

By Angela Moore

Judith Doner Berne................................... Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich...................................................

...er Susan Montauk................................Business Manager Judith Doner Berne................................... Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich...................................................

RCPC & NCPC Joint Town Hall Meeting — by Robin McDonnell, Vice Chair RCPC, and Karen Ivy, Secretary Greater Rockridge NCPC The Rockridge Community Planning Council and the Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council will hold their annual joint Town Hall this year on Thursday, August...

...er Susan Montauk................................Business Manager Judith Doner Berne................................... Staff Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ronnie Spitzer.............................................

...Ad Manager Susan Montauk................................Business Manager Judith Doner Berne.......................Eyes on Rockridge RCPC Board of Directors, 2021-22 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary

By Don Kinkead

... through our Community Grants Program Fund. To make a donation of any amount on our GoFundMe Page, visit https:// bit.ly/2QlRhw0. n RCPC Board of Directors, 2020-21 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer......................................... Co-Secretary Michelle Boyd........................................ Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer..............................................

...Ad Manager Susan Montauk................................Business Manager Judith Doner Berne.......................Eyes on Rockridge RCPC Board of Directors, 2020-21 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer......................................... Co-Secretary Michelle Boyd........................................ Co-Secretary

By Don Kinkead

...tion Form online to receive notifications about vaccine availabil- ity. Visit https://covid-19.acgov.org/ vaccines#localplanning. n RCPC Board of Directors, 2020-21 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer......................................... Co-Secretary Michelle Boyd........................................ Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer..............................................

By Don Kinkead

...afael, in the portico at Oakland Tech. Superintendent, Dr. Kayla Johnson- Trammel, are strongly positioned to tackle these issues.” RCPC Board of Directors, 2020-21 Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer......................................... Co-Secretary Michelle Boyd........................................ Co-Secretary

Stay Tuned for the Community Grants Program — By Robin McDonnell, RCPC Board Member

By Don Kinkead

Leonora Sea..........................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer......................................... Co-Secretary Michelle Boyd........................................ Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer..............................................

Candidate Statements continued on page 5 Michael Rosen Lawton Avenue Diana Mitchell- Chavez Shafter Avenue Robin McDonnell Auburn Avenue Hi neighbors! It’s been really fun to see everyone enjoy in g the Shaf ter Slow Streets. I currently work as an editor at Apple News; in the past, I’ve written about cities as a journalist and worked for a Berkeley councilmem...

Rockridge Community Planning Council — 2019 Finanical Statement RCPC CANDIDATES Casey Farmer David Garcia Leonora Sea Robin McDonnell Annette Floystrup Barbara Dunne Brett Moyer Diana Mitchell-Chavez Emily Hirschman Jon Gabel Ken Rich Kirk E. Peterson Matt Shintaku Peretz Partensky Travis J. Henry Warren Wells Andrew Martinez RCPC General Fund Income Contributions $1,235...

...f the houses for 21st century living, while leaving the exteriors still in touch with their early 20th century roots. Last, but certainly not least, thanks to the tired but also tireless Kitchen Tour Committee: Ronnie Spitzer, my Co-Chair; Robin McDonnell, Site Visit Team and Docent Coordinator; and Tina Chen-Chardonnet, Site Visit Team (and Kitchen Tour homeowner — how amazing is that?). See you in 2021. n Photo: Anna L. Marks The Kitchen Tour is the principal fundraiser for the Rockridge ...

...cents for the Sunday, September 22nd Tour. Docents get tours of several of the houses during orientation ahead of Sept 22, and on the event day get free entry to the other Tour houses when not on your scheduled shift. To volunteer, contact Robin McDonnell, Docent Chair, at seashelter@me.com.

Paul McDonnell / Auburn Ave. I have been active in RCPC programs for several years. This includes assist- ing with the Kitchen Tour, helmed by my wife Robin in 2020 and 2022. I have volunteered for events such as the annual Halloween parade, board elections, a...

By Don Kinkead

.................... Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer...............................................Treasurer Stuart Flashman...........................Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Mary Catherine Haug, Matt Levy, Eric Lombardo, Robin Zimpfer McDonnell Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see

By Don Kinkead

.................... Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer...............................................Treasurer Stuart Flashman...........................Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Mary Catherine Haug, Matt Levy, Eric Lombardo, Robin Zimpfer McDonnell Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in The Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Want...

By Don Kinkead

.................... Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer...............................................Treasurer Stuart Flashman...........................Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Mary Catherine Haug, Matt Levy, Eric Lombardo, Robin Zimpfer McDonnell

By Don Kinkead

.................... Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer...............................................Treasurer Stuart Flashman...........................Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Mary Catherine Haug, Matt Levy, Eric Lombardo, Robin Zimpfer McDonnell Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in The Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Want...

By Don Kinkead

..... Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer...............................................Treasurer Stuart Flashman...........................Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Mary Catherine Haug, Matt Levy, Eric Lombardo, Anna L. Marks, Robin Zimpfer McDonnell (Left to right) Officer Mae Phu; Neighborhood Services Coordinator Angela Moore; Safeway Manager Maida French; and Officer Josiah Ladd enjoyed meeting the locals in an informal, friendly enviroment. The East Bay is full of coffee l...

...ecretary Andrew Masalin ����������������Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer �������������������Treasurer Stuart Flashman ����������������Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Mary Catherine Haug, Matt Levy, Eric Lombardo, Anna L. Marks, Robin Zimpfer McDonnell Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org The OCP&R program is focusing on the Oakland Hills and foothill areas of our city first, as these are at the highest risk of a wildfire or Hayward Fault ear...

By Don Kinkead

...ecretary Andrew Masalin ����������������Co-Secretary Ronnie Spitzer �������������������Treasurer Stuart Flashman ����������������Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Mary Catherine Haug, Matt Levy, Eric Lombardo, Anna L. Marks, Robin Zimpfer McDonnell 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 Subscription” on the memo line. M...

... and the implications for business. I’m also working as a data science consultant for the Judi­ cial Council of California on a team seeking to improve digital services for those going through civil and family law matters without a lawyer. Robin Zimpfer McDonnell