NHCA Board Meeting @ 3:00 p.m. at the Claremont Resort and Club Agenda
KQED Interview: The Oakland Hills Burned Before. LA Fires Have Many Terrified It Will Happen Again | KQED
David and Nancy Kessler recall how their lives changed when they lost their home in the Oakland Hills in the blaze of 1991, as they stand in the main part of their home on Vicente Drive, on Jan. 13, 2025. They eventually rebuilt their home with fire-hardened measures and David has become the Chair of […]
WILDFIRE PREVENTION ZONE BALLOT MEASURE PASSES!
The North Hills Community Association (NHCA) has accomplished much in the last few months. With your support, Measure MM, Oakland’s Wildfire Prevention Zone, passed with over 70% approval in the November election. NHCA Board member Elizabeth Stage was the key leader in this resounding win. With its enactment, Oakland has secured funding to manage vegetation […]
Pictures from NNO 2024
National Night Out 2024 was delightful!
NHCA Newsletter – August 2024 NEWS & UPDATES
Here is the August Issue of our newsletter. Want to receive our newsletter directly in your inbox? Subscribe here!
Wildfire Prevention Zone Ballot Measure Q&A
Please view the Q&A document here 1. The full Wildfire Prevention Zone legislative package, including the map, are posted here See three documents labelled “Supplemental.” 2.The Vegetation Management Plan can be found here
Two NHCA Board Members met the new OPD Chief
Two NHCA Board Members met the new Chief of the Oakland Police Department.
NHCA Annual Newsletter – 2023 Year End Highlights
NHCA Annual Newsletter – 2023 Year End Highlights Please find the North Hills Community Association 2023 annual newsletter attached. It’s been a busy year with our Public Safety, Gardens & Community and Advocacy initiatives. Read the full newsletter here
Hispanic Month recognition at Oakland City Council 10/17/2023
Our D-4 Councilmember Ramachandran recognised Dr Cruz who has tirelessly worked over 20 years on Violence Prevention issues, supporting the LatinX community and fought discrimination in commercial and previous police activity. D-5 Councilmember Gallo recognised the Escovito family for their continued support of the Hispanic and LatinX community. Pete Escovito famed musician (speaking) and daughter […]
Oakland Auditor position changing hands till next election.
Oakland Auditor position changing hands till next election. There was a good turn out to say goodbye to Coutney Ruby, our elected City Auditor. She resigned effective October 13, 2023. Auditor Ruby acknowledges her deep appreciation for being Oakland’s elected watchdog, now serving her fourth term, noting, “It is with deep sadness and gratitude that […]
Outdoor Movie Nights Kick Off THIS Saturday!
Outdoor Movie Night THIS Saturday – Montclair Village Hi Neighbors, Sharing the good news that the FREE outdoor movie night series presented by Red Oak Reality and the Montclair Village Association returns THIS Saturday 8/19…with a new release (the classic is in September)…details below. Outdoor Movie Nights Kick Off THIS Saturday! Summer Outdoor Cinema Returns […]
Street Sweeping Program & Emergency potholes
If you are interested there will be a report going to the City Council in May on the Street Sweeping Program. This report was written in March. There is a map you can click on to see the schedule for the hills area. I have never seen a street sweeper in our area except when we had […]
Read About the NHCA’s Impressive March 23 Annual Meeting!
By all accounts, the North Hills Community Association’s (NHCA’s) annual meeting on March 23 at the (Hiller) Highlands Country Club was one of the best and most successful in recent memory. Organizers Vicki Oliveira, Dan Conolly, Shivani Grover and Carolyn Burgess arranged an impressive spread of food, beverages, snacks and sweets. They managed to keep […]
Raise up D-4 meetings
D-4 Council member Janani Rameshandran will be holding meetings throughout our district. She held the first “Raise up D-4” meeting in the Diamond neighborhood. These meetings are to bring a focus on our various neighbourhoods, our public safety needs and encourage better communication. I have to admit I had never been to the Diamond neighborhood. […]
Beat 13Y Public Safety meeting
On Thursday, February 23rd, the NHCA hosted a Beat 13Y Public Safety meeting. Click here to view the recording, passcode @87mn3&J The topics included: 1. Covering crime in our area: Presented by Crime Reduction Officer (CRO) Officer Silvetri Triana and Sgt Manguy – Crime specific to our beat in the hills 13Y – Catalytic Converters […]
What’s in Oakland’s new sweeping 8 year plan for housing
The Oaklandside has prepared a summary of Oakland’s Housing Element plan. Click here to access the article
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
It’s time for a ‘live, in-person’ NHCA Annual meeting! Where: Highlands Country Club – 110 Hiller Drive, Oakland CA 94618 When: Thursday March 23rd, 6:30pm What: 6:30pm Meet & Greet 7:00pm Business Meeting 7:30pm Guest Speakers 8:00pm Raffle & Socializing Please look for additional details as the event date gets closer. We look forward to […]
Look at all the accomplishments of NHCA in 2022!
2022 Year-End Summary Many thanks to our donors and Sponsors. We couldn’t do it all without you. Season’s Greetings! The North Hills Community Association (NHCA) has logged another impressive year of accomplishments consistent with our three-part mission of improving public safety, maintaining and beautifying community gardens and open spaces, and advocating on behalf of area […]
Redistricting changes in the City of Oakland
As of January 1, 2023, our NHCA area will now be in District 4 because of redistricting changes in the City of Oakland. Dan Kalb will still be the District 1 Rep, but no longer our Rep as the boundaries have changed. We will vote on Nov 8 for a new Rep for District 4 […]