A group of 10 from Chevron +4 from NHCA had a successful mulch party at Gateway on Thursday, September 25. Fred Booker got mulch from Peter Rudy Big chief tree. The worker bees spread it around three sides of the pavilion so it is now in compliance with 10 feet of clearance from the structure. […]
Pictures from NNO 2024

National Night Out 2024 was delightful!
Successful weed-a-thon on Aug 10th

We gathered over 15 bags of weedy stuff: NHCA Board members David Kessler, Nancy Mueller, Anna Sarukhsnov and Fred Booker along with 6 other neighbors helped out too! JOIN US next time!! Weed-a-thon every 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9-11 am at Gateway
NHCA Newsletter – August 2024 NEWS & UPDATES

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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
Recap: Weed-a-thon clean up!! July 13.

We had a great turnout of 12 eager volunteers and had a blast! We filled up over 25 bags of green waste. Our dear Lia Turk is the last picture of the series! Thanks to board members, David, Fred, Brian, Anna, and Nancy, who came out. Next Weed-a-thon event: Saturday, July 27, 9 to 11 […]
Weed-a-thon! Saturday July 13, 9-11am!

Howdy North Hills Folks! We need to roll up our sleeves for Gateway Exhibit Center beautification! Come join fellow weeders this coming Saturday, July 13, 9am-11am at the Gateway Exhibition Garden, Tunnel Road and Caldecott Lane, just above Hwy 13. Weather should be fine, not too hot. Water is plentiful but bring a water bottle, […]
Two NHCA Board Members met the new OPD Chief

Two NHCA Board Members met the new Chief of the Oakland Police Department.
A message about wildfire vegetation inspections from the oakland fire department vegetation management unit
Oakland Fire Department Vegetation Management Unit Adam Ball, Fire Inspection Supervisor with Oakland’s Vegetation Management Unit, explains the process for the annual wildfire vegetation inspections for 2023 and 2024 that take place in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Oakland, California.
The Oakland Fire Department Newsletter
Read the May issue of the Oakland Fire Department Newsletter here!
Meeting with Oakland Auditor and NCPC, feb 17
We had planned on this being an informational recording. Unfortunately the location had wifi issues. We started the meeting a little late (10 min) while techs were trying to connect through “Hot Spots”. Eventually there was a connection but the recording missed the first minutes. A large part of the meeting has no sound, but […]
Meet the Oakland Auditor(s) Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Meet the Oakland Auditor(s) Saturday, February 17, 2024. North Hills Community Association will be trying something new. Our quarterly Neighborhood Council Meeting (NCPC) will be held on a Saturday from 2pm-4pm Montclair Presbyterian Church, Family Room 5701 Thornhill This Saturday daytime meeting will hopefully make attendance more convenient. This meeting will share what Oakland auditors […]
Oakland City Council Honors the NHCA – Hooray!

In 2015 the North Hills Community Association accepted responsibility for the maintenance of the Gateway Garden and Pavilion and the Firestorm Memorial Garden through the City of Oakland. Without the support of the NHCA community, these gardens would not be maintained by the city, and they take constant year-round attention. If you have been by the […]
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
November 4, 2023 – The Berkeley Project (Gateway Garden & Pavilion)

November 4, 2023 – The Berkeley Project (Gateway Garden & Pavilion) The North Hills Community Association had the pleasure of hosting The Berkeley Project for the third time this year! The Berkeley Project is a service organization comprised of Cal Berkeley students that help to bridge the gap between students and the community. We love […]
October 18, 2023 – IICF (Insurance Industry Charity Foundation) Volunteers at the Firestorm Memorial Garden!

October 18, 2023 – IICF (Insurance Industry Charity Foundation) Volunteers at the Firestorm Memorial Garden! We closed out the Firestorm Memorial Garden season on October 18 with the help of the IICF Insurance group’s ‘Week of Giving’ program. The local insurance representatives helped to apply a final layer of mulch to the north half of […]
Come Meet our Area 2 Captain Lisa Ausmus on Nov 16th!
Come Meet our Area 2 Captain Lisa AusmusAll are invited!Thursday November 16. 7-8:30P Join Zoom Meeting or please in personMontclair Presbyterian Church5701 Thornhill Dr This is a meeting to hear from her candidly, about the Oakland PoliceDepartment Crimes in our area, trending up or down, why… Value of online reports OPD projected staffing […]
News from The Oakland Fire Department

News from: The Oakland Fire DepartmentOctober 20, 2023Oakland Fire Department Awarded $1.2 Million Grant The Oakland Fire Department has been awarded a FEMA / Department of Homeland Security grant that will be instrumental in supporting ongoing disaster response and rescue operation efforts. The total amount of the grant is $1,263,456, and the funds will be […]
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 […]