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 […]
The Berkeley Project Team volunteers at the Firestorm Memorial Garden – Sunday, October 8, 2023!
The Berkeley Project Team volunteers at the Firestorm Memorial Garden – Sunday, October 8, 2023! For the second time this year, the North Hills Community Association has had the good fortune of working with The Berkeley Project team to help us with maintaining the NHCA’s gardens. There were a couple of returning volunteers who had […]
Bentley School Sixth Graders Volunteer at the Firestorm Memorial Garden!
Bentley School Sixth Graders Volunteer at the Firestorm Memorial Garden! On Wednesday, September 27, the North Hills Community Association hosted Ryan Nepomuceno and his sixth grade ‘Little Farmers’ at the Firestorm Memorial Garden. This was Bentley School’s 2nd volunteer event this year, and the work needed in the garden was much different than what was needed earlier in the […]
Chevron’s Bay Area Fall Volunteer Campaign – Day 2 – Wednesday, September 27
Chevron’s Bay Area Fall Volunteer Campaign – Day 2 – Wednesday, September 27 Another dynamic day from our friends from Chevron Corporation! On Wednesday, September 27, this group hailed from the Richmond refinery, some after already putting in time at the ‘office’. Another thirteen of us met again at the Gateway Garden and Pavilion and […]
Chevron’s Bay Area Fall Volunteer Garden Campaign – Day 1 – Tuesday. September 26
Chevron’s Bay Area Fall Volunteer Garden Campaign – Day 1 – Tuesday. September 26 The North Hills Community Association hosted a volunteer garden day on Tuesday, September 26, with a group from Chevron Corporation in San Ramon, many of which were returning volunteers. The morning started out with light rain, but that didn’t deter the […]
Useful home security links
Crime Prevention thru Environmental Design (CEPTED) Personal Safety Brochure
Public Safety – Q3 Meeting (Surveillance Camera Workshop w/Barry Pilger)
NHCA video surveillance and license plate reading systems workshop now available on the web site. The North Hills Community Association’s video surveillance video and license plate reading workshop can now be viewed on a website: LPRCAM.net Our presenter, long time North Hills resident Barry Pilger, has created the website with videos of both sections of the […]
Ice Cream Social Highlights!
Hello Fellow Neighbors, It’s already been a week since the NHCA held their Ice Cream Social. What a great day it turned out to be. More than 100 people ventured to the Gateway Garden and Pavilion where we had mild weather, a beautiful garden venue and wonderful views of the Bay. Recap below: Free Ice […]
Oaklandside article: What can Oakland’s City Council do about crime?
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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 […]
Reminder: Ice Cream Social on August 19th
A friendly neighborhood reminder! The North Hills Community Association Ice Cream Social – Plant Sale/Raffle Fundraiser is coming soon! Please come out and visit with your neighbors, enjoy our beautiful community garden, while delighting in free Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream. Our District 4 Councilwoman Janani Ramachrandan, as well as other city officials, are also planning to stop […]
Video available here of the Alameda County DA Pamela Price’s recent town hall
Watch the uncut footage of Alameda County DA Pamela Price’s recent town hall here.
Additional Information for Special Public Safety Meeting
Additional Information for Special Public Safety Meeting Thursday July 27, 2023 6pm Montclair Presbyterian Church 5701 Thornhill Dr. The North Hills Community Association in Conjunction with the Montclair Neighborhood Council, Rockridge NCPC, and both Adams Point and Piedmont Pines Neighborhood Groups Are Sponsoring an Informational Discussion with: Pamela Price, Alameda County District Attorney https://www.counties.org/county-office/district-attorney OPD […]
The ‘We Care’ Hills Gardeners – Summer ’23 Garden Newsletter and Ice Cream Social Invite
Click here to read the latest from the NHCA Garden Committee
Acknowledging BrightView Landscape Services Community Garden Partnership
North Hills Community Associations is acknowledging. and commending BrightView Landscape Services and the personal commitment of BrightView Management including Karine Stuimer, Miguel Navarro and Loren Olson to the enhancement of the Gateway Garden & Pavilion and the Firestorm Memorial Garden. Read Full Statement Here
Special Public Safety Meeting on July 27
Special Public Safety Meeting Thursday July 27, 2023 6pm Montclair Presbyterian Church 5701 Thornhill Dr. The North Hills Community Association in Conjunction with the Montclair Neighborhood Council, Rockridge NCPC, and both Adams Point and Piedmont Pines Neighborhood Groups Sponsors an Informational Discussion with: Pamela Price, Alameda County District Attorney https://www.counties.org/county-office/district-attorney Captain Jeffery Thomason, Oakland Police […]
EBT article:Oakland hills group, Fire Department vigilant at year’s riskiest time
This East Bay Times article suggests “One of the best ways to prevent loss due to urban wildfire for people in the East Bay who own homes or properties is low-tech, requires minimal physical exertion and is entirely free: Getting to know your neighbors.” Read or listen to the full article here!
NHCA urges undergrounding of Montclair Utilities
The NHCA Board has sent this letter to PG&E and the City of Oakland, supporting our Montclair neighbors who seek the added safety of underground utilities for their area. Read the Letter Here
Gazing and Grazing with the Goats!
Gazing and Grazing with the Goats! We had a large turnout for our first community pop-up event on Tuesday, June 20, from 4-6 pm. Lots of nearby hills neighbors, along with others not so nearby, came to view the goats on the hills across from the Gateway Garden and Pavilion along Hiller Drive. Children and adults […]