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 […]
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 […]