Oakmore Homes Association

Many local residents have complimented and asked about the plantings under the Magnolia trees in the Oakmore business district. They have been there almost 7 years now, but “Where did they come from?” “Who maintains them?” “Who pays for them?” “How can I help?” Well, here are your answers. The Oakmore Homes Association (OHA) is pleased to have initiated and funded the upgrade in May, 2012. At the direction of a small neighborhood Landscape Committee, twenty neighborhood volunteers came together to do the initial planting.Subsequently, Continue reading →

This year, in an effort to support Rocky’s, stay a little closer to home, and hopefully attract some walk-in neighbors, we have decided to hold our annual meeting at Rocky’s Market at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. In the past we have held a catered dinner at the Park Street Presbyterian Church. Planning the dinner took quite a bit of time and invited guests gave presentations about matters of interest to the neighborhood. However, in the past couple of years the attendance at Continue reading →

Petition to the City of Oakland: This petition is for deferral of the proposed lane reduction and addition of traffic lights and traffic circles to that part of Park Boulevard from I-580 to Highway 13 until the plan is approved by a vote of the local residents. The planned changes would negatively impact commuting time and nearby businesses, by example, the long backups when the Park bridge over Hwy 13 was reduced to one lane each way. We are in favor of enhanced pedestrian safety through Continue reading →

Here is information you may have seen from the City: The City of Oakland’s Department of Transportation invites you to attend a community outreach meeting that will provide an update on the Park Boulevard Corridor Study.   You are receiving this email communication because our records indicate that you attended a previous Park Boulevard Corridor Study meeting, or you previously expressed interest in the Park Boulevard Corridor Study. You may also receive duplicate communications through other communication channels.  We apologize for any duplications. Please know Continue reading →

Our meeting of November 8 did not meet the meeting requirements of a quorum, 50% of members present in person or by proxy. The Annual OHA Meeting will take place on December 13, 2017, at 7pm to 8pm, at Wells & Bennett Real Estate Office, 1451 Leimert Blvd. Your proxy, signed by all title holders to your home, is requested particularly if you are unable to attend this Annual Meeting.  We thank those who have already sent in their proxy and who attended our meeting Continue reading →

Greetings OHA Households! Please mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting on November 8. As always, the meeting will be held at Park Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 4101 Park Blvd. The meeting begins with dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by announcements and speakers. The keynote speaker will be Annie Campbell Washington, Oakland’s vice mayor and our council member for District 4. She has been hard at work on our behalf, and she is an engaging and dynamic speaker. Once again, a wonderful dinner will be catered by Continue reading →