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Our next General Membership Meeting is set for:

Saturday, March 14th at 11 AM.

Speakers include:  

• California Department of Insurance

• The Red Cross: Will be on-site with a CPR training sign-up sheet. 

We have a robust agenda focused on keeping Oakridge beautiful, safe, and connected. Key initiatives that we’ll discuss include:

• Landscape Priorities: Tree trimming, brush clearance, weeding, and re-landscaping bare areas. We are also addressing repairs to curbing, block walls, and the playground slide area. 

• Infrastructure & Safety: Look for upcoming street topcoat surfacing and new signage using non-fading DOT paint. We are also finalizing the installation of Doggie Bag stations and new Entry Lane signage. 

• Cell Tower Service: We will be discussing the latest updates regarding the Verizon Cell Tower property installation and service improvements.  

• Recreation: Reconfigurations of our Pickleball, Basketball, and Tennis courts. 

• Traffic Control: Implementing speed limit maps for visitors and delivery drivers to reduce reckless speeding. 

• Preparedness: Upcoming Emergency Exit Drills (TBA), Fire-Life-Safety info sessions, and Water Cannon updates. 

• Security: Continued enhancement of patrols and additional parking solutions. 

• Two-Day Community Garage Sale: May 30–31, 2026. 

Your participation is critical to launch these priorities. By attending meetings and sharing your concerns, you help ORA champion the issues that matter most. We advocate for you with total discretion—all concerns are submitted to Oakridge Management anonymously as general community feedback. This collective approach allows us to push for improvements effectively. By joining us, you’re helping create a better, more vibrant neighborhood for everyone.

So, come join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM in our Community Center. And be a part of making the Oakridge community the best place to live! If you are unable to attend, the event will be streamed live via Zoom for those who have signed up for our Community Member Portal.

2025

 PAST EVENTS:

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our December 6th General Membership Meeting, where we shared and celebrated this year’s accomplishments and reflected on all we’ve achieved together.

As we reflect on the past year, 2025 began with unexpected fire evacuations that shook our community. But in true Oakridge fashion, we emerged stronger and more prepared. ORA moved quickly in taking action—collaborating with management and local officials to strengthen safety protocols and provide services such as fire-alarm replacements, air purifiers, duct repairs, the clearing of homeless RV encampments on Foothill Blvd., landscaping improvements, maintenance support, and much more.

We also had four major General Membership Meetings featuring an incredible slate of guest speakers. Although, we would like to see you at our meetings, you can find highlights from each meeting on the left side of our home page at the ORAOakridge.com website.

We also congratulate our new and returning Board Members for 2026:  President Wesley Maynez; Vice President William Castillo; Secretary Patricia Chitjian; and newly elected Treasurer Jacqueline Sidman. Kurt Doerr will continue serving the board as a Special Technical Advisor Chair—supporting our website, Zoom meetings, and a variety of administrative projects throughout the year.

We’re grateful to everyone who supported us. We would like to see more of you attending meetings, offering ideas, and working together. Let’s continue and celebrate what we’ve accomplished and carry that momentum forward to make 2026 another outstanding year for Oakridge.

Here’s to you, and to 2026!

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General Membership Meeting: 

November 8th, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Everyone welcome - guest speakers include:

• Sandra Jacobo, New Manager of Oakridge
• Garrett Peyton, LAPD Captain III, Mission Hills Division
• Mark Guardado, LAPD Captain I, Mission Hills Division
• Keith Crawford, Senior Lead Officer, Eastern Sylmar
• Paul Hawkins, Synergy Representative

ORA is asking for nominations for new candidates, and in addition, to volunteer and get the word out about our community impact and meetings. The ballot nominations start November 8th, with elections on December 6th. This is your chance to get involved in shaping our community. Share your concerns, support candidates, and let us know what improvements you’d like to see in Oakridge. Light refreshments will be served.

The meeting will also be streamed live via Zoom - please see the instructions to sign up.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 8th at 11:00 AM! For any questions, contact us at oraoakdrige@gmail.com.

-Your ORA Board Members