Opinion
Two-thirds Argument
The truth behind the two-thirds argument: What every Eastridge homeowner should know. The two-thirds argument misses the point. If you followed the conversation about adding an eight-hour guard at the back gate, you’ve probably heard one line more than any other. “EPOA members would pay two-thirds of the cost.” That statement is arithmetically true, but…
Water Heater Deadline 12/31/2026
The Next Water Heater Is a Planning Project No one schedules a water-heater failure. It tends to arrive on a cold morning, a weekend, or five minutes before houseguests arrive… never at a convenient time. That is why Eastridge Hills homeowners should begin planning now. The Bay Area Air District adopted new pollution standards for…
Our Taxes Could Potentially Drop
Could Property Taxes Disappear for Many Eastridge Hills Seniors? Eastridge Hills Homeowner Update Could Property Taxes Disappear for Many Eastridge Hills Seniors? A proposed California ballot initiative could exempt many homeowners age 60 and older from regular property taxes on their principal residence. The potential savings are significant. So are the questions. Reality Most Eastridge…
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
… Unless You Put a Picnic Table on It California says we’re not in a drought—for now. But Sacramento just made it clear: if no one uses your grass, you shouldn’t be watering it. So the question for Eastridge Hills isn’t PANIC—it’s strategy. What’s Really Changing? Under Assembly Bill 1572 (Water Code §10608.14): HOAs must…
Why Live Guards Matter
What Happened On the evening of December 28th, a vehicle attempted unauthorized entry into the Eastridge Hills community. The sequence of events is documented by both still photography and security camera video: A vehicle attempted to enter the community by closely following an authorized vehicle through the entrance gate—commonly known as tailgating. • Entry was…
Rules: A New Standard
A New Standard of Accountability What Evidence? – After taking office, the newly elected Board Leadership began a routine of financial “due diligence “. . . reviewing contracts, expenses, and shared-service charges to ensure the Association’s finances were accurate and properly documented. During that review, the Board identified issues that required deeper examination, including: These…
Mow Your Neighbor’s Lawn?
Should You Be Paying to Mow Your Neighbor’s Lawn? Reality check: Most people would laugh at the idea. “You want me to pay your landscaping bill?”—Yeah, no thanks. But here in Eastridge Hills, your HOA dues have been quietly hard at work… keeping the weeds down and the grass cut—on city-owned parkland next to your…
One Hat at a Time — Why Your HOA President Can’t Be the Treasurer Too!
Because Monopoly is a board game, not a HOA Board strategy. Reality Check: The Law Isn’t Optional-In Eastridge Hills, where each homeowner has a significant financial stake, leadership should be by the book—literally. But recently, that book’s been ignored. Let’s break it down: California Corporations Code § 7213(a) clearly states that in a nonprofit mutual…
Curbing Speech: A Red Flag at the Red Paint Meeting
Reality Check: If you blinked, you might’ve missed it—but something quietly outrageous happened during the opening of the Eastridge Hills HOA Board Meeting on March 11, 2025. The President, in his usual “I’m in charge here” tone, announced that public comment would take place at the beginning of the meeting. So far, so good. It’s…
Who Really Runs Eastridge Hills? Hint: You Didn’t Elect Her.
The Reality: She’s at every meeting, but her name never appeared on your ballot. She’s never faced a single vote, yet she speaks like a lawyer, steers policy like a board chair, and hands out advice like it’s gospel. Her name is Priscilla—the representative from The Kelly Company—and for over a decade, she’s been the…
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