Oakmont’s half-century of prosperity tied to Santa Rosa annexation

“The Big Change of recent years is Santa Rosa’s “discovery” of Oakmont. A surprisingly large number of longtime Santa Rosa residents — some born-and-raised, others who been here three decades or more tucked into the hills of Montecito and Holland Heights — have found their not-too-big, not-too-much yard and dwellings in — yes — Oakmont.

Even before the relocation rush from the firestorms, people who made Croakmont jokes in the ’60s now praise the ease of living, the beauty of it, the safety (“I can walk early morning or very late at night and feel safe”).

Others, drawn to the amenities by the rigors (?) of aging, tend to be apologetic (“I can’t believe we’re actually living in Oakmont, but, you know … ”).

Sure, the traffic can be daunting at rush hours — and they are adding to it, since many of them are still working. How much more will these people change Oakmont?”

~ Continue reading about discovering Oakmont –  Gaye Lebaron, Press Democrat