The Oakmont Observer Bibliography

Originally published 2024-01-28, updated 2026-07-20

The list below will eventually contain links to all significant Oakmont Observer articles, in chronological order within each year. Excluded will be, for example, short articles announcing events that have long since passed. As new articles are published, references to them will be added to this list. Numbers in [brackets] are identifier numbers which are intended to be unchanging as the list expands, and which therefore may be used to reference a particular entry below.

2026

[2026-001] Elnoka Housing Development concerns? Attend East Rec Town Hall, March 23, 5-7 pm, by Betsy Herbert, 16 February 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/elnoka-development-concerns-attend-town-hall-march-23/

[2026-002] Governance, Factions, and Dialogue in Oakmont: Representing the Whole, by Deborah Quam, 19 February 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/governance-factions-and-dialogue-in-oakmont/

[2026-03]  2026 OVA Candidates Night, by Bruce Bon, 21 February 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/2026-ova-candidates-night/

[2026-04]  The Oakmont Observer OVA Board Candidate Survey 2026, by Oakmont Observer, 2 March, 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/the-oakmont-observer-ova-board-candidate-survey-2026/

[2026-05]  My Endorsements for the 2026 OVA Election, by Bruce Bon, 5 March 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/opinion-my-endorsements-for-the-2026-ova-election/

[2026-006]  Bylaws Amendments Pros and Cons, by Oakmont Observer, 9 March 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/bylaws-amendments-pros-and-cons/

[2026-007] Last Chance to Vote in OVA Election, by Oakmont Observer, 23 April 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/last-chance-to-vote-in-ova-election/

[2026-008] Oakmont at a Crossroads: Financial Capacity and the Berger Center Expansion, by Deborah Quam, 2 May 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-at-a-crossroads-berger-center-expansion/

[2026-09] Friends of Trione-Annadel Park at OLD CAZ, May 23, by Thomas Petty, 16 May 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/friends-of-trione-annadel-park-at-old-caz-may-23/

[2026-010] Plant Your Kitchen Garden, by Greg Gewalt, 17 May 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/plant-your-kitchen-garden/

[2026-011] Oakmont’s Indoor/Outdoor Spring Craft Fair – May 30, by Thomas Petty, 24 May 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmonts-indoor-outdoor-spring-craft-fair-may-30/

[2026-012] 2026 OakMutt Doggy Day Dog Show – June 6, by Thomas Petty, 3 June 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/2026-oakmutt-doggy-day-dog-show-june-6/

[2026-013] Music On The Green – June 7, by Thomas Petty, 6 June 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/music-on-the-green-june-7/

[2026-014] 4th of July Celebration, Hosted by ShaBoom – July 4, by Thomas Petty, 9 June 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/4th-of-july-celebration-hosted-by-shaboom-july-4/

[2026-015] Berger Center Is Only One Piece of a Much Larger Financial Puzzle, by Deborah Quam, 9 June 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/berger-center-is-only-one-piece-of-a-much-larger-financial-puzzle/

[2026-016] Wildfire Risk, Insurance, and Oakmont’s Financial Future, by Deborah Quam, 20 June 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/wildfire-risk-insurance-and-oakmonts-financial-future/

[2026-017] ALERT: OVA Board to Choose Future Berger!, by Bruce Bon, 19 July 2026, https://oakmontobserver.com/alert-ova-board-to-choose-future-berger/

2025

[2025-001] OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 January 7, by Bruce Bon, 7 January 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2025-january-7/

[2025-002] OVA Board Meeting Notes – 2025 January, by Bruce Bon, 17 January 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-notes-2025-january/

[2025-003] OPINION: The Central Area Project — What Will It Cost?  Insights Into the Central Area Project Preliminary Cost Modeling Estimates, What Members Might Expect to See, by Deborah Quam, 2 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/opinion-the-central-area-project-what-will-it-cost/

[2025-004]  OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 February 4, by Bruce Bon, 4 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2025-february-4/

[2025-005]  Community Matters with Deborah: Still Waiting, Mystery of the Central Area Costs, by Deborah Quam, 6 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/deborah-central-area-cost-modeling/

[2025-006]  Community Matters by Deborah:  Making Candidates Night Work for the Community, by Deborah Quam, 9 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/deborah-making-candidates-night-work/

[2025-007]  Sonoma Area Fire Evacuation (SAFE) Study, by Oakmont Observer, 11 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/sonoma-area-fire-evacuation-safe-study/

[2025-008]  Oakmont’s Coming Retirement Income Crisis: What You Need to Know, by Tim Nelson, 14 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/retirement-income-crisis/

[2025-009]  OVA Board Meeting Notes – 2025 February, by Bruce Bon, 16 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-notes-2025-february/

[2025-010]  The Oakmont Observer OVA Board Candidate Survey 2025, by Oakmont Observer, 16 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/oo-ova-board-candidate-survey-2025/

[2025-011]  Learn, Then VOTE!, by Bruce Bon, 17 February 2025,
https://oakmontobserver.com/learn-then-vote/

[2025-012]  OPINION: Why Is the OVA Membership Upset With the Board for Withholding Cost Models?, by Bruce Bon, 19 February 2025,
https://oakmontobserver.com/opinion-why-is-the-ova-membership-upset-with-the-board-for-withholding-cost-models/

[2025-013]  2025 Candidates Night Summary, by Bruce Bon, 22 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/2025-candidates-night-summary/

[2025-014]  What’s Next for Oakmont? A Year of LRPC Planning, Proposals, and Community Feedback, by Deborah Quam, 23 February 2025,
https://oakmontobserver.com/lrpc-year-in-review-20250223/

[2025-015]  A Letter to The Oakmont Observer – 2025 Feb 23, by John MacInnis, 23 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/a-letter-to-the-oakmont-observer-2025-feb-23/

[2025-016] Community Matters with Deborah: New Fire Maps, Zone Zero & the Central Area Complex – What It Means for Oakmont, by Deborah Quam, 25 February 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/new-fire-maps-for-oakmont/

[2025-017]  OPINION: My 2025 Endorsements and Evaluations of Candidates for the OVA Board, by Bruce Bon, 2 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/my-2025-endorsements-for-the-ova-board/

[2025-018]  OVA Board Candidate – Karl Turner III, by Karl Turner III, 2 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-candidate-karl-turner-iii/

[2025-019]  OVA Committee Notes: Long Range Planning Committee – 2025-03-03, by Bruce Bon, 3 March 2025,
https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-lrpc-notes-2025-03-03/

[2025-020]  OPINION: Political Divides in Oakmont, by Bruce Bon, 4 March 2025,
https://oakmontobserver.com/opinion-political-divides-in-oakmont/

[2025-021]  OPINION: My 2025 Endorsements for the OVA Board, by Peggy Dombeck, 7 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/opinion-dombeck-2025-endorsements-for-the-ova-board/

[2025-022]  FAQ: How Much Can OVA Dues Finance?, by Oakmont Observer, 9 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/faq-how-much-can-dues-finance/

[2025-023]  Trump: A Postcard Drive to Express Disapproval, by Bruce Bon, 10 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/trump-a-postcard-drivel/

[2025-024]  OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 March 11, by Bruce Bon, 11 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2025-march-11/

[2025-025]  OVA Board Meeting Notes – 2025 March, by Bruce Bon, 14 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-notes-2025-march/

[2025-026]  Oakmont Central Area Complex Redevelopment Project: Years of Discussion and Planning, by Deborah Quam, 23 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-central-area-complex-redevelopment-history/

[2025-027]  Reflections on the Focus and Purpose of the Oakmont 2030 Process, by Don McPherson, 27 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/focus-and-purpose-of-oakmont-2030/

[2025-028]  VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE for a new OVA Board of Directors, by Bruce Bon, 28 March 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/vote-your-conscience-for-ova-board-2025/

[2025-029]  OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 April 1, by Bruce Bon, 1 April 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2025-april-1/

[2025-030]  OVA Committee Notes: Long Range Planning Committee – 2025-04-08, by Bruce Bon, 8 April 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-committee-notes-long-range-planning-committee-2025-04-08/

[2025-031]  OVA Board Meeting Notes – 2025 April, by Bruce Bon, 12 April 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-notes-2025-april/

[2025-032] 2025 OVA Board Election Results, by Bruce Bon, 5 May 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/2025-ova-board-election-results/

[2025-033]  OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 May 6 – Spillman Resigns, by Bruce Bon, 6 May 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2025-may-6-spillman-resigns/

[2025-034] OVA Board Meeting Notes – 2025 May, by Bruce Bon, 24 May 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-notes-2025-may/

[2025-035] OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 July 22, by Bruce Bon, 27 July 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2025-july-22/

[2025-036] OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 August 5, by Bruce Bon, 6 August 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2025-august-5/

[2025-037] OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 September 2, by Bruce Bon, 4 September 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2025-september-2/

[2025-038] Democratizing OVA?, by Bruce Bon, 24 September 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/democratizing-ova/

[2025-039]  OVA Governing Documents Revision Status – Oct 22, 2025, by Bruce Bon, 22 October 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-revision-status/

[2025-040]  OVA Board Meeting – November 18, 2025, by Bruce Bon, 17 October 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-november-18-2025/

[2025-041]  OVA Governing Documents Revision Status – Dec 16, 2025, by Bruce Bon, 16 December 2025, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-revision-status-dec-16-2025/

2024

[2024-001] Oakmont Observer is Back!, by Bruce Bon, 28 January 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-observer-is-back/
Includes 5 reader comments as of 17 February 2024.

[2024-002] The Oakmont Observer Bibliography, by Bruce Bon, 28 January 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/the-oakmont-observer-bibliography/ (THIS ARTICLE)

[2024-003] Oakmont Grassroots Organization: Championing Inclusivity, Affordability and Sustainability, by Oakmont Grassroots Organization, 2 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-grassroots-organization-championing-inclusivity-affordability-and-sustainability/
Includes 4 reader comments as of 17 February 2024.

[2024-004] Klyn, Oliver, Gladstone Meet & Greet TODAY!, by Oakmont Grassroots Organization, 5 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/klyn-oliver-gladstone-meet-greet-today/
Includes 3 reader comments as of 17 February 2024.

[2024-005] Klyn, Oliver, Gladstone Meet & Greet Report, by Oakmont Grassroots Organization, 6 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/klyn-oliver-gladstone-meet-greet-report/

[2024-006] Dues Inflation in Oakmont, by Bruce Bon, 8 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/dues-inflation-in-oakmont/
Includes 10 reader comments as of 4 March 2024.

[2024-007] Oakmont Village: Our Community at a Crossroads, by Deborah Quam, 9 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-village-our-community-at-a-crossroads/
Includes 17 reader comments as of 4 March 2024.

[2024-008] Why OVA ByLaws Have Not Been Updated, by Hugh Helm, 10 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/why-ova-bylaws-have-not-been-updated/
Includes 5 reader comments as of 4 March 2024.

[2024-009]  Meet the Candidates – Feb 15, 6 PM, by Oakmont Grassroots Organization, 12 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/meet-the-candidates-feb-15-6-pm/
Includes 4 reader comments as of 4 March 2024.

[2024-010] Dance Your Worries Away, by Peggy Dombeck, 14 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/dance-your-worries-away/

[2024-010a] Meet the Candidate – Josh Axelrod – Feb 22, 4 PM, by Joshua Axelrod, 15 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/meet-the-candidate-josh-axelrod-feb-22-4-pm/

[2024-011] The 2024 OVA Board of Director’s election is critical to our Future Financial Well Being, by Lynda Oneto, 20 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/the-2024-ova-board-of-directors-election-is-critical-to-our-future-financial-well-being/

[2024-012]  Bylaws: An Open Email to All OVA Board Members and Candidates, by Hugh Helm, 20 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/bylaws-an-open-email-to-bod-and-candidates/

[2024-013]  Freezing Out Dissent in a Community Election, by Deborah Quam, 22 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/freezing-out-dissent/

[2024-014]  Democracy in Oakmont: The Roles of Membership Surveys and Votes, by Bruce Bon, 23 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/democracy-in-oakmont-the-roles-of-membership-surveys-and-votes/

[2024-015]  East Rec Overruns and OVA Plans for Future Development – Reasons for Optimism, by Bruce Bon, 25 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/reasons-for-optimism/

[2024-016] Candidates Night: Questions Asked, by Bruce Bon, 29 February 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/candidates-night-questions-asked/

[2024-017]  Candidates Night: Questions Not Asked, by Bruce Bon, 1 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/candidates-night-questions-not-asked/

[2024-018]  Fostering a Stronger and more Inclusive Community, by Oakmont Observer [printing an open letter from Gregory Goodwin], 1 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/fostering-a-stronger-and-more-inclusive-community/

[2024-019]  Central Oakmont – A Decade in the Making, by Greg Gewalt, 3 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/central-oakmont-a-decade-in-the-making/

[2024-020]  My 2024 Endorsements for the OVA Board, by Bruce Bon, 3 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/2024-endorsements-ova-board/

[2024-021]  Central Complex User Group Organizational Meeting – Tuesday, March 5 from 1 to 3, by Oakmont Observer, 3 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/central-complex-user-group-organizational-meeting-tuesday-march-5-from-1-to-3/

[2024-022]  OAKMONT – AFFORDABILITY, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 7 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-affordability/

[2024-023]  ‘Member/People Power’ vs. ‘Board Power’, by Don McPherson, 9 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/member-people-power-vs-board-power/

[2024-024]  Tears and More Tears, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 10 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/tears-and-more-tears-every-day/

[2024-025]  Oakmont’s Long-Range Planning, by Oakmont Observer, 12 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmonts-long-range-planning/

[2024-026]  OPINION: Who Should the OVA Board Serve?, by Bruce Bon, 14 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/who-should-ova-board-serve/

[2024-027]  Election 2024 Oakmont: My Endorsements, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 16 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/election-2024-oakmont-my-endorsements/

[2024-028]  Collaboration to Bring Additional EVA to Oakmont, by Oakmont Observer, 25 March 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/collaboration-to-bring-additional-eva-to-oakmont/
News Release from Burbank Housing, March 25, 2024.

[2024-029]  2024 OVA Board Election Results, by Oakmont Observer, 1 April 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/2024-ova-board-election-results/

[2024-030]  OPINION: What Messages Did the Landslide OVA Election Send to the Board?, by Bruce Bon, 9 April 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/messages-landslide-sent-to-the-board/

[2024-031] Strategies for Increasing Oakmont Community Engagement, by Deborah Quam, 17 July 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/strategies-for-increasing-oakmont-community-engagement/

[2024-032]  Oakmont Grassroots Values, by Oakmont Grassroots Organization, 19 July 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-grassroots-values/

[2024-033]  An OVA Member’s View of the Central Area Planning Process, by John MacInnis, 23 July 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/macinnis-central-area-planning-process/

[2024-034]  Triple Threat: Rising Fire Insurance Rates, OVA Dues Escalation and PG&E Costs Squeeze Oakmont Village Residents, by Deborah Quam, 25 July 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/economic-pressures-on-oakmont-residents/

[2024-035] Balancing Ambition and Reality: Oakmont Village’s Financial Future at a Crossroads, by Deborah Quam, 4 August 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-at-a-financial-crossroads/

[2024-036]  Transparency Crisis: The Unanswered Questions Behind Oakmont’s Central Area Designs, by Deborah Quam, 16 August 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/transparency-crisis/

[2024-037]  OPINION: Master Plan or Misstep? Oakmont’s Path Forward in an Established Community, by Deborah Quam, 25 August 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/master-plan-or-misstep/

[2024-038]  Friends of Trione-Annadel Annual Gala, by Oakmont Observer, 26 August 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/friends-of-trione-annadel-annual-gala/

[2024-039]  OPINION: Master Planning and OVA Bylaws Amendments, by John MacInnis, 9 September 2024,  https://oakmontobserver.com/master-planning-and-bylaws-amendments/

[2024-040] NEWS AND OPINION: Board Ignores Objections, Votes Full Speed Ahead on the Most Ambitious Oakmont 2030 Proposals, by Bruce Bon, 17 September 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/board-ignores-objections-and-votes-full-speed-ahead/

[2024-041]  OVA Bylaws Progress Report – 2024 October, by Bruce Bon, 7 October 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-bylaws-progress-report-2024-october/

[2024-042] OVA Board Meeting Notes – 2024 October, by Bruce Bon, 13 October 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-notes-october-2024/

[2024-043] OPINION: Building Better Communication: Solutions for a More Engaged and Responsive OVA Community, by Deborah Quam, 15 October 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/building-better-ova-communication-solutions/

[2024-044] OVA Bylaws Progress Report – 2024 November 5, by Bruce Bon, 5 November 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-bylaws-progress-report-2024-november/

[2024-045] OVA Bylaws Progress Report – 2024 November 12, by Bruce Bon, 12 November 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-bylaws-progress-report-2024-november-12/

[2024-046] OVA Board Meeting Notes – 2024 November, by Bruce Bon, 19 November 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-notes-2024-november/

[2024-047] OVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2024 December 3, by Bruce Bon, 13 December 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-governing-documents-progress-report-2024-12-03/

[2024-048] OVA Board Meeting Notes – 2024 December, by Bruce Bon, 13 December 2024, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-board-meeting-notes-2024-december/

2018

[2018-001] Grandchildren Celebrate Easter at The Berger, by Oakmont Observer, 3 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/grandchildren-celebrate-easter-at-the-berger/

[2018-002] OVA Election Results: Clean Sweep for Non-Incumbents, by Michael Connolly, 4 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-election-results-clean-sweep-for-non-incumbents/

[2018-003] New Board’s First Actions Reverse Prior Board Actions, by Michael Connolly, 4 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/new-boards-first-actions-reverse-prior-board-actions/

[2018-004] April 3 – OVA Board Votes, by Donna Hopley, 4 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/april-3-ova-board-votes/

[2018-005] Dog Park Committee Seeks Community Input, by Jim Golway, 8 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/dog-park-committee-seeks-community-input/

[2018-006] Should the OVA Turn Its Back on Social Media?, by Michael Connolly, 10 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/should-the-ova-turn-its-back-on-social-media/

[2018-007] Volunteer of the Year award goes to technical adviser of Sound Study, by Jim Golway, 13 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/volunteer-of-the-year-award-goes-to-technical-adviser-of-sound-study/

[2018-008] Lack of Courtesy in Dissolving Central Park Committee, by Michael Connolly, 14 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/respect-lacking-in-dissolving-of-committee/

[2018-009] Planning Dept. Schedules Pickleball Hearing, by Jim Golway, 16 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/planning-dept-schedules-pickleball-hearing/

[2018-010] New Board’s First Business Meeting, by Michael Connolly, 18 April 2018,
https://oakmontobserver.com/new-boards-first-business-meeting-april-17/

[2018-011] Press Freedom vs. Corporate Requirements, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 18 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/press-freedom-vs-corporate-requirements/
Report of the upheaval, including the transient resignation of the entire Oakmont News reporting staff, triggered when the new OVA Board voted to have the OVA general manager oversee and approve all articles to be published in the Oakmont News.

[2018-012] New Board’s First Business Meeting, by Michael Connolly, 18 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/new-boards-first-business-meeting-april-17/

[2018-013] Possible Dog Park Locations Down to One, by Jim Golway, 20 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/possible-dog-park-locations-down-to-one/

[2018-014] The OVA BOD Reflects Years-long Narratives, Now it is Time for Action, by James Foreman, 24 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/the-ova-bod-reflects-years-long-narratives-now-it-is-time-for-action/
An opinion article related to the Communications Committee/Oakmont News upheaval described in article [2018-011].

[2018-015] Upwards of $60,000 in Damages to OVA for Not Waiting a Single Day, by OO Editorial Team, 27 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/upwards-of-60000-in-damages-to-ova-for-not-waiting-a-single-day/

[2018-016] Oakmont Communications: Risk Management or Institutionalized Amnesia?, by Michael Connolly, 29 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-communications-risk-management-or-institutionalized-amnesia/

[2018-017] Last day for opponents to challenge the City’s pickleball permit decision, by Herb Bieser, 30 April 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/last-day-for-opponents-to-challenge-the-citys-pickleball-permit-decision/

[2018-018] Oakmont Wildlife: An all-star cast, by Jim Golway, 1 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-wildlife-an-all-star-cast/

[2018-019] May 1 – OVA Board Votes, by Donna Hopley, 1 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/may-1-ova-board-votes/

[2018-020] May 1 OVA Board Meeting Summary, by Michael Connolly, 2 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/may-1-ova-board-meeting-summary/

[2018-021] Recognition and Thanks, by Karen Oswald, 3 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/recognition-and-thanks/
A thank you to those responsible for a successful resolution to the pickleball controversy, along with a little history of that controversy.

[2018-022] Oakmont’s half-century of prosperity tied to Santa Rosa annexation, by Oakmont Observer, 5 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmonts-half-century-of-prosperity-tied-to-santa-rosa-annexation/

[2018-023] Moving Past Outrage in Oakmont, by Bruce Bon, 4 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/moving-past-outrage-in-oakmont/
A plea for calm and for constructive suggestions to resolve the OGC issue. A shorter version of this editorial was also published in the Kenwood Press.

[2018-024] The Oakmont Golf Course is in Trouble, by Julie Cade, 6 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/the-oakmont-golf-course-is-in-trouble/

[2018-025] OVA & Golf Club Informational Meeting – My Inputs to the Process, by Bruce Bon, 7 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-golf-club-informational-meeting-my-inputs-to-the-process/

[2018-026] Suggested Alternative for Drainage Cost Sharing, by Bruce Bon, 13 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/suggested-alternative-for-drainage-cost-sharing/

[2018-027] Panel of OGC Representatives to Answer Community Questions, by Oakmont Observer, 14 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/panel-of-ogc-representatives-to-answer-community-questions/
Reprint of a letter from the OVA Board announcing a June 5 meeting to answer questions about the Oakmont Golf Club (OGC).

[2018-028] Trail in East Annadel Park Now Open, by Michael Connolly, 22 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/trail-in-east-annadel-park-now-open/

[2018-029] A Former Teacher’s View on the Challenges in Education, by Jeannette Luini, 27 May 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/a-former-teachers-view-on-the-challenges-in-education/

[2018-030] Can Oakmont Afford Another Contentious Issue?, by Oakmont Observer, 4 June 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/can-oakmont-afford-another-contentious-issue/

[2018-031] Promise & Commitment, by Kerry Oswald, 4 June 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/promise-commitment/
Calculation of costs of aborted pickleball court construction start, and challenge to Pickleball Club to meet a promise to pay a portion of those costs.

[2018-032 An Open Letter to Steve Spanier – You Are Failing on the OGC Issue, by Bruce Bon, 5 June 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/an-open-letter-to-steve-spanier-you-are-failing-on-the-ogc-issue/

[2018-033] Little New Information Presented at OGC Town Hall, by Michael Connolly, 6 June 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/little-new-information-presented-at-ogc-town-hall/

[2018-034] Here we go again…Oakmont’s Discord Publicized in the Press Democrat, by Lynda Oneto, 11 June 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/here-we-go-againoakmonts-discord-publicized-in-the-press-democrat/

[2018-035] “The Directors make most decisions…The big ones are made by members.”, by Greg Gewalt, 23 June 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/the-directors-make-most-decisionsthe-big-ones-are-made-by-members/

[2018-036] Reserve Study Deficit Revealed, Loan Options Considered, by Lynda Oneto, 25 June 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/reserve-study-deficit-revealed-and-loan-options-to-be-considered/

[2018-037] OGC Water Drainage Argument Explored, by Michael Connolly, 28 June 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ogc-water-drainage-argument-explored/
Investigative article into one of OGC’s most difficult issues and its impact on Oakmont.

[2018-038] Conflict of Interest and the OVA-OGC Question, by Bruce Bon, 5 July 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/conflict-of-interest-and-the-ova-ogc-question/
Exploration of the definition of “conflict of interest” and its relevance to OGC’s negotiations with the OVA Board, some of whom were OGC members or spouses of members.

[2018-039] OVA-OGC: What’s Wrong with the Process & How To Make It Right – Part 1 What’s wrong with OGC’s campaign for OVA funding?, by Bruce Bon, 8 July 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-ogc-whats-wrong-with-the-process-how-to-make-it-right-part-1-whats-wrong-with-ogcs-campaign-for-ova-funding/

[2018-040] OVA-OGC: What’s Wrong with the Process & How To Make It Right – Part 2 What’s wrong with the OVA Board’s response to the OGC appeal?, by Bruce Bon, 8 July 2018,

https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-ogc-whats-wrong-with-the-process-how-to-make-it-right-part-2-whats-wrong-with-the-ova-boards-response-to-the-ogc-appeal/

[2018-041] OVA-OGC: What’s Wrong with the Process & How To Make It Right – Part 3 What’s wrong with Oakmont News coverage of the OGC question?, by Bruce Bon, 8 July 2018,

https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-ogc-whats-wrong-with-the-process-how-to-make-it-right-part-3-whats-wrong-with-oakmont-news-coverage-of-the-ogc-question/

[2018-042] OGC Town Hall, My Impressions, by Lynda Oneto, 12 July 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ogc-town-hall-my-impressions/
Reporting of a one-sided pro-OGC held by OVA.

[2018-043 July 17 – OVA Board of Directors Votes [VIDEO], by Donna Hopley, 20 July 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/may-1-ova-board-votes-2/
Report of Board votes, including one to forgive the promise by the Pickleball Club to repay certain expenses (see reference 28, above).

[2018-044] A Response to Steve Spanier, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 24 July 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/a-response-to-steve-spanier/

[2018-045] Goodwin Talks with Residents About Future of OGC, by Lynda Oneto, 24 July 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/goodwin-talks-with-residents-about-future-of-ogc/
Greg Goodwin was one of the OVA Directors, and this is a report of a “fireside chat” for him to listen to residents on the issue.

[2018-046] A ‘Vital Threat to Oakmont,’ a Decade in the Making, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 29 July 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/a-vital-threat-to-oakmont/
Reprint of a 2005 Kenwood Press article by Yvonne, warning of the declining popularity of golf and the likelihood of economic problems for OGC. Includes some OGC history.

[2018-047] Is Oakmont a Golf Course Community?, by Bruce Bon, 31 July 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/is-oakmont-a-golf-course-community/

[2018-048] Conflict of Interest, by Kevin D. Hubred, 1 August 2018, p. 1, https://oakmontvillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-Oakmont-News-8-1.pdf

Article summarizing a legal opinion provided to the OVA Board by attorney Brad Epstein, asserting a narrow interpretation of HOA law such that only Steve Spanier, among OVA directors, had such a conflict. In early 2019, Steve resigned from the Oakmont Golf Club, to remove the conflict of interest (as defined in the opinion reported by Hubred) and thus to allow him to take over the effort to purchase OGC. NOTE: This reference, which is NOT an Oakmont Observer article; it is included here because it is a more or less direct rebuttal of Bruce Bon’s 5 July 2018 article (reference 35).

[2018-049] OGC Drainage Issue: Drilling Deeper, by Michael Connolly, 5 August 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ogc-drainage-issue-drilling-deeper/
More investigative results – see also reference 34, above.

[2018-050] A Home Is Not A House, by Robert Starkey, 5 August 2018,
https://oakmontobserver.com/a-home-is-not-a-house/

[2018-051] OVA Committee Notes: Long Range Planning Committee – 2018-08-06, by Bruce Bon, 9 August 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-committee-notes-long-range-planning-committee-2018-08-06/

[2018-052] OVA Safety Issues – Berger Seismic Retrofit Set to Begin, by Michael Connolly, 13 August 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-safety-issues-berger-seismic-retrofit-set-to-begin/

[2018-053] OVA to Become a Partner of OGC?, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 14 August 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-to-become-a-partner-of-ogc/

[2018-054] OVA Membership Launches GoFundMe Campaign, by Oakmont Observer, 14 August 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-membership-launches-gofundme-campaign/
Announcement of Oakmont Alliance fundraising GoFundMe, for the purpose of hiring independent legal counsel to represent Oakmont residents.

[2018-055] Should We Pay To Support Privately Owned Golf Courses?, by Oakmont Observer, 15 August 2018,
https://oakmontobserver.com/should-we-pay-to-support-privately-owned-golf-courses/

[2018-056] $1.6 Million Loan Approved for ERC Remodel, by Michael Connolly, 22 August 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/1-6-million-loan-approved-for-erc-remodel/

[2018-057] Oakmont’s March Toward Exclusivity, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 24 August 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmonts-march-toward-exclusivity/
As relevant today as it was in 2018, this article explored the evolution of Oakmont from the affordable community that Berger envisioned toward the “premier” community of tomorrow.

[2018-058] A Novel Approach to Newspaper Publishing in an Era of “Free” Information, by Oakmont Observer, 27 August 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/a-novel-approach-to-newspaper-publishing-in-an-era-of-free-information/

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[2018-0] Visions of Oakmont, by Bruce Bon, 10 September 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/visions-of-oakmont/

[2018-0] A Retirement Wealth Gap Adds a New Indignity to Old Age, by Jennifer Levitz, Wall Street Journal, 4 October 2018, republished as https://oakmontobserver.com/wsj-report-a-retirement-wealth-gap-adds-a-new-indignity-to-old-age/

[2018-0] Greg Goodwin Resigns over Board’s Direction for Oakmont’s Future, by Oakmont Observer, 17 October 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/goodwin-resigns/

[2018-0] What Should Oakmont’s Future Look Like, and Who Should Decide?, by Bruce Bon, 29 October 2018, https://oakmontobserver.com/who-should-decide-oakmonts-future/

2019

[2019-0]  REBUTTAL: Do Membership Votes on Big Decisions Make Sense?, by Bruce Bon, 27 January 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/rebuttal-membership-votes-on-big-decisions/

[2019-0] Is the Sky Really Falling?, by Bruce Bon, 6 March 2019,
https://oakmontobserver.com/is-the-sky-really-falling/

[2019-0] Spanier Takes Charge of OGC Issue, by Michael Connolly, 13 March 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/spanier-takes-charge-of-ogc-issue/

[2019-0] Facts are Sorely Lacking as OVA Explores OGC Purchase, by Michael Connolly, 11 April 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/facts-are-sorely-lacking-as-ova-explores-ogc-purchase/

[2019-0] OGC and OVA: Facts As We Know Them, by Bruce Bon, 19 April 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/facts-and-credible-assertions-about-ogc/

[2019-0] OGC And The Best Interests of Oakmont, by Bruce Bon, 22 April 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/ogc-and-oakmont/

[2019-0]  Spanier: Transpartisan to Partisan, by Michael Connolly, 2 May 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/spanier-transpartisan-to-partisan/
Includes 8 reader comments.
Documents Steve Spanier’s move away from his transpartisan principles, in order to ensure OVA purchase of the Oakmont Golf Club.

[2019-0] Membership Vote Petition Delivered to OVA, by Bruce Bon, 7 May 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/membership-vote-petition-delivered-to-ova/

[2019-0] What’s In A Vision?, by Bruce Bon, 13 May 2019,
https://oakmontobserver.com/whats-in-a-vision/

[2019-0] Spanier: No Membership Votes . . . EVER!, by Bruce Bon, 15 May 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/spanier-no-membership-votes-ever/

[2019-0] Oakmont Forum: Proposed Bylaws Amendments from the BRC, by Bruce Bon, 19 May 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-forum-proposed-bylaws-amendments-from-the-brc/
Summarizes Bylaws amendments proposed by the 2018-2019 Bylaws Revision Committee final report to the BOD.

[2019-0] Truthteller or Salesman?, by Michael Connolly, 24 June 2019,
https://oakmontobserver.com/truthteller-or-salesman/

[2019-0] OVA Town Hall on the OGC Purchase, by Michael Connolly, 27 June 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/ova-town-hall-on-the-ogc-purchase/

[2019-0] The OGC Purchase: Oakmont at a Crossroads, by Bruce Bon, 30 June 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/the-ogc-purchase-oakmont-at-a-crossroads/

[2019-0] Does a NO Vote Mean No OGC Purchase? NO!!, by Bruce Bon, 8 July 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/doesnovotemeannopurchase-no/

[2019-0]    Oakmont At A Crossroads, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 18 July 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/oakmont-at-a-crossroads/
Includes 2 reader comments.

[2019-0]  A Fair and Democratic Election?, by Bruce Bon, 20 August 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/fair-and-democratic-election/

[2019-0] Court Will Rule on Alleged Violations of Election Rules, by Michael Connolly, 2 December 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/court-will-rule-on-alleged-violations-of-election-rules/

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2020

[2020-00]  Press Freedom vs. Corporate Requirements, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 18 April 2020, https://oakmontobserver.com/press-freedom-vs-corporate-requirements/

[2020-00]  Berger plans: How Soon We Forget (And the Story Changes), by Michael Connolly, 11 May 2020, https://oakmontobserver.com/berger-plans-how-soon-we-forget-and-the-story-changes/

[2020-00]  Over Ten Years at Oakmont, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 19 May 2020, https://oakmontobserver.com/over-ten-years-at-oakmont/
Reprint of a 2010 article about the life and OVA tenure of Ted Throndson, a well-loved OVA Manager who was retiring at that time.

[2020-00]  Golf Course Lease “Partner” Abruptly Leaves the Building. What Now?, by Michael Connolly, 19 July 2020,
https://oakmontobserver.com/golf-course-lease-partner-abruptly-leaves-the-building-what-now/

[2020-00]  AGP Declares Bankruptcy, by Michael Connolly, 9 August 2010,
https://oakmontobserver.com/agp-declares-bankruptcy/

[2020-00] The AGP Long-Term Lease Negotiations:  What Went Wrong?, by Don McPherson, 11 August 2020, https://oakmontobserver.com/the-agp-long-term-lease-negotiations-what-went-wrong/

[2020-00]  Changes and Challenges, by Yvonne Frauenfelder, 20 August 2019, https://oakmontobserver.com/changes-and-challenges/

[2020-00]  Opinion:  the Board Should Not Propose a 25% Quorum for Amending the Bylaws, by Don McPherson, 11 September 2020, https://oakmontobserver.com/opinion-the-board-should-not-propose-a-25-quorum-for-amending-the-bylaws/

[2020-00]  A response to “Pondering the Central Area of Oakmont”, By Tom Kendrick and Marlena Cannon Tremont, by Malka Osserman, 21 September 2020, https://oakmontobserver.com/a-response-to-pondering-the-central-area-of-oakmont-by-tom-kendrick-and-marlena-cannon-tremont/
Includes 7 reader comments.

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