On the Cover: CAI-OC Award Nominees for the 2026 CAI-OC Awards Gala


Inside This Issue 10 13


CHAPTER NEWS President’s Message ....................................................................................06 New Designees .............................................................................................07 New Members ...............................................................................................26 Advertiser Index ............................................................................................34 Calendar of Events ........................................................................................35


HAPPENINGS


January Luncheon: Resilience, Leadership and Achieving the Impossible ......................................................................08


February Luncheon: Click, Vote, Repeat: How to Bring Our Elections into the 21st Century with AB 2159 ............................................................11


CAI-OC Awards Gala Excellence Meets Elegance ....................................................................17-21


Bowling Tournament: Battle of the Lanes ...................................................22 Manager’s Breakfast: “Mold Madness” ......................................................27


Homeowner Leader Roundtable with Legislative Update .................................................................................29


FEATURES Updates on Balcony Bill Inspection Reports Recommended in Light of New Disclosure Requirements (SB 410) ...................................10


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Replacing Outdated Electrical Panels in Your Communities: A Practical Roadmap ...............................................13


Ramifi cations of AB 130: HOA Fines Capped at $100 ..............................24


What I Learned Seeing Insurance from the Carrier Side: An Agent’s Perspective on Community Association Coverage ...............................................................28


Understanding Liability Insurance Notices, Claims, and Their Impact on Associations ...................................30


HOA Project Costs are Like an Iceberg with Signifi cant Hidden Costs Below the Surface ........................................................................................32


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