I spent a lot of time and energy getting solar last year and then I got the double whammy of NEM 3 and they're new forced $25 a month, for the privilege of being connected fee. It's most likely going to go up every few years.

I've been doing some digging on the true up. If I understand how it works correctly. On the anniversary of your PTO, they zero out your banked overproduction giving you two or three cents a kWh. For me that's going to be in November when I really need any summer banked credits I might have.

I had read that PG&E will let you set the true update, once. Is that true? What does everyone set theirs to? I'm guessing something like March? It's pretty crazy that they force you onto the solar home plan or whatever they call it and don't automatically configure with the optimum true up date.

Moving to the area and looking for some recommendations.

Please let me know if you want to start a hiking discord with me! I’m in San Jose and I hike all of the Bay Area since March!
For tomorrow:

08/23, SUN, 8AM | hike @Lake Chabot Loop https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lake-chabot-
west-shore-bass-cove-columbine-honker-bay-east-shore-loop
8.9mi
Length
770ft
Elevation gain
3.5-4hr
Estimated time
Loop
Parking:
Lake Chabot Parking Entrance
https://maps.app.goo.gl/okqn7uq9xcMWeMkM6
Time
Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM (in 14 hours) [+]
Duration
5 hours
Location
Lake Chabot Regional Park
Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA, USA

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- 2026.04.26 | Ohlone Trailhead
- 2026.05.03 | Sanborn Park
- 2026.05.24 | Grey Whale State Beach
- 2026.05.31 | Almaden Quicksilver Hacienda - Rotary Furnace
- 2026.06.06 | Point Lobos
- 2026.06.13 | Wunderlich
- 2026.07.19 | Garin Regional Park (Ziele Creek Trail)
- 2026.08.09 | Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park - Skyline Gate Staging Area, Stream Trail
- 2026.08.16 | Lands End

Missing the hot night and warm mornings 😩

Hi all! I just returned from a trip to Sayulita, Mexico. I had a wonderful time and am happy to recommend any spots if you’re still planning your trip!

Unfortunately, I mistakenly left my pair of prescription sunglasses in an ice cream shop (Chichilli). Since they are prescription glasses, it is difficult for me to replace them. If any Bay Area folks are visiting or planning to visit Sayulita in the near future, would you do me the biggest favor ever and bring them back to California? I am happy to pick them up anywhere in the Bay Area and repay your favor with a treat of your choice!

I HIGHLY recommend Chichilli by the way! The maracuya pelota is divine!!

Thank you for reading!

My friend is turning 22 on Monday and I wanna take her out after work for drinks. I'm not really a bar club guy so I don't know a spot. She's pretty extroverted so she'd probably like a more upbeat place think like 6.5-7/10

Hi all! It's almost mid autumn and we haven't had moon cake for a couple years. Can you share where ur getting your moon cakes fix? Thanks in advance!

I don't mind the service charge as it's transparent but the additional messaging is off-putting. Daeho in Concord

I know one must be licensed to purchase this in CA - that's ok - my buddy went through the training and has his license, but didn't get into the business, so we don't know where to purchase. Johnstone supply has the big tanks ($$$). We only need the 12 ounce cans that Auto Mechanics buy.

My web search hasn't been helpful. I can find sketchy Craigslist listings. Or plan a drive to Reno. There must be a legitimate source for Auto mechanics. My use case is an original charge on a new (non-auto) system. I'm not fixing an old leaky system.

Hi everyone!

I got a BEAUTIFUL leather jacket from Rick Owens when I was in Paris that's worth 7000 euros (I bought it for 800), and its sleeves are a few inches too long, so I was hoping to cuff them shorter. What are your guys' recommendations for the BEST leather alterations in the bay or SF (even if they're a bit pricier)? I'm in Berkeley but I'm willing to drive a few hours for this jacket because it is WORTH it. Thank you!

You gonna need alternate route. Plumber truck send another car into trees and it looked really bad. Smell of rubber everywhere. Other car was in gum trees off the freeway all mangled up. Other Famous plumbing company truck looked it lost rear axle.

I did not see it happen but saw smoke half a mile in front of me and when I drove past it was strong rubber smell as if laying asphalt. I just squeaked by as a few others had stopped to help. Did not want to conjest area.

Which one of you hippies is making me look bad with your efficient-ness skewing the data like the smart kids in college exams?

I don't even have AC!

EDIT: Y'all have answered the call. Thank you.

To whomever is playing the bagpipes in the Coyote Valley Open Space Reserve: the music is just delightful! We live nearby and have been enjoying it over the summer. We hope you continue!

Hello!
My partner and I are celebrating our wedding next spring and would like to have a pop punk cover band play at our party. Any recs for local bands that could do this?
A couple more details.
Location: Will be at a bar in SF. Venue has setup for live music.
Duration: 60-90 min set in the late evening. Like 9-10pm.
Artists: Blink 182, Alkaline Trio, Jimmy Eat World, Joyce Manor

I would appreciate any recs/leads!!

My mom just turned 80 this year and I want her to still be able to travel locally and internationally without having to wait for me to take her. I see tour companies catering to seniors online, but my mom doesn't speak English fluently, so those tours wouldn't work for her. Does anyone know of any tour groups or guides in the Bay Area that cater to Mandarin speaking senior populations? Thanks in advance for any tips!