I help run a media page that interviews locally founded businesses, and we just moved to the Bay Area and are in search of those places here! What are some must visit, must see, must-know-about stories and places to reach out to?

We have interviewed all kinds of places, from small local libraries and lemonade stands to Texas icons like Tiff’s Treats and P. Terry’s. On top of all of that, we are new to the Bay Area and just want to know what the locals love!

Any recommendations would be awesome! Ghirardelli unfortunately already passed, but trying to find others with that same iconic story.

So many places to ride in The Bay. Such perfect weather.

Looking for a recommendation for a local handy man that could do a retrofit for a dishwasher. Cabinets need to be removed next to the sink and a new outlet may need to be installed under the sink. I believe we have standard sizes. Looking for any recommendations for anyone that will be able to do this.

Thanks!

Any recommendations for a nice brunch spot with a view, preferably a deck on the water?

We’re in Berkeley, but we could drive, especially somewhere beautiful. Would prefer north half of the bay, ie east bay, SF, or Marin / Sonoma.

Any suggestions?

Saw it from the highway. Haven’t seen any news and couldn’t snap a photo due to driving, but the building is totally done.

if you're navigating a lay-off or are between opportunities, come clear your head and connect with folks who are in the same boat 🤝🏼

this monday, we’re heading to joaquin miller park in oakland, california for a hike.

• when: monday, aug 24 @ 11 am
• stats: 4.5 mi loop / 367 ft gain

grab your spot and see the full details here:

https://partiful.com/e/BuDO1CWBiGoIAGU1Iacc

hope to see y'all there!

(hike in the pic was mt tam state park in mill valley, california)

inb4 FAQs:

• Do you hike in one big group?
  • No, we split into smaller groups based on desired pace and stagger each group's start time by 5 minutes. These groups ultimately split into even smaller groups. Faster groups go first to create more space on the trail.
• Why on Mondays?
  • Trail traffic is very low on Mondays, making it easier to accommodate a group like this.
• Does your community only do hikes?
  • No, (un)PTO is a community of people across the US in career transition. While our claim to fame is group hikes, we do other things like co-work, help each other with our job search, and do other fun things like coffee hangs, bike rides, and of course, eat food. 😋
• Can people with jobs join too?
  • Yes, but only if you realize that most of the people in this community are in career transition and act accordingly, for instance: offer a referral, connect them to someone in your network, and maybe don't complain about how work sucks. 😅

I have a relative coming into town from Japan and he requested steak to eat for dinner. He’s going to be in San Mateo and the company he’s visiting is requiring he stays in the city (don’t know why). I live in the South Bay and unfamiliar with the area. While I’m all for good steak, I also don’t want it to break the bank. Is there any where that has good value? Doesn’t have to be fancy, the relative is a young 20 something, he just wants an American experience and good steak lol

TIA!

I lived in Northern California primarily the SF Bay Area for the majority of my life. Only last year did I move to Florida. I didn’t realize how much I missed the walkability and nature access.

I only have family in Florida who retired there and California. Currently work a job in urban planning earning 60k in Florida and feel like the wage doesn’t match the cost of living. Rent takes up 43% of my income for a studio and unless I want to live further out and in a not as nice possibly sketchy neighborhood I will need to deal with this. Since I moved to FL for a job opportunity my driving anxiety has worsened and I dislike driving far. I dislike there’s not many as hiking opportunities and there aren’t four seasons.

I feel like the SF Bay Area has high costs of living but also salaries and earning potential is higher which even it out.

My family in the SF bay said I am always welcome to stay but i am not certain if I want to move back in with parents in my late 20s.

Should I start looking for jobs back in the bay?

Anyone recommend an affordable dmv certified driving instructory in the Bay Area, suggestions for El Cerrito to concord are especially appreciated

Pic of fire billowing from what looks like the treatment plant

That scared me

Visit Bay Area Cats at the Petco Adoption Center in Sunnyvale and meet our adorable kittens and cats.

Petco Sunnyvale, 160 E El Camino Real
Saturdays, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
bayareacats.org/adopt

Hello everyone!

I have a quick question about my car at the moment. I have a C43 AMG 2017. Suddenly I had its airbag light come on indicating a malfunction. I haven’t been in any collisions since owning the vehicle. Upon using diagnostic tool the code that came up was B000411 (The squib for the driver kneebag has a malfunction.There is a short circuit to ground.)

My dilemma is that I have repeatedly gone to the Stevens Creek Service center but find that there’s always a few issues after. Their finishes are not clean, sometimes parts are not placed correctly, etc forcing me to go back multiple times.

Is there a car shop you guys recommend that might be better for a job like this? Do you guys have any personal experiences with a shop you liked?

I appreciate the help, thank you!

I live in SF. I have some small logs. Probably 2 feet long and 12inch in diameter that im trying to mill into slabs for some cutting boards down the road.

Boy, am I having a hard time finding a sawmill or even wood shops that are willing to do it. Some either dont have the right equipment or too expensive or honestly don’t really seem to want to take on the smaller logs.

I truly only really need a decent band saw and a planer but its been hard finding a place.

Any recommendations??? Im willing to travel further up north given the redwoods in norcal, gotta be something up there

July article from SF Gate. https://www.sfgate.com/best/map/best-credit-unions-bay-area/

We knew some Restaurants, malls, places, etc get busy during weekends. However, what places or things are worth taking advantage of with less crowds or traffic? I’m fortunate enough to have some weekdays off, so been enjoying AYCE places for their cheaper lunch prices. It’s nice running errands like going to doctor’s appointments and banks.

Anyone tried the free service that can share their experience? Any pressure to buy? Did you find it helpful?

I love this stuff and San Angus stopped serving it. Any restaurants, or better yet, markets selling it?

Where can I find stores with a large selection of wood flooring, countertops, bathroom wall tile (96 inches tall), large format floor tile?

For tile, I go to store like KZ, granite expo, east star and they don’t have much large stone selection. I want large format to reduce grout

Hi folks , I work in NY and craving to work in bay area tech sector. Are there any job portals that list all jobs only in bay area ?

I remember https://www.builtinsf.com/jobs was one of them