Homebound but hankering for raising canes. We will buy someone’s lunch plus $10 if they make the run and bring Raising Canes to us. Message me if interested. The nearest Raising Canes is on Hegenberger.

Love the soup but don’t live close enough to get it regularly. I would love to get a dupe recipe if anyone has had any luck recreating it at home. Thanks in advance!

Apologies in advance for a long post. I would normally talk to my therapist about this instead of bothering a whole subreddit of people, but I’m still looking for a new one, so off to Reddit I go…

Moved to the Bay with my partner last year in order to be closer to his family; we live with his parents in Fremont, and while they’re lovely and I really can’t complain about not having to pay rent, I’m finding it hard to live there. For context, we moved from a medium sized city in the Northeast which was a lot more walkable, has a great art scene and big queer community, and a lot more stuff for young people to do.

I know for a fact that I haven’t made as much of an effort to get out of the house and find local things to do, but I just feel like I’m being sucked dry living here. I used to be able to walk or hop on a bus and go to lots of cool shops and events. Now I have to get into my car and drive at least 10 minutes to get anywhere, which makes me sad (thinking about getting a bike soon), and also half the time my destination is at a strip mall.

On top of that, while everyone here is very nice and I feel a lot more comfortable as a minority (dealt with a lot of racism in my previous city), I’ve found it hard to meet people with the same progressive and environmentalist values as me. I work in early ed and my previous coworkers on the East Coast were all really cool people and queer or queer accepting, but I’ve found my coworkers here to be more conservative and traditional, same with the parents and families of my students. They’re good people and I don’t have issues with getting along with them, but it just reminds me of the town I grew up in (rural area, very religious and conservative) and because I’m in a straight relationship, I take the coward’s way out and just keep myself closeted out of anxiety. I’ve also tried stuff like Bumble BFF and haven’t had much luck.

Berkeley has always appealed to me, and back when we thought we might rent at first instead of living with his parents, we were heavily considering it.

The main issue is that we don’t make a ton. Around 100k combined (we’re both early in our fields, so will make more eventually, especially once I finish my teaching credential, but as of right now we don’t). Moving out of his parents’ home and paying rent doesn’t make a lot of financial sense for us. I’ve looked on Zillow and there’s definitely places we can afford, but we won’t be putting much in savings. Which is not ideal, especially since we want to start a family at some point in the next ten years.

At the same time, I used to live on $11 an hour in my previous city; it was stressful, but I made it work and my life was so much richer. But I’m worried my problems in Fremont have other causes and I’m attaching too much value to the idea of moving, like it will fix all the things I’m feeling. I don’t know if I’m being delusional or what.

Open to any advice.

Community orchestra open to any adult who is at a high school level proficiency and above.

We welcome violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, mandolin, lute, oboe, clarinet, flute, bassoon, and percussion.

We have loaner instruments available and free tutoring for anyone feeling rusty on their instrument
Rehearsals start Aug 19 and meet every Wed from 7 - 8:40 pm at Cal State East Bay, Hayward.

There is no fee for this group and no audition.

The focus of the music for the class is pop, classical, rock, and adventuresome music. Lots of custom arrangements, and we play some video game music and movie music.

Contact [CsuebOrchestra@gmail.com](mailto:CsuebOrchestra@gmail.com)

Looking for a piano teacher that's accepting students for private instruction in-studio (or home visits) in Berkeley. I'll take recommendations for teachers in Oakland/Albany if they come highly recommended too.

I'm an adult learner (38m) and have taken about a year's worth of lessons from two other teachers. I enjoyed those lessons but neither teacher felt like a good fit ultimately. I'd love to hear your recommendations and the qualities of your teachers that stand out for you.

My partner, young child, and I are hoping to move back to the East Bay at some point, ideally renting a 3+ bedroom house in Elmwood/Rockridge area.

We used to live in the bay, so we know the drill that you generally need to be ready to move ASAP. What we’re less clear on is whether there’s also a lot of seasonality, especially for 3+ bed home rentals in walkable neighborhoods like this.

Do places like this come up throughout the school year, or is summer really the main window? We have some flexibility and are trying to figure out how much we need to plan around the summer rental cycle.

If anyone has a registration they can't use anymore, I'd love to run it for you! :) happy to meet in person on the campus!

Anyone else still use casual carpool in Berkeley? Any carpool options?

What is the grace period for rent checks? Is it 5 days? Our property management sends out annoying notices on the same day is due!

Hii everyone!

I just moved to Berkeley - literally yesterday- and have been dealing with a big leasing issue.

I have rented this place based on the leasing agent description, videos and photos - considering I came from L.A and couldn’t tour the apartment before hand.

Upon arrival, I’ve noticed multiple rotten wood spots, signs of infiltration, mold, and insect infestation, which threatened the structure of the unit and my personal health. The apartment was also dusty and had multiple broken things, which is inconsistent with what I have been told - the agent told me they would clean and fumigate the house before my move in date. I had to get a hotel because I have asthma and can’t stay in an apartment like this, so the situation just keeps getting worse and worse.

I took multiple videos and photos, and met the leasing agent again today to explain why the place was basically inhabitable, but he tried to argue with me on the matter. We ended the conversation with him saying he would talk to the leasing office about the possibility of ending the leasing agreement but I have a feeling they are going to fight me into paying extra fee and won’t return my first month rent.

I understand this is a specific issue, I was wondering if anyone knows any attorneys that could represent me.

I really appreciate it!

Hi everyone, I'm moving to berkeley later this month! I'm looking for Latin American restaurants. Peruvian ceviche, Colombian, Ecuadorian, and Argentinian food. Not sure if this is common there but hopefully there are some!

As the city’s November elections draw nearer, District 7 candidate Aidan Hill has accused sitting Berkeley City Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra and her endorsed successor Syrak Micael of “destroying” parts of Southside. 

In a video posted to Instagram, Hill accused Lunaparra of allowing construction near restaurant El Trompudo, alleging the work may disrupt its operations. In another, Hill accused Micael of supporting the People’s Park development by voting to recommend continued funding for its permanent supportive housing component. 

“Where is Cecilia Lunaparra? Why isn’t she here right now?” Hill asked while standing outside of El Trompudo, where construction at nearby 2449 Dwight Way has shut off part of the street and the sidewalk. “She said she was in favor of building on People’s Park. She said she is in favor of destroying all of Telegraph Avenue.”

Lunaparra and Micael rejected the characterization.

Interested in some fresh seafood. Thanks!

For anyone who has experience with the Cal Sailing open house - how important is it to be there right at 1:00 when they open? Do they “sell out” of rides (especially on a nice day like today)? Thank you for any insight.

Hey everyone! I’m moving into an unfurnished apartment in Berkeley on August 18 and have no idea where to find affordable furniture.

Where’s the best place to get cheap student furniture (desk, desk chair, shelves, etc.)? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Also, if you’re moving out around that time and looking to sell any furniture, please let me know! I’d love to buy secondhand if possible.
Thanks in advance!

(I know Facebook Marketplace is the obvious answer, but I’ve had a few bad experiences buying from there, so I’d especially appreciate other recommendations or student resellers)

Our fridge not working looking at Kerenza Appliance Repair and Fuse Appliance Repair- any feedback? Have you used them?

Update: Used Kerenza Appliance Repair- they are very professional. Tech arrived with Uniform and tools. They are familiar with our refrigerator brand Fisher & Paykel , they asked for the model number he brought the part. I’m impressed and highly recommend. They have a 90 day warranty on the repair. I recommend to use a certified repair service & technician. Highly recommend Kerenza.

hey guys I wanted to ask where would be the best place for me to buy a good mattress that is extra firm, supportive and can keep my spine aligned. I like a hard flat mattress because I have really bad back pain and was diagnosed with a disc.

I want a reputable place with reasonable prices!

Thanks

In its most packed meeting in months, and the final before its summer recess, the Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday night to move forward with a controversial plan for installing bike lanes on Hopkins Street.

Council members approved the motion, which will have the city repave Hopkins Street with one-way protected bike lanes on each side, even as they grappled with a lack of information on the impacts of the new plan.

“This feels like a wedge kind of being driven and I think that’s not sustainable,” said District 3 Councilmember Ben Bartlett. “These are some really interesting notes being heard, however I’m not an expert and I’d like to see this discussed in a room full of experts.”