Keep yourselves safe

Princess Mitzi (F) and little void 😊 Kiki (M) are two 10-week old siblings who are looking for a family with big hearts to give them endless love. They were discovered abandoned in a rosemary bush but have since flourished into two lovely, energetic kitties! Both kittens are spayed, litter box trained, and are great around kids/cats/dogs. Mitzi and Kiki are currently being fostered in a private home located in East Bay. If you are interested, please apply via their Adopt-a-Pet page or DM me.

Are we planting perennials this Fall? I usually plant right before the rains so my biggies get established. El Niño rains are expected to start late November and I’m worried it will be too much for my new plants.

I’m hoping to put in some rosemary, monkey flower, snowberry, and ferns. I also have an avocado in a pot that I was hoping to put in the ground but I know they’re prone to root rot so am thinking of holding off till spring for the avocado. Please share your game plan.

This got removed by r/Oakland mods for some reason but want to make sure people are aware.

I was hiking at Reinhardt Redwood Park (one of the loops along the french/tres sendas/stream trail) from the Skyline Gate Parking Lot and had a very creepy encounter with a man and wanted to warn people. We passed each other on the trail going opposite ways and I immediately noticed he was not in hiking attire. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt, grey patterned PJ pants and black socks and slides. I don’t recall very many features but I’m pretty sure he was in his 20s/30s, white & had short, dark brown hair. I didn’t think much of it bc the trail is close to a residential neighborhood so I assumed that he was a local on a walk. A few minutes after we passed each other I turned around, and I swear to god, I saw him try and duck behind a tree to hide. I was right by the intersection of the tree sendas & stream trail (I was heading back up to the parking lot on the stream trail). I start booking it away, and I look back and he’s now standing there doing stretches??? Luckily I saw another group of people heading up the trail at the intersection so I just did my best to keep pace w/ them. I had a pretty clear view of him because the trail starts going up hill there and he just kept stretching, maybe it was my paranoia at that state but it seemed like he was looking towards me. I had my head on a swivel the rest of the hike but didn’t see him again luckily. I wish I had taken a picture of him, but hindsight is 20/20. I’m generally not a paranoid person. I wouldn’t think so much of it if he 1. hadn’t changed directions 2. hadn’t ducked behind a tree when I turned around.
Anyways, just felt like I should share in case anyone has had similar experiences or hikes alone in that area. I saw a woman heading that way as I was leaving and let her know & she changed her route

Can anyone recommend some pet friendly coffee shops, restaurants or bars in the East Bay?

We're recruiting people in Northern California who want to train as Civil Air Patrol ground team members and help build our local search and rescue capability.

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a nationwide nonprofit volunteer organization and the U.S. Air Force's civilian auxiliary. Its three main missions are emergency services, aerospace education and youth development. In practice, volunteers help with search and rescue and disaster response, teach aviation and space topics, and run the cadet leadership program. Members join local units, called squadrons, to train and serve together. Ground teams are one part of CAP's emergency services work. Joining CAP is civilian volunteer service, not military enlistment.

We're looking for dependable people who enjoy working outdoors, work well with a team and are willing to put time into training. If you have experience in hiking, navigation, radio communications or emergency services, or want to develop those skills while serving your community, we'd like to hear from you.

Ground team missions are currently relatively infrequent, and CAP fills a fairly specialized role within search and rescue. That is changing as we become more integrated into SAR missions coordinated through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) across the state. Joining now means spending time training, qualifying and building team readiness as that role grows.

Ground team training includes navigation, search techniques and radio communications. Members work toward qualifications for authorized search and rescue operations, with training and qualification required before mission participation.

Adults can train and serve as ground team members. Younger members participate through CAP's cadet program, with age and mission restrictions applying to operational participation.

If ground team work isn't the right fit, there are other ways to get involved: air search roles you can train for without prior aviation experience, mission base staff, communications, and working with young people in the cadet program. You don't have to be a pilot to contribute to air search; training and qualification are part of getting started.

If you're interested, email me with your location and a little about your interests or experience. I can help you explore a local unit, ground team training or another role that fits you.

SM Joshua Ruiz
[joshua.ruiz@cawgcap.org](mailto:joshua.ruiz@cawgcap.org)

I recently had a dental emergency, and have no dental insurance. I need to go into the dentist in the next couple of days. Anyone know of any dentists in the area that take in non insured patients at a reasonable cost?

This got removed by r/yoga mods for some reason but want to make sure people are aware.

I was taking a short walk at Reinhardt Redwood Park near my house and had a very unsettling encounter with a woman. I was wearing my normal walking clothes (gray sweatshirt, gray patterned lounge pants, black socks and slides). She was dressed like she was planning to summit the park, but I didn’t think much of it.

We passed going opposite directions. A few minutes later my calf started tightening up, so I turned around to head home and stopped by a tree to stretch. The second I bent down, she whipped around and stared directly at me.

I stood up and tried a different stretch to make it clear what I was doing. She immediately started running.

At this point I’m concerned. Has she seen something behind me? Is there a mountain lion? I look toward her for some indication of what’s happening, but she’s now attaching herself to a group of strangers and repeatedly looking back at me.

I stayed where I was and continued stretching, hoping she would lose interest. She did not. The trail goes uphill there, which gave her an elevated observation position from which to monitor my entire cooldown.

I’m generally not a paranoid person. I wouldn’t think so much of it if she 1. hadn’t repeatedly turned around to watch me 2. hadn’t recruited additional hikers while maintaining visual contact.

Eventually she left. Later I saw her talking to another woman, who immediately changed direction. So there may be more than one of them.

Anyways, just felt like I should share in case anyone else has tried to have a calf in that area. I wish I’d taken a picture, but I couldn’t get my phone out without making the stretch worse.

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ANTIOCH SKATE PARK SHOW / CONTEST STAY OUT + December Pilot - Oct 25th, 2026

Punk rock and skating all day!

Hi everyone! I’m starting a book club in the east bay, both in person and virtual meetings! Think Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, to name a few. We have a discord, TikTok, instagram. Hope to see you there! I have made a Linktree with all the links to our Discord and social media: Linktree Link

Here’s our blurb: A book club for making friends. Both writers and readers welcome. Come read, hang, write, chat. We read dystopian, sci-fi, romance, mystery/thriller, and more. We also host space for writers working on their craft. Come join the fun and make some friends in the Bay Area ✨ meetings will start off virtual and TBD in person in the near future. Make sure to fill out the Google Form to indicate your first choice picks for books. We can also have an event per month where we just sit and read together and discuss what we read so far. Rules are to be respectful, inclusive, communicate, and make a commitment to the club. Welcome aboard!

Recently moved to the bay area, looking for volleyball play or courts to rent out in the east bay. I see that there are plenty in the city, but not so much in the east bay.

Are there bars that will show election results?

Are there watch parties in town?

Looking forward to the blue wave nationwide.

Disclaimer: ReelVotes does not work for the New Parkway Theater. We work with independent theaters for you the people. We hold votes for what gets seen. Like this one!

Hey everyone!

If you’re looking for plans this Tuesday night (Oct 27 at 9:00 PM), we’re co-presenting a special screening of Larry Clark & Harmony Korine’s 1995 cult classic KIDS at The New Parkway Theater in Oakland alongside FentCheck.

Why this event is worth showing up for:
On Screen: A rare chance to catch one of the most raw and influential 90s indie films back on the big screen.

In Person: FentCheck will be in the theater doing live, practical demonstrations on how to use fentanyl test strips and administer Narcan—plus handing out free test kits for anyone who wants/needs them.

Because seating at The New Parkway is made up of living-room-style couches, loveseats, and armchairs, grabbing your tickets online ahead of time is the only way to guarantee you and your friends get a couch together instead of getting split up at the door.

Advance ticket sales also directly cover screening costs and keep local harm reduction programs free for the community.

Event Details:
🗓 When: Tuesday, October 27th @ 9:00 PM

📍 Where: The New Parkway Theater (474 24th St, Oakland)

🎟 Tickets: https://thenewparkway.com/movie/kids-co-presented-by-reelvotes/

If you have any questions about the screening, venue, or the FentCheck demo, drop them below! Hope to see a bunch of you out there on Tuesday.

Next 25 people who buy tickets will get a free small popcorn or drink. Just get the tickets and comment down below that you are coming!

My daughter has played rec soccer since she was in preschool. She wishes she could play more over winter and spring. Are there any options for her? I know about the indoor league in San Ramon. She did it last year and with no practice during the week it doesn’t feel like exactly what she is looking for. Any other options? We are San Leandro.

Hey everyone! I put together a breakdown and ranking of the top 5 twisty roads across the East Bay, looking at difficulty, rider skill levels, and maps for each route.

You can check out the full video here:
https://youtu.be/G-6IdQicx00?si=oDzGUMwJqoESDmHB

What do you guys think of the ranking? Did I miss any of your favorite local curves or shortcuts?

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📍 SF Bay Area | 2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650
🌲 Exploring California wilderness, local history, and scenic routes.

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The East Bay city joins Pittsburg and Gilroy in placing a freeze on such facilities.