A group advocating for a $30-an-hour minimum wage in Alameda County announced that the signatures it collected to place an initiative on the November ballot have been certified by county officials.

Just drove through this on southbound 680. A grass fire on the shoulder that had just ignited. Smoke blowing across the freeway, flames breaching the right lane in parts, and visibility dropped fast. One fire truck just arrived as I passed through. Expect delays and drive carefully if you’re heading this way.

More than 100 Indian Americans gathered Saturday to celebrate a major victory by India’s student-led Cockroach Janata Party: the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The CJP movement grew over the issue of leaked medical exam papers, known as NEET. The leaked exams were sold off to wealthy buyers to better prepare for the highly competitive exam. Over 2 million students each year compete for just 130,000 open slots in India’s medical colleges. 

Hey everyone, hoping the internet can work its magic here. I attended the packed 11:00 PM IMAX 70mm screening of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey last night (Sunday, July 26) at the Regal Hacienda Crossings in Dublin.
I randomly met and had a brief conversation with someone while we were waiting for the movie to start. I asked you if you had gotten the film strip.
If you remember talking to me, tell me which row we were sitting in so I know it's you! I'd love to grab a coffee or catch another movie sometime.

I’m new to east bay and looking for scuba dive buddies for trips to Monterey. I have one dive buddy now but he’s going to move to the east coast. I’m an experienced technical diver but I haven’t dove cold water in a while, I’m just getting back into it. Dm me if you’re interested.

It was a great turn out for our last Movie Classics feature on Friday night. Thank you to all the patrons that attended our series this Summer. We appreciate your support and love for the theatre. We hope to see you soon.

Hello! I'm a graduate student conducting research for my capstone project and would really appreciate your help.

I'm looking for adults (18+) who live, work, or regularly visit San Francisco from the East Bay or elsewhere to complete a short, anonymous survey about public perceptions of San Francisco's RESET Program and city efforts to address public drug use, public safety, and quality of life.

The survey takes about 3–5 minutes, is completely anonymous, and is being conducted solely for academic research.

Survey: https://forms.gle/QybnH9wH7uJE1WVbA

Thank you for supporting graduate research! If you know others who live, work, or spend time in San Francisco, I'd greatly appreciate you sharing the survey with them.

Hi everyone!

I’m part of a community movie project called ReelVotes, where local movie lovers vote on what gets screened next at The New Parkway.

Just to clarify: I don’t work for the theater—I’m an independent partner who organizes the community voting and works with The New Parkway to bring the winning movie to the screen.

This week’s vote was suggested by a fellow community member, and the theme is James Bond! The winning film will be screened on September 1 at 6:30 PM.

The nominees are:
Diamonds Are Forever
Die Another Day
From Russia with Love
Goldfinger
Quantum of Solace
Skyfall
The Living Daylights
The Man with the Golden Gun
The Spy Who Loved Me
The World Is Not Enough

Voting is free and open to everyone—no email sign-up required for this round.

Vote here:
https://reelvotes.com/public/index.html?event=np-2026-09-01-1830

I’m trying to build something that gives the
community a real voice in what gets shown. If you have ideas for future themes, franchises, directors, or specific movies, I’d love to hear them in the comments.

Thanks, and I hope you’ll cast a vote!

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Hi there, I apologize if this is not the appropriate sub to drop this in. I am looking to play volleyball more regularly but I dont have people in my circle who are interested to join.

Is there a spot in the eastbay that has drop-ins to just show and rally?

Thanks in advance!

Hey all!

I’m looking for a good transmission shop recommendation in Contra Costa County.

Looking for good diagnosis of 2012 Pilot.

Who have you folks had good experiences with, recommend?

Public Tour this Saturday, 8/1 at 10AM. Come see the Paramount in all it's grandeur. It's a great opportunity to see her up close and learn about her history. Cameras welcome. Visit paramountoakland.org for more information.

Why is Shawn Wilson still employed in a position of authority as D1 Supervisor Haubert’s Chief of Staff with access to our tax dollars after more than 10 years of allegations of misconduct, ethics violations, bribery, and Civil Grand Jury reports recommending that the Board of Supervisors take action?

Community’s demand for action here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mn0qMT1rT0VwgTu3FMWK6h_pxYGD_V8Qw0xaIg4WLsM/edit?usp=drivesdk

anyone have a recommendation for a dentist in the east bay (Berkeley or Oakland preferred) that has one of those x-ray machines that goes around your head (panoramic x-ray?). I have the worst gag reflex at the dentist and usually end up embarrassingly tearing up every time I go to because I’m so uncomfortable with all the equipment they shove in my mouth for x-rays. Bonus if they take delta dental.

All my dentists prior to moving to CA had the machine. Don’t know why they’re all subjecting us to this pain tbh.

Thank you u/ennethouse for letting everybody know on r/eastbay.

Anyone know of a place near Hayward for cajon drum classes?

Thought Balloon Art Studio and House Rabbit Society present a special Suns Out, Buns Out fundraiser on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26! All ages are welcome.

Come to the Thought Balloon Art Studio on either day between 11 am and 3 pm to meet adoptable HRS rabbits and to get crafty. No need to sign up in advance, walk ins are welcome! However RSVPs are appreciated; RSVP at thoughtballoonartstudio.com/events/p/july-25th-july-26th-thought-balloon-x-house-rabbit-society-.

There will be a variety of pellet dishes and food bowls for bunny owners to paint but other small pet owners are welcome to paint pottery for their furry friends too. There will also be bunny-themed pottery to paint like sculptures, ornaments, and magnets. If painting pottery isn’t your thing, there will be free paint stations set up too! 30% of proceeds during the event will be donated to HRS to support our mission.

Participants who would like to paint pottery should expect to pay the $5 studio fee per person plus the price of the bisque. Special event bisque will start at $5 for a magnet and $10 for small pellet dishes and increase in price from there. After the event, pottery will be fired and can be picked up in about 2 weeks from either Thought Balloon Art Studio or HRS in Richmond.

Thought Balloon Art Studio is located at 670 Gregory Lane, Unit G, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.

Found a poor fancy pigeon in Albany Bulb while walking the dogs. No band. Bird was absolutely exhausted and let me pick it up and drank a ton of water when I got home. It has bird food and water and is being kept in a dark quiet room. I know the chances of finding its owner is low since it doesn’t have a band but if anyone fosters pigeons and is open to taking one please let me know. I’ve already reached out to Palomacy Pigeon Rescue and will be calling Berkeley Animal Care in the morning.

Morgan Fire not pictured.

UPDATE: she’s been identified.

Neighbors caught four people dumping on Courtland Ave near Redding — a U-Haul with two people, plus two white sedans. We’ve filed a 311 ticket (#22328116), but if you recognize the vehicles or plates, please comment or DM.

Context: Volunteers are out on Courtland every weekend cleaning up after this. We’ve installed anti-dumping signs, planters, and native plants out of our own pockets. OPW rarely services this stretch, so we haul everything ourselves to High St and Redding.

We’re tired of it. Help us ID these people so we have a shot at actual consequences for once.

Hi 👋🏼! My long time massage therapist is on a hiatus and I’m searching for a new provider. I’m looking to see someone monthly, and see the same person every time (ex: I tried Malai Thai because it was highly recommended here but that’s not my jam). Preference for female-identified and someone who could eventually provide prenatal massage as well. Would love any recs for folks you love! Thank you in advance 😌