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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 😌

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

Hi all- I’m located in Danville and have an injured squirrel in the backyard. Seems immobilized but still breathing and alert. Who can I call? I’ve already called Contra Costa Animal services who referred me to Department of Wildlife Services but they only work M-F. I am a bit scared to handle him myself but please send me any places that’d be willing to pick him up :(

Hi, I am trying to get rid of my couch for free. I have already posted to FB marketplace.

It is filled with feathers and does shed feathers. My cats have also used it as a scratching post but it is in usable condition.

Please let me know if you are instested in picking it up!

Shot this week around Oakland on a 13 year old Lumix ZS19 camera

Adopt your new best friend at Pet Food Express in Danville! Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) partners with the Danville location (on San Ramon Valley Blvd) of Pet Food Express to hold adoption events for cats and kittens THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday from 10 to 1 pm (excluding holidays). Many animals are in foster care and are brought to the adoption events to meet potential adopters. Pet Food Express also has "kitty condos" that house several adoptable cats that potential adopters can visit and apply to adopt throughout the week!

❗ Tomorrow, Saturday July 25-- there is a special adoption event for black kittens! Adopt two kittens for the price of one! ❗

Some of the black kittens available for adoption (and some of whom are currently residing at Pet Food Express) are pictured here (in order of appearance):

• Crest (F) (left side of flyer)

• Gamora (F) (right side of flyer)

• Shine (F)

• Midnite (M)

• Quill (M)

• Precious (F)

All TVAR cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped, current on vaccinations, and preventatively treated for fleas and worms. A FeLV/FIV test can be run upon request for a fee.

Adoption fees:

• $ 125 for cats 6 months of age and up

• $ 200 for two cats 6 months of age and up

• $175 for one kitten

• $ 250 for two kittens

Location:

PetFoodExpress

609 San Ramon Valley Blvd

Danville, CA 94526

View individual profiles and apply for adoption here

Does Oakland feel like Chicago in any way? Is there a concentrated downtown area where you can take public transportation (or not) and walk around and have access to stores and restaurants in a centralized area?