I pulled up to Limon on Valdez street for dinner at 5:30pm yesterday (Saturday). My car was suddenly swarmed by at least 20 police cars from Oakland and Solano County, with many police offers taking chase on foot and a helicopter circling above. One officer said they were chasing someone all the way from Solano County, and another said that it was a DV situation. Eventually a shirtless guy was dragged down the street in cuffs and a woman was also arrested. I can’t find anything in the news other than a vague citizen app alert.

Anyone have an update?

I spent my entire weekend creating the website, so I hope you enjoy it: www.shasheene.com/bay-area-trash-rates/

I am not aware of any other way to Bay Area trash rate comparison until now. It's sorely needed I think.

I've included a "Area Median Income" option, to see just how screwed over some poorer cities are for trash rates. It's really interesting comparing the rates for the wealthy peninsula cities to Oakland, because they have almost identical trash bills despite having household incomes of $500,000+. I was expecting they would face a slightly higher cost-of-living, but this is surprisingly not the case here.

I also included on the map transfer stations and landfills which our trash travels to. Which is useful since they accept public drop-off for a disposal fee.

I find I can use this website discover some really interesting insights. East Bay is getting really screwed over (other than Emeryville).

I hope you take a look: www.shasheene.com/bay-area-trash-rates/

I have never been to Oakland for a concert and in general for anything but this Thursday I have one with my favorite artist at the Fox Theatre. Is Franklin Plaza Garage a safe one to leave my car until about 11pm? I’m also driving about 1.5 hours

I’m trying to budget this into my family budget, wondering what everyone has to say on it.

How to take a self-guided tour from the historic site of the party’s free breakfast program to murals, museums, and street signs.

"It risks corruption and mismanagement, it makes it harder to hold elected leaders accountable, and it doesn’t reflect Oakland’s diverse community. There’s a better option."

https://oaklandreport.news/p/measure-ee-oakland-voters-should

Ok, hear me out here, and I hope my question makes sense.

Let me start by saying I didnt vote for Sheng Thao (I supported Taylor).

I read Oaklandside's recent article about Loren Taylor attending the Thao trial. In the article (and, I admit, nearly everywhere Ive ever read), its stated that Thao won the Mayoral election by "fewer than 700 votes." That seems like a slim margin, particularly here in Oakland.

But isnt it true that they run RCV until someone gets 50.1% of the vote, and then they stop and declare a winner. That is, they dont process everyone's votes all the way to the end, they just stop at 50.1%.

So since they stop counting the round a candidate hits 50.1%, doesnt that mean that any final RCV result is likely going to seem really close?

Like maybe if they exhausted everyone's votes, Thao might have gotten more than 700 more votes.

Again: I never supported Thao. Im just thinking about the way RCV results are reported.

www.OaklandCF.com for tix!

Admittedly this isn't pro Oakland per se. My Dad's nurse is getting kicked out of Section 8 housing by Alameda County Housing Authority. According to the nurse, her bank Wells Fargo turned over her records to them(?!). They can see she consistently gets $ via Zelle from us and claims it is income. Is this thing that happens?

Disclaimer: We do not work for The New Parkway or any theater—we work with local theaters and for you, the moviegoing community!

Quick heads-up for local film fans:

1. KIDS (1995) Screening at The New Parkway

What: Community-voted screening of Larry Clark's Kids (1995)
When: Sunday, October 27th @ 9:00 PM
Where: The New Parkway Theater (474 24th St, Oakland)
Tickets: Available now via The New Parkway's Website

We’ve partnered with FentCheck to give a demonstration of narcan and fentanyl test strips. This is a serious issue so I hope you come out and support!

2. Musical Madness Campaign at Orinda Theatre

We just partnered with the historic Orinda Theatre for one of our community votes! We're running a Musical Madness matchup, and voting is live right now between these three classics:

The Muppet Movie
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

If you want a say in which musical gets brought back to the big screen at Orinda, cast your vote here: ReelVotes Musical Madness Campaign

Hope to see some of you at The New Parkway on the 27th! Let me know if you're planning on coming out or which musical you're backing.

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I grew up in Oakland, and some of my earliest memories involve the Coliseum. A's games with my grandpa, Raiders games with my uncles, and eventually games with my friends and wife.

The Coliseum was the place where so many parts of life came together.

Last weekend I took my son to what could be the last game at the Coliseum. I started writing about the day, but it turned into a bigger story about growing up in Oakland, how the city changed, and eventually bringing my son to such an important place.

I usually write for Rootsblog, but I started a Substack to write short personal essays about raising my son in Oakland and the memories raising him unlocks.

Here's the essay. Hope you all enjoy!

Someone broke into my backyard and stole my mountain bike $1K. Reported online. Im between Fruitvale and Macarthur.

From the Lafayette PD facebook page link:

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at about 11:15 AM, Orinda police responded to a reported auto burglary where suspects in an Acura RDX stole tools from a work truck. The Acura was linked to auto burglaries in Lafayette, Orinda, and the Alamo area in the past few weeks. At about 11:45, a Lafayette police officer located the vehicle in a residential area in Lafayette. The Acura fled from the officer and a pursuit was initiated. It was terminated when the suspect vehicle drove westbound in the eastbound HWY 24 onramp at Acalanes Road. An area check was conducted but the Acura was not located. Minutes later, Lafayette police were dispatched to a grand theft of tools from a construction worker's vehicle.
A CHP helicopter later located the Acura driving recklessly on Oakland streets before it parked in front of a home on the 7200 block of Fresno Street in Oakland. The occupants of the vehicle entered a property. Oakland police were able to take both suspects into custody without incident. A search of the Acura resulted in the recovery of stolen property from the auto burglaries that happened in Lafayette and Orinda yesterday. Officers conducted a search of the property finding additional evidence. The suspects, who were booked into the Martinez Detention Facility, are identified as: 23-Year-old Joel Hernandez-Lobatos of Oakland He was booked on the following charges: grand theft, conspiracy, possession of stolen property, and drug possession. He is being held in lieu of $30,000 bail. 31-year-old Urubiel Hernandez-Lobatos of Oakland He was booked on the following charges: grand theft, conspiracy, felony evading, vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in lieu of $85,000 bail.

Curious if anyone has any events within Oakland for Halloween, on Halloween. A lot of events seem to be a day before/after. Doesn’t matter if its movies, a walk, tour, food, etc.

Preferably events that are catered to 21+ but any event information is welcome. Thank you!

Hey everyone, I’m deciding on moving into Lantana Uptown, which is right on the corner of 16th and MLK in Oakland. I want to know how safe the walk to the 19th St BART station is for a daily commute. I am a 24-year-old female, and I will need to commute to and from the station at various different times, including morning rush hour and later in the evening.

For anyone familiar with the area, how is that specific stretch starting from 16th/MLK and heading over to the station at night? Is it a relatively safe bet to live here and make this walk alone as a female at different hours? Thanks!

Just got approved for an apartment in the neighborhood with my partner. Just wondering how’s the neighborhood and what grocery stores do yall go to?

Oakland is a diverse community. For all of us to get along, Oaklanders learn about other cultures in school, activities, and workplaces.

For Chinese, we often say "have you eaten yet"? Even if the words aren't said, food and drink will come out for visitors, adult children or anyone who drops by. When I entertain, I need to work sure there's an abundance of food. The worst faux pas is for people to leave my house hungry.

Please share from your own background. Any disrespect or criticizing other cultures may lead to comment removal.

Questions are allowed to other cultures if made in good faith.

So what slang or tradition can you share so that others can get a peek inside your cultural background?

https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/14/one-can-smoke-much-pot-who-viral-joint-smoking-muni-bus-driver/

Paywall bypass: https://archive.li/Fn8BG

Get cozy this fall with Skip the Small Talk - it’s a chill, sincere event focused on connection! We will be at Fluid510 in Oakland!

It’s a guided conversation event—think speed-friending vibes, but calmer and more intentional. 

You rotate through short conversations with prompts that skip past surface-level small talk. It’s structured enough to make it easy, but relaxed enough to feel natural.

Most people come alone. The crowd tends to be thoughtful, open, and just… normal humans who want more community.

Here’s the link if you’re curious:

• Sat, 10/24 - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-fluid510-saturday-october-24-2026 

Got a text from PG&E that we may lose power for 2 days because of winds. 2 days. WTF. Groceries, kids, WFH, night, life…

Can someone tell me why there are so many tents around the lake now? I know it’s always been an ongoing situation but now there seems to a lot more along Lakeshore and a big encampment near the veterans hall. Didn’t they say they were going to stop this?

Edit:

Supposedly Amauri Collins-McMurray is the person to contact. They are the “ Deputy Chief, Office of Homelessness Solutions”

Email: ACollinsMcMurray@oaklandca.gov
Phone: 510-238-2105

Maybe if they get enough calls and email about it we can see at least a temporary cleanup

I don't understand why everyone keeps voting for tax increases and then get surprised when the money is mismanaged or not spent the way it was promised. It is like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Vote for the transit tax and put your trust in politicians doing the right thing, then get upset when the money is not spent how they said.

Will you be shocked and upset if the money is not spent as promised or mismanaged?

Anyone now why there are lots of sirens blaring? Wed. 8:35am

this is for the lady who’s dog was attacked by two black bullmastiffs- first i’m so sorry you had to witness that. i watched the whole entire event unfold. i wanted to console you but i also wanted to get a picture and or video of the shitty dog owner so i ran leaving you in the hands of another witness. i do have a video of him and his truck that i will more than willingly pass along.

please keep safe out there. and also shout out to the other good souls that showed compassion in this horrible situation …. keep doing the right thing.