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▲ 32 r/oakland

Oakland's narrative

There's usually a lot of talk about Oakland's narrative - specifically how it is shaped my the media. I think the consensus is that newspapers / TV news tend to highlight crime and so, people view the town more negativity.

So, if it was up to you - if you wanted people to really know what Oakland life is like - how would you describe it?

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u/wentImmediate — 3 days ago
▲ 38 r/oakland

Music at OMCA Friday Nights (w/ Off the Grid)

Friday nights at OMCA is one of my top recommendations - I've been so many times and I always enjoy it: the location, the food, the people, etc.

My one pushback on the event is the music in the garden area. The music in the area surrounded by the steps - it's like a dance floor. That's cool - it makes sense to me. I have no issue there.

To be clear - I am a huge fan of live music; I've been to many, many shows. That said, I think in the garden, people just want to hang out in the beautiful space, eat, and chat - a more chill, picnic vibe.

Instead, the music is the focal point (and it's pretty loud); but as good as the music can be, I don't think people have the intention of going to a concert, but that's what ends up happening.

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u/wentImmediate — 7 days ago
▲ 11 r/oakland

Any recommendations for a (local) store with items that would make a nice gift? (Ie., last-minute Mother's Day shopping)

Thanks!!!

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u/wentImmediate — 13 days ago
▲ 82 r/GenX

Anyone else just notice their body feeling colder at some point in your 40s?

I understand that - generally - people feel colder as they age. Look at kids: they have NO idea what the temperature outside! And then elderly people wear a sweater in July.

About a year or two ago, I just started to feel cold a lot, even with (what was previously) sufficient clothing on.

I now wear a medium-level base layer shirt almost all year, save for summer. I can wear my base layer, a long sleeve shirt, and a sweater and still feel kinda cold.

It's so weird b/c it seems like it happened pretty quickly.

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u/wentImmediate — 14 days ago
▲ 49 r/sanfrancisco

> The San Francisco Chronicle won the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism on Monday for its investigation into how major home insurance companies leave California homeowners unable to rebuild after catastrophic wildfires, even when they have what they thought was full coverage.

This is a great example of why we need local journalism to help keep those with power accountable. For this article, 3 journalists plus a dozen others worked on this story.

Announcement - https://www.sfchronicle.com/about/newsroomnews/article/sfchronicle-wins-pulitzer-prize-22240679.php

Story that won prize - https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2025/california-home-insurance-underinsured/

I have no affiliation with SF Chron or any journalists.

u/wentImmediate — 18 days ago
▲ 559 r/oakland

When I'd go in to Piedmont Grocery, there'd regularly be a cashier who had her head covered and looked like she had a health issue. I didn't talk to her very much (my style), but she was really nice and chill

The other day I didn't see her, but I saw a nice photo of her and flowers.

Dang, that hit me; it was sad.

She worked at Piedmont Grocery for 20 years!

We all appreciate what you did for the community - thank you.

https://piedmontgrocery.com/in-memory-of-sarah/

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u/wentImmediate — 20 days ago