r/alameda

Anyone have favorite classes their kids have taken at Alameda Education Foundation? Ours did lego last summer and said it was boring. There's so many options though I'm assuming some have better teachers than others...

Kids are 7 and 9 year old boys.

New to the hobby and looking for good recommendations for where to shop/ swap and talk fish!

I just started cycling so we’re a few weeks away from any livestock but again just wanna build my community because I’m sure there’s a handful close by :)

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An RV has been dumping its septic tank into a storm drain across from Washington Park. This drain leads directly to the bay, just a few hundred yards away (where people swim).

I've seen this unfold a number of times now. I have a photo of the RV and its license plate# and an associated address on Central that the RV fills it's water tanks from.

I was told to call the non emergency number to make a report, but the only response was a voicemail from a bored sounding cop that said whoever it was is gone now.

Is it the plastic or poop that makes people think their full poop bags are compostable and should be tossed in my green bin?

I've seen a few Tracy Jensen for Mayor signs around town. It seems unusually early for local campaign signs, but it made me wonder who else might be running for Mayor and City Council. We're not going to see the return of Trish, are we?

I have a school project due in 7 days, and I need to take a photo in an indoor gym with wooden bleachers. Unfortunately, my school doesn't have a gym because it was demolished in 2018. I need to find a gym that has wooden bleachers, is open to the public, and doesn’t require registration. I just need to go in for 5 minutes to take a photo and then leave. Thank you for your help, and please respond within the next 7 days!

This cannot be accepted no matter what anyone says. Literally made eye contact and said I'd call the cops, she just smiled and waved. Wtf. Don't know if the police even got her, but this is unacceptable for Alameda and changes need to be made

I like to take walks in alameda to get my steps in during the day. Hot days like today make things a little uncomfortable with the sun beating down all day. Anyone have a favorite walk that’s mostly shaded? I haven’t found a good one yet. Thank you.

If I were to live in Alameda and work in Emeryville, commuting times 6:45AM north and 3:30PM south, how is the traffic on the tunnel? Does it get backed up often? For those who ride motorcycles, how scary is it to ride through?

Hello everyone

My partner and I are looking to move from North Berkeley to Alameda this summer, and we’re beginning to look at apartments. 3.3k ish is the height of what we can afford, and pet friendly + in-unit laundry are the only requirements we don’t want to budge on (unless you happen to know of/live in a complex that has a very well kept laundry room… we’re just scarred from our first apartment’s heinous laundry room lol). Living near the ferry would be ideal, and proximity to any kind of green space is also a huge plus. I’ve been doing a lot of research on the various apartments around the island, but I’d love to hear from residents on what’s best and what to avoid at all costs. Looking for any and all suggestions!

Thank you so much 🙏

In the Fernside neighborhood and I heard a boom and my power went out for a split second about 15 minutes ago. Anyone else experiencing anything? Thought I was hallucinating for a second, but my neighbor confirms his power is out.

Are there any carpool groups set up to go to the ferry during the week? Or does anyone here live relatively close to Shoreline and want to start a carpool? I’ll be commuting to the city via the ferry Tuesday-Thursday for a new job starting next week. Right now my plan is to bike from home to the ferry terminal, but I thought I’d check on carpooling. Obviously, I’d contribute financially for gas and parking. Thanks!

My mother in law is visiting for 4 days, June 3-6. Might anybody have a folding wheelchair or walker with a seat that they could let us borrow or rent for her visit? I hate to buy one for 3 days of usage!

Thanks

FOLLOW UP! Thanks to all of you who offered suggestions and the use of equipment. We have now borrowed a walker! What a kind community we are lucky enough to get to be members of! Thanks to all who offered!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a local piano teacher for a short-term arrangement over the summer.

A bit about my background and goals:

Experience: I took 10 years of formal lessons growing up (ages 7–17) and have medium note-reading skills, but I’ve fallen out of practice and want to brush up.

Goals: I really want to sharpen my sight-reading/note-reading abilities and start building a fun, active repertoire.

Music Preferences: A mix of contemporary classical/minimalist (think Ludovico Einaudi), classic musical theater (Rodgers & Hammerstein), and fun stuff to play for my kids (Disney, holiday music, etc.).

Since this is a summer project, I’m looking for someone comfortable with a short-term commitment, focusing on jump-starting my practice again.

Any recommendations for local teachers or studios in the area who are great with returning adults? Thanks in advance!

My grandma is looking for someone who can come to the house because it’s hard for her dog to get in the car.

UPDATE – WALLET FOUND, AND TURNED IN. An awesome kid found my wallet and gave it to an adult who turned it into the police department. I love this city!!

I know the chances of return are very low, but Alameda is a special place so the chances are better than other places. My wallet fell out of my pocket while I was on a bike ride right now. The route I took was Washington street -> Fernside -> bike bridge -> shoreline bike path -> left on the cutoff to Avington Rd. on Bayfarm -> Avington to the greenbelt bike path -> past the toddler playground -> Roxberg -> Sheffield -> Puddingstone -> Robert Davey -> Oyster Pond -> Wellfleet -> back into the greenbelt and over the bridge over the lagoon -> bike path to Safeway. If I had to guess I'd guess it shook out on the bumpy bike bridge.
I've turned off my credit and debit cards so it's not the end of the world but if you happen to find a wallet I would sure be grateful for a DM here. Many thanks!!