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Shame on you. This has to be some kind of HIPAA violation. I can hear everything you’re saying. Patient first names, asking personal details “are you married? Live alone?” who their PCP is, “sounds like your depression is getting worse” “your xray shows arthritis in both your knees” etc. You’re not disclosing to patients that you’re in a crowded coffee shop.

I’m going to put in my earbuds so I don’t continue to overhear anything. I could continue to listen in and catch your name and report you somehow but I don’t feel comfortable hearing patient info like this.

EDIT: I ended up leaving and thinking about it more and it’s definitely a HIPAA violation. I know for a fact that his laptop was open without a privacy screen and he was looking at patient records. “I’m looking at your X-rays now” “I can see you’re on x y z medications”. His laptop was facing the interior of the coffee shop. If I stood over his shoulder briefly I absolutely could have seen these peoples full names while he spoke with them. He said out loud their first name, their weight, their xray results, their prescription medications, and a few other things but those are the worst ones. I didn’t catch his name but I think I know enough about his employment specifics to report him. I’m at least going to try because this was fucked up. He kept telling patients “I’m here at Kaiser Walnut Creek” and uhm no hello brother, you’re in a crowded coffee shop.

Sidenote; I work in healthcare IT. Setting aside the ethics of it, the laptop thing alone is 100% a HIPAA violation.

EDIT PT2: I called Kaiser’s Ethics and Compliance line. I gave all of the details I could remember including exact times I was at the coffee shop and the representative was a) gobsmacked at how egregious this was and b) absolutely certain that they’d be able to identify him based on what I remembered. I’m going to get a follow up from the case manager to find out how they handled it.

Trying to figure out a fair number while dealing with an ex and divorce. I’m too tired to really get into it but he sends weekly grocery money for now while I work to get support orders in place. Trying to figure out a fair number. How much do you spend for your family size? For me it’s me and two boys 6 and 3

I was picking up my kid from preschool and an old man with ~6 year old accompanying him took a picture of my license plate. I didn’t violate any rules / speed or anything. Why would it be ? Just anxious.

Star Harbor Apartments, a 372-unit residential hub, has signed its first retailers, business reporter George Avalos writes. LuxFit, an indoor and outdoor fitness experience, and Highwire, a coffee roasting and tea merchant, will set up shop on the ground-floor spaces, according to real estate firm Maven Commercial.

The apartments are 96% occupied, the firm said.

From the Pacific Pinball Museum Facebook page:

Please join the nonprofit Pacific Pinball Museum, The East Bay arts community, friends and family on Friday, August 21, 2026 to honor the life, brilliant career and lasting cultural legacy of beloved local artist Dan Fontes. 🙏🏻

The public memorial, themed "Celebrating Dan Fontes: A Night of Life, Art, and Pinball," will take place here at the PPM in Alameda from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - entry will be free to all during the Memorial.

Fontes, who passed away from cancer in late April 2026 at the age of 67, leaves behind an unparalleled visual stamp on the San Francisco Bay Area. Best known for his monumental public works, Fontes famously transformed concrete urban expanses into vibrant sanctuaries of nature. His most legendary creations include the "Giraphics" giraffe murals and striking zebra portraits under the Interstate 580 overpasses in Oakland, as well as the colossal "Emergent Sea Turtles" mural off Interstate 880.

Beyond his public street art, Fontes was a foundational force in the regional art scene, starting in the radical driftwood galleries of the Emeryville Mudflats in the 1970s. He later lent his immense talents to the preservation of history as a longtime board member and painter of signature interior historical murals for the Pacific Pinball Museum, making the venue the perfect backdrop to celebrate his spirit.

A major highlight of the evening will be the presentation of an official proclamation from the City of Oakland, honoring Fontes’ massive impact on the culture, beauty, and vibrance of the city he loved so much. The evening's formal ceremony will begin at 8:00 PM and will be officiated by Spiritual Healer Brenda Salgado. Moving musical tributes will be performed throughout the night by Amie Penwell.

"Dan gave so much color and joy to Oakland and the Bay Area," noted event co-hosts Kristine Holohan and Julie Lucchesi. "Let’s gather to remember him the best way we know how, with community, music, pinball, and love."

All who were touched by Dan's life, mentorship, or art are invited to attend, share their favorite stories, play pinball, and raise a glass to a legendary artist and beautiful soul.

Memorial Event Details:

What: Celebrating Dan Fontes: A Night of Life, Art, and Pinball

When: Friday, August 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Ceremony at 8:00 PM)

Where: The Pacific Pinball Museum, 1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Parking: Available in the rear of the building

Admission: Free and open to the public for the duration 6pm to 10pm (No RSVP required)

hey everyone! im looking for clean public pool recommendations or just general swimming spots on the island. ideally, i would like to find a place that doesn’t require a membership, but instead where i can pay per visit

Hey there, I just moved here from TX and I’m so glad I chose to live here of all the Bay Area neighborhoods I was considering. My favorite part of living here is how low stress daily life is, the people, respectful drivers, and proximity to downtown SF by ferry. I haven’t experienced a single big city stressor living here and it honestly feels like there’s some sort of catch that I haven’t picked up on yet hahah. It’s mind blowing to me how much calmer it is here compared to crossing the posey tube into downtown Oakland and the ease of access to downtown SF is phenomenal.

Me and my family are going on a 2 week trip and we have 4 cars we park on the street.. every week we have move cars from one side to the pther to avoid tickets due to street sweeping... for 2 weeks, where could i leave 4 cars parked without worrying about that? Anywhere.. i can ride my bike back home so it's no issue...

Thank you!

Does anyone in Alameda have more passion fruit than they know what to do with and would appreciate someone picking it? I.e. my elementary schooler who is obsessed with them.

I know I’m shouting into the void but
My new commute takes me down Lincoln to the Park St bridge.

I have had to call in two dead cats in just ten days —the operator this morning said there was another a few blocks away, also on Lincoln.

As the mornings get darker, I am not looking forward to how many more times I’m going to call APD nonemergency “hey, can you come scrape up another one?”

It is a real bummer start to my day!!!

I know there’s not much realistically that can be done, but I’m sad and wanted to put it somewhere I guess. Y’all know how folks drive on Lincoln Ave.

To the little long hair tabby on the 7th and the tuxedo kitty today: I’m sorry humans let you down.

Hi! I've got some pokemon cards and merchandise, plus some other random trinkets that Im looking to sell but I live in an apartment and dont have a yard. Is anyone having a yard sale in a couple weeks that wouldn't mind if I joined so I can also sell my stuff? I would really appreciate it! Thanks!!

Medics on scene, police taping off parking lot. Pool of blood in the street.