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The last five or six trails I've been on have all had super steep long sections and I'm tired of that. Any suggestions on trails of a few miles or so that are mostly level, and aren't just a bike path in an urban area?

Hi everyone! My neck wrinkles have been getting much more noticeable lately and I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for providers in the East Bay that offer effective treatments. I’d also love to hear what treatments you’ve had the best results with for reducing the appearance of neck lines.
I know it’s a normal part of aging,l but it’s really been affecting my confidence lately. I’d appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. Thank you!

I'm helping a family member after a recent accident, and we're trying to find a personal injury lawyer in the East Bay or nearby. The more I research, the more every firm seems to sound the same, so it's hard to know who actually provides good representation. I came across Choulos, Choulos & Wyle during my search, but I'd much rather hear from people who've had firsthand experience with local attorneys.
If you've gone through a personal injury case, what should we pay attention to before hiring someone? Were there any firms that impressed you because of their communication, honesty, or how they handled the case? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Richmond resident here. I leave my windows open all day when the sun’s out, people have been popping fireworks already and no dog so far.

I’m wondering how’s it down in Oakland rn?

Wasn't even expecting it but caught it all from my yard..

AC Transit implemented the second phase of a 25-cent fare adjustment Wednesday. Riders will now pay $2.75 for local single-ride fares using Clipper or contactless payment and $3 with cash, increased from $2.50 and $2.75, respectively. 

The completion of the adjustment marks the first time the transit district has increased fares since 2019. The first phase of the fare adjustment took place in July 2025 and saw the local adult cash fare increase from $2.50 to $2.75, as well as the Transbay cash fare increase from $6 to $6.50. 

While AC Transit could potentially cut $53 million from its operating budget if the passage of a transportation sales tax fails in November, the fare hikes are unrelated. According to AC Transit’s spokesperson Robert Lyles, the adjustments were approved before the COVID-19 pandemic, but their implementation was paused to ease the financial burden on riders.

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I’m fairly new to this area so any suggestions will be good
Around 50 guests

Hello, I have a friend who just moved to CA and the East Bay and is looking a trans-friendly barber that may also do braids? I get that’s may be a bit of a tall order so separate recommendations would be welcome. Thank you in advance!

Which EB or adjacent city (but not SF) has the lowest temps in summer and fall? Vallejo? Most breezes? Cool nights? Fewest record highs? Thank you

Moved to Lafayette last spring from Noe Valley after about ten years in the city. Commuting to SoMa two days a week. Here is what I thought was going to be true vs what turned out to be true.

What I was right about: 35-40 minutes door to office on BART when it works, which is most of the time. Less expensive than I expected when you factor out the cost of owning a car in SF.

What I got wrong: parking at Lafayette station fills by 7:30 and there is genuinely no good overflow option close by. If I don't leave by 7:15 I'm driving to Orinda station instead. Also I underestimated how much of my lifestyle was proximity-based in the city. None of that is gone, it just requires a car and planning.

School quality is as advertised.

Oakland Police spent less per crime than other cities — and more per resident

>"Public data shows Oakland’s police officers carried by far the heaviest and most severe caseload among 14 neighboring and comparable cities, at the lowest spending per crime."

https://www.oaklandreport.org/p/oakland-police-spending-per-capita-per-crime