r/eastbay

We moved from the Mission to Lafayette about 14 months ago and I still haven't fully figured out how I feel about it.

The practical stuff is obvious and great. More space, calmer, kids are outside more, schools are actually good. But there's this adjustment period nobody warned us about where you realize how much of your SF identity was just proximity to stuff. Like you didn't go to those things every week but knowing they were there mattered more than you thought.

Lafayette has more going on than I expected honestly. The downtown is small but functional. People are friendly in that slightly formal suburban way. BART is close enough that we still get into the city a few times a month.

I don't know what the question is exactly. I guess I'm just curious if other people who made a similar move went through the same weird phase where it felt right and slightly wrong at the same time before it just felt normal.

Hello all, late 20's couple moving to the east bay area this summer and looking for the best town to live in, one commute will be to Livermore, the other will be to Berkeley. Looking to balance commute time, access to nature, and nightlife/things to do. We're considering Pleasanton, Dublin, Danville, Walnut Creek (maybe?), and possibly San Ramon.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!

I am having some serious trouble trying to find a bar/resutrant to watch this game since it starts so early.

The earliest bar I've found so far opens at 10:00am but the game starts at 9:00am. Can some one recommand a place for me and my friend to watch the game please?

Moving to the area from out of state 6 mo pregnant. Hoping to give birth at San Ramon Regional Medical Center. Anyone have a OB rec?! Thanks in advance!

Hello,

I’m working on a story for The San Francisco Standard about the cost of the Iran War on Bay Area households. We’re looking to talk with families about how their bills — gas, groceries, utilities, etc. — have changed/are changing over the last few months and the decisions they are making, big and small, as a result. Would you be interested in sharing your experience?

If so, send me an email at sbaer@sfstandard.com.

Thank you,

Stephanie K. Baer

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I need suggestions for a good Kaiser doctor in the east bay. Ideal geographical area would be as north as Benicia, as west as Lafayette, or as south as Alamo.

I have had a lot of bad experiences with Kaiser, but there's nothing I can do to change companies. I keep trying different doctors and services in the network, but all of them are mediocre at best and traumatizing at worst.

My ideal doctor is someone who actually wants to help me and has curiosity about my symptoms. Bonus points if they don't suggest weight loss to cure styes or ear infections. Please tell me you know someone like this!

Hello all.

My partner & I will be moving to the East Bay from Ireland in the coming weeks. Long story short: we have a Rottweiler & two cats that will be coming with us.

We have been doing so much digging the last few weeks trying to find somewhere that will accept either 1) more than 2 pets or 2) a rottweiler or 3) a dog over 50lbs, and it seems all of them have one of these rules in place, despite advertising as "pet friendly"

We would like to be as close to SF as possible for work reasons. We were looking at Oakland, Emeryville, Berkely and Alameda. But it just seems everywhere "pet friendly" policy isn't all that pet friendly when you check the details.

Does anyone have any solid recommendations?

Our budget is approx $4,000, we would like a 2 bed minimum.

The 17-year-old driver who allegedly killed three people in East Oakland and sent three others to the hospital Saturday night has been charged with felony hit-and-run and three counts of felony vehicular manslaughter, according to police officials. 

At the risk of coming off too vulnerable, here I am. I live in East Bay and I haven’t found a person or group to connect with. I’ve tried bumble BFF, the app for platonic friends, but i didn’t find anyone that I really clicked with. I’m open to meeting girls and queer guys that live in Richmond, Pinole, Hercules, El Cerrito, Berkeley, and Emeryville. I don’t mind mom friends or people in relationships.

I’m 30F, and a student, getting my masters for speech therapy. I love living life. I love all that the bay has to offer. My days are spent romanticizing everything in my life, whether that be something casual like Pilates or exciting like concerts. I’m a big foodie and I love to host at my place. Im heterosexual and I do have a partner, but I’m looking to expand my life with really cool people who don’t mind putting themselves out there to meet new people, form new connections, and try new things!

After years of being pretty private and being the loner type, I’m regretting not forging these bonds with people earlier, and I’ve been hearing a lot of people say the same thing online. So here’s to me putting myself out there. I’m very easy going and I have a lot to give. I just feel like I’m running the same rat race everyday without someone to talk to and bounce ideas off of. If you’re interested in meeting a new person feel free to DM me.

Want to improve my communication skills and leadership presence. Any club recommendations?

I’m starting to research getting a small dog, but I know many places are just using puppy mills. I’ve had mixed results with rescues in the past and I’m looking for a puppy.

I don’t necessarily have a specific breed in mind, just want a small dog to be a companion for adventures. There might be puppy shoes involved.

So where are you guys getting your pups? I’m in the tri valley but can travel a bit.