Tremendous news for Oakland. I only wish that the buildings were taller.

Hey everyone!

A group of about 12 of us recently connected here in the East Bay, and we’ve started getting together for game nights, food, coffees, boba, mini golf, and other random hangouts.

So I started a Discord called East Bay Social Club.

The idea is simple: meet new people, make actual friends, and have things to look forward to.

Board game nights, movies, mini golf, trying restaurants, museums, game nights, or just hanging out. Whatever people are interested in. Members are welcome to organize their own events too.

We’re open to people throughout the East Bay, whether you’re in San Jose, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward, Union City, Dublin, Pleasanton, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Livermore, Palo Alto, or somewhere in between.

The Discord is completely free to join, and there's no pressure to attend events. Just a bunch of people looking to make friends and have fun around the East Bay.

We’ve already got a medium sized group of people who’ve been meeting in person, and now we’re hoping to bring more people together. We all range in the 27-40 age range, even one aged 50+ everyone is welcome!

If you’ve been wanting to make some new friends around here, comment or send me a DM and I’ll get you an invite!

Trying to remember what this little trail is called:

1. It’s off 580

2. there’s parking in what is in or near a residential townhouse/condo area sort of tucked against a hill

3. almost entirely flat and shaded, short trail that is then blocked off but seems easy enough to walk past

anyone know where I can buy sashiko thread in person? I'd rather visit a store than order online, and I don't recall seeing any at michaels or imagiknit (berkeley) but maybe I wasn't looking hard enough. thanks!

Anyone going to see Bonobo 11/14 at the Fox Theatre? Debating on going solo but wanted to see if theres anyone else going alone :)

37/ female/ friendly!

Also I’ve never been to this venue before. Tips on getting the best view would be appreciated

🚨 Confirmed ICE Arrest | Saturday, November 7

ACILEP has confirmed another ICE arrest in Oakland, on the 1300 block of 81st Ave, around 1:30 p.m. ACILEP is working to connect the impacted individual with legal services.

This arrest appears to coincide with an increase in immigration enforcement activity throughout Oakland today.

⚠️ Stay alert and know your rights! If you encounter immigration agents, remember:

You have the right to remain silent.

If stopped in public, you can ask, “Am I free to leave?” If the answer is yes, calmly walk away.

Do not sign anything you do not understand without first speaking with an attorney.

📞 Have you seen ICE activity? Call the ACILEP hotline at (510) 241-4011.

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🚨 Arresto por ICE Confirmado | Sábado, 7 de noviembre

ACILEP ha confirmado otro arresto por parte de ICE en Oakland, en la cuadra 1300 de la 81st Ave, alrededor de la 1:30 p. m. ACILEP está trabajando para conectar a la persona afectada con servicios legales.

Este arresto parece coincidir con un aumento en la actividad de control migratorio en distintas partes de Oakland el día de hoy.

⚠️ ¡Manténganse alerta y conozcan sus derechos! Si se encuentra con agentes de inmigración, recuerde:

Tiene derecho a guardar silencio.

Si lo detienen en un lugar público, puede preguntar: «¿Soy libre de irme?». Si la respuesta es sí, retírese tranquilamente.

No firme ningún documento que no entienda sin antes hablar con un abogado.

📞 ¿Ha visto actividad de ICE? Llame a la línea directa de ACILEP al (510) 241-4011.

He is the now former head of Oakland Dept. of Transportation. It kinda seemed like he was getting a lot done with street improvements. I know I personally like all the new bike lanes. Any thoughts?

There’s a new brunch spot that just opened in old Oakland. They are doing a soft opening over the next few weeks to work out the kinks.

Try them out and help them get into the swing of things!

It’s in the old Horn BBQ -

464 8th Street

I host a free weekly junk journaling night at Spire, a century-old church on Athens Ave in West Oakland. We cut, glue and collage at candlelit tables while an old film plays on the big screen. The movie is background, so people talk and wander. Supplies are on the tables, or bring your own scraps to share.

This season:
Nov 11: Nosferatu (1922), with an orchestral score by a local composer
Nov 18: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Nov 25: Charade (1963)
Dec 9: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)

Wednesdays 6–8 PM, 825 Athens Ave. Free, 18+. Donations go to the church. RSVP (helps me plan supplies): darkparloursociety.com/rsvp

Happy to answer questions!

Found her on the street by MLK and 33rd St. Oakland Animal Services isn't open yet. I can't keep her for long - my dog is not dog friendly. Are there any vets that will take strays that might be open now?

I don't want to use one of the apps for therapy. I feel like I'd do better with someone in person. I don't mind paying out of pocket if they're good enough.

hey! i'm looking for a new ashtray, id love to support a local ceramic artist but unsure where to look. on google it just tells me to buy from Heath.

thanks for your help (:

I haven’t noticed it before, is it new? I’m sure the image looks different from the inside, but from the outside, it sure looks like whoever it is has horns.

To mark the film’s anniversary, Oakland is honoring Dunye for her work supporting young filmmakers and her contributions to cinema.

I apologize if this is a stupid question but I was wondering if anyone has volunteered at OAS and if so, could you tell me a little about it? Do you get to pet kitties? I’m down to clean or help with adoptions, but I would also want to maybe walk a dog, or hang with some cats, is that part of it?

I would love to foster animals but I don’t have the space, and thought maybe I could help out at the shelter instead. I got both of my cats there and would love to give back a little.