Bella and Minnie are 4-year-old Ragdoll/Highlander mix sisters who have been through more changes than they deserve.

Their original family made the difficult decision to rehome them due to frequent moves, hoping they would find a forever home. Unfortunately, that placement fell through, and these sweet girls are looking for a family who will truly commit to them for life.

Despite everything, Bella and Minnie are incredibly sweet! They may be shy at first, but once they feel safe, they warm up beautifully. They love pets, attention, and being close to their people.

About Bella & Minnie:

4-year-old Ragdoll/Highlander mixes
Bonded sisters — must be adopted together
Spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped
Great with children of different ages 0-16
Affectionate once comfortable
Have not been around dogs

These girls deserve a stable, loving home where they can finally settle in and never have to start over again. We’re looking for a family who understands that adoption is a lifelong commitment.

Seriously interested and ready to adopt? Message me for our adoption application.

$300 rehoming fee for both of them.

Original post

About a year ago I posted here wondering if something was wrong with me because I couldn’t land a decent paying job in the Bay Area. It blew up way more than I expected, and a lot of you were kind enough to give real advice. I read every comment and took it, so I wanted to give an update.

Quick recap: I’m in East San Jose with my wife and toddler, with no family support at all. I got my job through my uncle after my mom passed in my early 20s. It was supposed to be temporary but almost 10 years later I’m still at the same company, making about 50k a year. Last time I described my job as document control (since it feels more akin to what I actually do), but to be fair to myself, I’ve worked my way up from a floor quality inspector to process engineer (or so they call it here).

Now regarding the advice that was given:

“Get interview help/maybe get screened.” A lot of you pointed at interviewing, and a few of you asked if I might be autistic. Since then, my wife and I have talked about it, and from all the years she’s known me, she is positive I might be neurodivergent. I’d need to get tested to know for sure, but if it’s true, it might help me understand why things like interviews feel so much harder for me than they seem to for other people. I’ve been working on my interviewing too. Honestly, I feel knowing whether I am or not is not going to do anything, idk. Interviewing is definitely a challenge though.

“Fix your resume and target better.” I tailored my resume with help offered last time and am currently using Harvard format and I’ve been applying nonstop, a few hundred applications so far, 3 to 4 a day whenever I can find the time. I’m using a job board that scrapes the web and aggregates new postings, I built boolean filters with this so I only see roles I’m actually qualified or close to qualified for, and I apply directly on the company site while the posting is still fresh. I thought all these tools would give me an edge, but alas, nothing. The funny part is that last time I could at least get screening interviews. Now I can’t even get those.

“Stay in manufacturing/apply at competitor jobs.” Last time I may or may not have said that I wanted out of manufacturing. At this point I don’t even care anymore. I just need the money. Beggars can’t be choosers, so if staying in some kind of manufacturing environment is what gets me there, I’ll take it.

“Try the trades” I did. My first apprenticeship interview score last time was a 74, for the electrician's union so that was a wrap as I need minimum of 90. I can’t even retry because I need either to fulfill work or schooling to retry and I can’t really leave my current job to do that.

A few months ago I applied to another branch, the IBEW Sound & Communication apprenticeship, and scored in the high 80s, which from everything I’ve read is a strong score. I still haven’t been called. Someone who scored in the low 80s was already called and accepted. Someone who scored one point above me dropped out, which would make you think I’m right next but alas, nothing. Unlike most other unions, they don’t publish rankings, so there’s no way to see where I stand or why I keep getting passed. When I posted about it in the apprenticeship sub, a few people suggested it might be nepotism, connections, or something shady. I can’t prove that, but I’m having a hard time coming up with another explanation. Has anyone here been through this or have any experience with IBEW Local 332? This would honestly be the answer to my problems, but I can't get in. I’ve also looked at wastewater operator apprenticeships and the elevator union, but they all seem to be closed.

“Just move” Honestly, I would. I’ve applied to jobs out of state here and there and I still get squat. I really think it’s a me problem. I don’t feel like I have the kind of skills that let someone just pick up, move to a lower cost of living state, and land on their feet. If no one wants me there either, I might as well keep pushing here where at least I have a job.

Some good news, sort of: I have a potential new job at about 70k, and I’m waiting on the offer letter. It's quite different though as it has "Sales" in the title and I've no experience with that, but it's something. That’s the most I’ve ever made and a solid 20k jump! But I’ve run the numbers many times, and my family needs about 90k from me to be comfortable. I know 90k or even 100k isn’t a lot to many people here. Honestly, I’d be happy to make that amount for the rest of my life. I just can’t figure out how to get from here to there.

The family I do have doesn’t make it easier. My parents’ generation came over from Vietnam, and my aunts and uncles are all very proud of their kids, which I get. But one of my uncles brings it up every chance he gets: how much his kids make, how easy their jobs are, the benefits, 100k+ fully remote, all the traveling. My aunt shows me pictures of her daughter having fancy dinners with her boss and the house they just bought. I smile and nod, but honestly, I’m done. It’s hard to sit there get this kind of crap rubbed in my face.

So my question: At my current job at a sheetmetal company, I handle drawing deviation requests, first article inspection discrepancies, and supplier quality filings for semiconductor equipment customers. I fix manufacturing work orders, check specs, and dig through inspection data try to resolve quality issues. I’m comfortable with Excel, office, computers, etc. and data analysis from my degree (which I graduated with two years ago, right as AI started pounding that field, so it’s paperweight practically), and I’m usually the go to between for our internal teams and the customer on technical issues.

With that background, is there a hack, a certification, or a field I should get training in to bridge that last gap to 90k or even 100k? I’m willing to put in the work. I just need to know where to aim. I wanted to do this post here because I know you folks in the bay area of all people know the area the best, professionally and personally.

Thanks again

PS: I love you guys, but you have no idea what it does to my stomach when I scroll past posts like “I make 170k, am I going to survive here?” or “What’s a good place to live on a 160k salary?” Come on, brother.

How is this possible? What is the point of the state suing pge if they are legally allowed to cripple their customers to pay off the lawsuit?

As a person who moved here from Chicago, I really miss Chicago Dog from Portillo's, Lou Malnati's, cheese curds from Culvers and controversial but I also miss having a Dunkin at a walkable distance or at a train station.

The historic Lorenzo Theatre in San Lorenzo, a $23 million restoration project, turned on its lights for the first time in 44 years since it shuttered in 1982. Amazing work to all involved! What an honor and privilege to witness this historic moment for our community. Originally built in 1947, the theatre will once again re-open to patrons for film screening and live performances in 2027. Restoration and remodeling will complete in December 2026, and interior tours will begin in January 2027; featuring completely restored hand-painted murals by the late Dutch muralist Anthony Heinsbergen. At the time of his passing, he had decorated over 757 theatres nationwide, including the Hollywood Pantages Theatre (Los Angeles), Orpheum Theatre (San Francisco), and Paramount Theatre (Oakland).

https://www.savethelorenzo.org

In a twisted series of ironic events, I fell victim to metal debris on the roadway. I got a flat tire. I have already warned CHP via their non emergency line and want to warn you all here too.

Stay safe.

🏠 Local Acts Playing Bay Area This Week

Lost Puppy Forever w/ · Minimal Effort, Beau Wiley, The Human Condition, Hangtown, Wrathalos, ...and more - Sat, Oct 17 · Winters Tavern, Pacifica

Adrian West Band - Sat, Oct 17 · Fourth Bore, Orinda · free

Hell Bound Pound, Outpatient X, Blunt Force Karma, Normal Weirds, Step Up, ...and more w/ · Hemmed Up, Holy Death Temple - Sat, Oct 17 · Mabuhay Gardens Upstairs, San Francisco · $10

Outpatient X, Blunt Force Karma, Normal Weirds, Step Up, Sick Behavior, ...and more w/ · Hell Bond Pound, Holy Death Temple - Sat, Oct 17 · On Broadway, San Francisco · $10

Ragweed w/ · Ghoul, Dry Socket - Sat, Oct 17 · Ritz, San Jose · $25–$28

Charm World, Circle Of Ruin w/ · TheLoui Louies, The Surf Soncis, Temple Beautiful - Sat, Oct 17 · Lanesplitters Pizza, Emeryville · $5

Charm World w/ · Harbor Drive, The Sharps Removed - Sat, Oct 17 · Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco

Bernal Equinox, Richard Tripps, Indianna Hale And The Dust Collector, Crop Top, Cowboy Beauty Queen w/ · The Pranks, John Turkey's Nightmares, George Jr. And The 9/11s - Sat, Oct 17 · Apple Jacks Bar, La Honda · free

Right To Remain w/ · eyes Out, Speak For The Dead - Sat, Oct 17 · the Caravan Lounge, San Jose · free

Irrevria - Sat, Oct 17 · Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco

Street Eaters w/ · Heavens To Betsey, The Lilies - Sat, Oct 17 · Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $35 sold out

Carmensixteen w/ · Everything Falls Into Place, Her Heart Cries, Sassparilla, Paper Cranes, Violas Swamp - Sat, Oct 17 · Stay Gold Deli, Oakland · $10

Sam Grisman Project - Sat, Oct 17 · Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda · $50

Apraxia w/ · Post Human X, Vesseles - Sat, Oct 17 · Danny Murray's, San Leandro · free

Arnocorps w/ · Teutonics, The Gum Tree Girls - Sat, Oct 17 · Ivy Room, Albany · $23.48

NEUROSIS - Sat, Oct 17 · Fillmore, San Francisco · $71 sold out

Larisa Roberts, Parliament Of Trees w/ · Gian Achen - Sat, Oct 17 · Up the Creek Records, Walnut Creek · $15

Mugslug w/ · Fall Of The King, Burnout, Hayes Noble, xMyknifex, Driver Coaster - Sun, Oct 18 · 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley · $10 · Multiple shows

Cut-Rate Druggist w/ · Heavens To Betsey, For Horses - Sun, Oct 18 · Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $35

Scam Likely, Side Tangent w/ · Wrathalos, Pole Smoker - Sun, Oct 18 · Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco · $12–$15

Mommy Mommy, Lady Starbeast w/ · Dossey, Jesse Detor - Sun, Oct 18 · Stork Club, Oakland · $12–$15

Class of '77, Short Dogs Grow w/ · Gasoline Alley, Big Meat Combo - Sun, Oct 18 · Knockout, San Francisco · $10

Miko Marks, Maureen Gosling, Jed Riffe - Sun, Oct 18 · Chapel, San Francisco · $33.4

King Most, Bella D. & Friends w/ · Travie Bobbito - Sun, Oct 18 · the Chapel Outdoor State, San Francisco · $14.84

New Earth Farmers w/ · Brian Mello And The Afterglow, Eggcorn - Sun, Oct 18 · Ivy Room, Albany · $15

Sola Guinto w/ · Peaches, Soltera, Shifters - Sun, Oct 18 · Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $69–$75

Jahan w/ · Gel-O-Dog, Vincent Gargiulo - Sun, Oct 18 · Kilowatt, San Francisco · $13.39

April Magazine w/ · Allah-Las - Tue, Oct 20 · Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $39.5–$44

ManifestV, BigEmptyZero w/ · Drift Mothership - Tue, Oct 20 · DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $18

La Kwa w/ · Doll Parts, The Strangers, The Saboteurs, The How, Chelicerae - Tue, Oct 20 · Ivy Room, Albany · $7

Jaded Justice, Elegant Trash, Couldn't Deal w/ · Last Minet (9:50pm), Z Trane Electric BAnd, Amardeep, mc Patty - Wed, Oct 21 · Ivy Room, Albany · $15

Big Tractor w/ · Half Calf, Julie F The Rulies, Asunder Sweet - Wed, Oct 21 · Stay Gold Deli, Oakland · $10

Andrew St. James w/ · Chipped Nail Polish - Wed, Oct 21 · Kilowatt, San Francisco · $13.39

Dawg Fight w/ · Big Ass Truck, Chamber, Mugshot, Load The Nine - Wed, Oct 21 · Neck of the Woods, San Francisco · $17–$20

Celestial Hotties - Wed, Oct 21 · Stork Club, Oakland · $12–$15

Maria BC w/ · Kathryn Mohr, Claire Cronin - Thu, Oct 22 · Stork Club, Oakland · $15–$18

Analog Dog - Thu, Oct 22 · Hopmonk Tavern (Sebastopol), Sebastopol · $26.94

Taylor Rae w/ · Liz Longley, Lemongrass, Sam Hodgson - Thu, Oct 22 · Hopmonk Tavern (Novato), Novato · $35.75–$41.97

Dark Satellite w/ · The Disrespectors, The Fricks, Everything But The Everything - Fri, Oct 23 · Ivy Room, Albany · $15

Mala Grena w/ · Suika T, dj Lizz Al Toque - Fri, Oct 23 · Kilowatt, San Francisco · $13.39

Big Boy w/ · Basement, High Vis, Lowertown - Fri, Oct 23 · UC Theater, Berkeley · $39.5 sold out

CRSB w/ · UB40 - Fri, Oct 23 · Mountain Winery, Saratoga

Allure w/ · Antioch Arrow, The Pine, Nuzzle - Fri, Oct 23 · 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley · $22

Bad Angle w/ · Rapture Girls, Da Pupz, We Are the Wankers, Da Pupz - Fri, Oct 23 · Lanesplitters Pizza, Emeryville · $10

Bad Angle w/ · Rapture Girls, Da Pupz, We Are the Wankers - Fri, Oct 23 · Lanesplitter Pizza, Oakland · $10

✦ Recently added shows

• Sat, Oct 17 · screening of documentary "Heavy at Thrillhouse Records, San Francisco
• Sat, Oct 17 · Baby Grendel at Thrillhouse Records, San Francisco · $5–$10
• Sat, Oct 17 · T-Pain at Robin Williams Meadow, San Francisco · $90–$130
• Sat, Oct 17 · Sakoyana at Community Center, Mill Valley · free
• Sun, Oct 18 · Pertinence at Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco · $30.36
• Sun, Oct 18 · Jenna Raine at the Brick and Mortar, San Francisco · $30
• Tue, Oct 20 · Sawyer Hill at Independent, San Francisco · $34
• Thu, Oct 22 · Tricky FM (record release) at the Lab, San Francisco · $17
• Thu, Oct 22 · The Dandy Lions at El Rio, San Francisco · $10 · 21+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Your Own Destroyer at Stay Gold Deli, Oakland · $15
• Fri, Oct 23 · K.Flay at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $38 sold out
• Sat, Oct 24 · Mutt at Gehringer Garden, Concord · $20
• Sat, Oct 24 · Couch Dog at Neck of the Woods, San Francisco · $30.33
• Sat, Oct 24 · Hattie Craven Back Porchestra at the Alley at Murphys, Sonoma
• Sat, Oct 24 · Zepparella (tribute) at Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz · $30.31 · 21+
• Sun, Oct 25 · Blue Bear School of Music All Star Band Fall Showcase at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · free
• Sun, Oct 25 · Adrian West Band at Osher Marin Jewish Center, San Rafael · $25
• Sun, Oct 25 · Zepparella (tribute) at Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz · $30.31 · 21+
• Fri, Oct 30 · Holdfast. at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $14–$20
• Sat, Oct 31 · Bolero! at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco · $25–$35 · 21+
• Sat, Oct 31 · Unholy Things at Jury Room, Santa Cruz · $10 · 21+
• Thu, Nov 5 · Aflako at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $25–$35 · 18+
• Fri, Nov 6 · Snot at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $30–$43
• Fri, Nov 6 · Nine Dog Dick at Tequila Mockingbird, San Francisco · 21+
• Fri, Nov 6 · Daddy Issues at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco · 21+
• Fri, Nov 6 · The Hellas at Carnalitos Customs, Vallejo · $15
• Sat, Nov 7 · Martirio at Heshers Pizza, Oakland · $10–$15
• Sun, Nov 8 · Wroght at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $15–$22
• Thu, Nov 12 · Tom Djll at the Peacock Lounge, San Francisco · $5–$15
• Fri, Nov 13 · The New Accidents at Boom Boom Room, San Francisco · $10–$15 · 21+
• Sat, Nov 14 · DVC Pop at Up the Creek Records, Walnut Creek · $15
• Sat, Nov 14 · Sean Hayes (album release) at Independent, San Francisco · $25 · 21+
• Mon, Nov 16 · Finish Ticket (final show) at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $20 sold out
• Tue, Nov 17 · Warp at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $15
• Tue, Nov 17 · Soft Vein at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $20–$28
• Thu, Nov 19 · Ruby Ibarra at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $25–$30 · 21+
• Fri, Nov 20 · Devolution at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $15–$21
• Sat, Nov 21 · Ozomatli at UC Theater, Berkeley · $35
• Sat, Nov 21 · Hex Pest at Up the Creek Records, Walnut Creek · $15
• Sat, Nov 21 · Christian Death at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $26–$38
• Sat, Nov 21 · Rosewater at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco · $25 · 21+
• Sat, Nov 21 · Necessary Noise at Odd Fellows Hall, Vallejo
• Sun, Nov 22 · Phantom Witch at Toots Tavern, Crockett · $10–$15 · 21+
• Sun, Nov 22 · Ayria at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $17–$25
• Sun, Nov 29 · The Clarke Nova at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $15–$20
• Sun, Nov 29 · A Killers Confession at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $23–$33
• Tue, Dec 1 · Fat Evil Children at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $15–$20
• Thu, Dec 3 · Night Lovell at UC Theater, Berkeley · $35
• Fri, Dec 4 · First Day Back at 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley · $20–$25
• Fri, Dec 4 · Amorphis & Insomnium at UC Theater, Berkeley · $30
• Sat, Dec 5 · First Day Back at 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley · $20–$25
• Thu, Dec 10 · Victor Wooten And The Wooten Brothers at UC Theater, Berkeley · $35
• Fri, Dec 11 · Ski Mask The Slump God at Catalyst Atrium, Santa Cruz · $57.78 · 16+
• Sat, Dec 12 · A Dolls Demise at 9 Lives Warehouse, Oakland
• Thu, Dec 17 · Christopher Owens at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $25–$30
• Fri, Dec 18 · Two Gallants at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $20–$25 · 21+
• Sat, Dec 19 · Honey Revenge at UC Theater, Berkeley · $37.5
• Mon, Dec 21 · Voodoo Dolly (tribute) at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $20 · 21+
• Wed, Jan 13 · The Briefs at Ivy Room, Albany · $20 · 21+
• Sat, Jan 16 · Taper's Choice at Independent, San Francisco · 21+
• Sun, Jan 17 · Dogs In A Pile at Fillmore, San Francisco · $43.5
• Thu, Jan 21 · Alleycvt at Warfield, San Francisco
• Fri, Jan 22 · Swimming Paul at Regency Ballroom, San Francisco · 18+
• Fri, Jan 29 · Ty Segall at Chapel, San Francisco · $33–$38
• Sat, Jan 30 · Ty Segall at Chapel, San Francisco · $33–$38
• Fri, Feb 5 · Little Stranger at Catalyst Atrium, Santa Cruz · $45 · 16+
• Fri, Feb 12 · Lael Neale at Chapel, San Francisco · $29.69
• Fri, Feb 12 · The Hip Abduction at Castro, San Francisco
• Sat, Feb 13 · Richard Thompson & Band at Castro, San Francisco · $54
• Sat, Feb 13 · Lael Neale at Crepe Place, Santa Cruz · $23.6
• Sat, Feb 20 · Dumpstaphunk at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $60–$70
• Sun, Feb 28 · Girl Ultra at Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco · $22–$25
• Thu, Mar 18 · Helena Deland at Chapel, San Francisco · $33.4
• Sun, Mar 21 · VNV Nation at August Hall, San Francisco · $37.25 · 5+
• Sun, Mar 21 · Saxsquatch at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $25–$30
• Fri, Mar 26 · Peaboo And The Catz at Brodway Hall, Oakland · $22.75
• Sat, Mar 27 · The Pandoras at California Ballroom, Oakland · $38.66
• Sat, Mar 27 · TMOTV (tribute) at Chapel, San Francisco · $25–$30
• Sun, Mar 28 · The Venomous Pinks at California Ballroom, Oakland · $36.66
• Sun, May 2 · Angry Outlaws at Gilman Brewing Co., Berkeley · $5
• Wed, May 5 · Def Lepard at Warriors Stadium, S.f · $92.5
• Fri, Jun 11 · She Past Away at Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
• Sun, Oct 10 · Cruise Control at the Natural Batting Cage, San Francisco · $10
• Fri, Oct 16 · Memo And The Notebooks at Stay Gold Deli, Oakland · $10 · already happened
• Fri, Oct 16 · Levitation Orchestra at Boom Boom Room, San Francisco · $10–$15 · 21+ · already happened

📍 All Bay Area Shows This Week

• Sat, Oct 17 · Blondshell, Starcleaner Reunion at Castro, San Francisco
• Sat, Oct 17 · Lewis Ofman, Lealani at Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco · $41.21 · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Jessie Ware, Dhruv at Warfield, San Francisco · 6+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Daniel Sloss (comedy) at Masonic Center, San Francisco
• Sat, Oct 17 · Akeem Ali at August Hall, San Francisco · $34.7 · 5+
• Sat, Oct 17 · John Mulaney at Meritage Resort, Napa · 8+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Nelly at Mountain Winery, Saratoga
• Sat, Oct 17 · Rush at the Shark Tank, San Jose · $28.72–$34.12
• Sat, Oct 17 · Fortune Feimster (comedian) at Fox Theater, Oakland · $43
• Sat, Oct 17 · Asha Banks at Independent, San Francisco · $29.05
• Sat, Oct 17 · NEUROSIS at Fillmore, San Francisco · $71 sold out
• Sat, Oct 17 · Notd, Ellis, Nat Slater at Regency Ballroom, San Francisco · 18+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Sam Grisman Project at Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda · $50
• Sat, Oct 17 · film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Shadow Cast at Phoenix Theater, Petaluma · $15.49
• Sat, Oct 17 · Apraxia, Post Human X, Vesseles at Danny Murray's, San Leandro · free · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Gian Achen, Larisa Roberts, Parliament Of Trees at Up the Creek Records, Walnut Creek · $15
• Sat, Oct 17 · Irrevria at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · The Sharps Removed at Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Bernal Equinox, Richard Tripps, Indianna Hale And The Dust Collector, The Pranks, Crop Top, John Turkey's Nightmares, George Jr. And The 9/11s, Cowboy Beauty Queen at Apple Jacks Bar, La Honda · free
• Sat, Oct 17 · Carmensixteen, Everything Falls Into Place, Her Heart Cries, Sassparilla, Paper Cranes, Violas Swamp at Stay Gold Deli, Oakland · $10
• Sat, Oct 17 · Elephant Revival, Mount Saint Elias at UC Theater, Berkeley · $45–$71
• Sat, Oct 17 · Viscelator, Posthuman X, Vesseles at Danny Murray's, San Leandro · free · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Flower Face, Stella Prince at Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco · $20–$25
• Sat, Oct 17 · Heavens To Betsey, Street Eaters, The Lilies at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $35 sold out
• Sat, Oct 17 · Ghoul, Dry Socket, Ragweed at Ritz, San Jose · $25–$28
• Sat, Oct 17 · Charm World, Circle Of Ruin, TheLoui Louies, The Surf Soncis, Temple Beautiful at Lanesplitters Pizza, Emeryville · $5
• Sat, Oct 17 · Arnocorps, Teutonics, The Gum Tree Girls at Ivy Room, Albany · $23.48 · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Hell Bound Pound, Outpatient X, Hemmed Up, Holy Death Temple, Blunt Force Karma, Normal Weirds, Step Up, Sick Behavior, Irrevria, NFG at Mabuhay Gardens Upstairs, San Francisco · $10
• Sat, Oct 17 · The Floozies at Catalyst Atrium, Santa Cruz · $28.72–$34.12 · 16+
• Sat, Oct 17 · membership meeting at 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley
• Sat, Oct 17 · Octopoulpe, Steaksauce Mustache, Black Gold Sun, Gurschach at 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley · $15
• Sat, Oct 17 · The Shreds, Starstrut, Wonderland Rejects, Girls Like Knives, Three Reefs Deep, Punked Out Pretty, The Nineteens, The Stratospheres, Joyce Lee & The Misfits at Webster Park, Alameda · free
• Sat, Oct 17 · Last Dinosaurs at Cornerstone, Berkeley sold out
• Sat, Oct 17 · Hell Bond Pound, Outpatient X, Holy Death Temple, Blunt Force Karma, Normal Weirds, Step Up, Sick Behavior, Irrevria, NFG at On Broadway, San Francisco · $10
• Sat, Oct 17 · Croissant, Murder Murder, The Gallery, Butt Problems, dj Little Hiss Muffet at Knockout, San Francisco · $10 · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Petty Theft (tribute) at Hopmonk Tavern (Novato), Novato · $49.22
• Sat, Oct 17 · Minimal Effort, Beau Wiley, The Human Condition, Hangtown, Wrathalos, Lost Puppy Forever, That Ship Has Sailed, The Bolarks, Daizy, Desiderata at Winters Tavern, Pacifica · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Adrian West Band at Fourth Bore, Orinda · free
• Sat, Oct 17 · The American Dream, A Novemeber Morning, Swanblood, Black White And Red All Over at Goorin Headquarters, San Francisco · free
• Sat, Oct 17 · Ella Boh, Psylosia at the Brick and Mortar, San Francisco · $29.54
• Sat, Oct 17 · Harbor Drive, The Sharps Removed, Charm World at Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Gozzard, Castles In Spain, The Beverly Crushers at O'Reilly's, San Francisco · $10–$15 · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · Dom Dola b2b Disclosure at Shed A, San Francisco · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · eyes Out, Right To Remain, Speak For The Dead at the Caravan Lounge, San Jose · free · 21+
• Sat, Oct 17 · screening of documentary "Heavy, Q&A, members of Firekeeper Alliance & Neurosis at Thrillhouse Records, San Francisco
• Sat, Oct 17 · Baby Grendel, Splendor, Ash Puddle at Thrillhouse Records, San Francisco · $5–$10
• Sat, Oct 17 · T-Pain, Ari Lennox, dj Lady Ryan, dj Shellheart, dj Bbcarolz at Robin Williams Meadow, San Francisco · $90–$130
• Sat, Oct 17 · Sakoyana, The Pulse And The Poet, dj Wolverine, Big Joe Daddy, If Mars Had Waves, dj Brett's LoveVan Stage at Community Center, Mill Valley · free
• Sun, Oct 18 · Muna, Hemlocke Springs at Frost Amphitheater, Stanford
• Sun, Oct 18 · The Wallflowers at Fillmore, San Francisco
• Sun, Oct 18 · John Mulaney at Mountain Winery, Saratoga
• Sun, Oct 18 · Epik High at Fox Theater, Oakland · $73 sold out
• Sun, Oct 18 · Role Model, Samia at the Greek Theater, Berkeley · $88.45
• Sun, Oct 18 · Dinosaur Jr, Stef Chura at Castro, San Francisco · $60.1 sold out
• Sun, Oct 18 · Travie Bobbito, King Most, Bella D. & Friends at the Chapel Outdoor State, San Francisco · $14.84 · 21+
• Sun, Oct 18 · Dossey, Jesse Detor, Mommy Mommy, Lady Starbeast at Stork Club, Oakland · $12–$15 · 21+
• Sun, Oct 18 · Scam Likely, Wrathalos, Side Tangent, Pole Smoker at Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco · $12–$15 · 21+
• Sun, Oct 18 · Dolores, Posthuman, Shorite, Secret Society, Dotcursor, itsjustnostalgia, Arph, Street Sweepers, Tuckers Telephone, Isolationist, Killtana at the Planetarium, Richmond · $15
• Sun, Oct 18 · The Sam Chase Trio at Hopmonk Tavern (Novato), Novato · $26.94
• Sun, Oct 18 · Rainbow Girls at Knot Club, Richmond · $50 · 21+
• Sun, Oct 18 · Brian Mello And The Afterglow, New Earth Farmers, Eggcorn at Ivy Room, Albany · $15 · 21+
• Sun, Oct 18 · She Wants Revenge, Rosegarden Funeral Party at Regency Ballroom, San Francisco · $48.79
• Sun, Oct 18 · Heavens To Betsey, For Horses, Cut-Rate Druggist at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $35
• Sun, Oct 18 · Peaches, Soltera, Sola Guinto, Shifters at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $69–$75
• Sun, Oct 18 · Nice As Fuck at August Hall, San Francisco · $39.8 · 5+
• Sun, Oct 18 · Wizard Fest at 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley
• Sun, Oct 18 · Sunset Rollercoaster, Cloudriver at Warfield, San Francisco · 6+
• Sun, Oct 18 · Imadd Wasif, Black Thumb and Phipps Pt., Joel St. Julien at Kilowatt, San Francisco · free · 21+
• Sun, Oct 18 · Jahan, Gel-O-Dog, Vincent Gargiulo at Kilowatt, San Francisco · $13.39 · 21+
• Sun, Oct 18 · Miko Marks, Maureen Gosling, Jed Riffe at Chapel, San Francisco · $33.4
• Sun, Oct 18 · Fall Of The King, Mugslug, Burnout, Hayes Noble, xMyknifex, Driver Coaster at 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley · $10 · Multiple shows
• Sun, Oct 18 · Iron Spire, Braintooth, Tomb Sludge, Fixer, Carrion Bloom, Synapse, dj Night Of The Blades, tattoos, records at Pussy Palace, Oakland · $15
• Sun, Oct 18 · Last Dinosaurs at Cornerstone, Berkeley
• Sun, Oct 18 · Gasoline Alley, Big Meat Combo, Class of '77, Short Dogs Grow at Knockout, San Francisco · $10 · 21+
• Sun, Oct 18 · film Fright Night, Shorts at the Planetarium, Richmond · free
• Sun, Oct 18 · Obct, The Evening Arrangement, Where Angels, xMyknifex, Fear To Tread, Iforgot at Stay Gold Deli, Oakland · $10
• Sun, Oct 18 · Pertinence, Oble Reed at Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco · $30.36
• Sun, Oct 18 · Jenna Raine, Zoe Levert at the Brick and Mortar, San Francisco · $30
• Mon, Oct 19 · Geese at Fox Theater, Oakland sold out
• Mon, Oct 19 · Hovvdy, Emma Ogier at Chapel, San Francisco · $38.76
• Mon, Oct 19 · Doja Cat at Warriors Stadium, S.f
• Mon, Oct 19 · New Constellations, Vox Rea at Independent, San Francisco · $31.55
• Mon, Oct 19 · Amantes Del Futuro, Turbo Sonidero, Grupo Gallardo, Sonido Aztlan at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $24–$27
• Mon, Oct 19 · Olive Klug, Frail Talk at Hopmonk Tavern (Sebastopol), Sebastopol · $26.94
• Mon, Oct 19 · Bebe Stockwell, Khatumu at Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco · $28.25
• Mon, Oct 19 · Almost Monday, Rec Hall at Castro, San Francisco · $41
• Mon, Oct 19 · Dinosaur Jr, Stef Chura at Guild Theater, Menlo Park · $46
• Mon, Oct 19 · Last Dinosaurs at Catalyst Atrium, Santa Cruz · $28.72–$30.88 · 16+
• Mon, Oct 19 · Lesser Care at Knockout, San Francisco · $10 · 21+
• Tue, Oct 20 · Shakey Graves, Wild Pink at Castro, San Francisco · $48.6
• Tue, Oct 20 · The Devil Makes Three, Two Runner at Chapel, San Francisco · $51.44
• Tue, Oct 20 · Hazlett at August Hall, San Francisco · $39.8 · 5+
• Tue, Oct 20 · Geese at Fox Theater, Oakland sold out
• Tue, Oct 20 · Artms at Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
• Tue, Oct 20 · Allah-Las, April Magazine at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $39.5–$44
• Tue, Oct 20 · Avery Cochrane, Karly Bowman at Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco · $20–$24
• Tue, Oct 20 · David Nail at the Mystic Theater, Petaluma · 21+
• Tue, Oct 20 · Drift Mothership, ManifestV, BigEmptyZero at DNA Lounge, San Francisco · $18
• Tue, Oct 20 · La Kwa, Doll Parts, The Strangers, The Saboteurs, The How, Chelicerae at Ivy Room, Albany · $7 · 21+
• Tue, Oct 20 · Sophie Hunter at Cornerstone, Berkeley
• Tue, Oct 20 · Copeathetic at Knockout, San Francisco · $10 · 21+
• Tue, Oct 20 · Matt Pond PA, Anya Marina at Hopmonk Tavern (Novato), Novato · $30.57 · 21+
• Tue, Oct 20 · The Jerry Douglass Band at Guild Theater, Menlo Park
• Tue, Oct 20 · Sawyer Hill, Never Ending Fall at Independent, San Francisco · $34
• Wed, Oct 21 · Bedouine at Freight, Berkeley · $39–$44
• Wed, Oct 21 · The Devil Makes Three, Two Runner at Chapel, San Francisco · $51.44
• Wed, Oct 21 · Malcolm Todd at Fox Theater, Oakland sold out
• Wed, Oct 21 · City Of The Sun at Independent, San Francisco · $31.55
• Wed, Oct 21 · Todd Rundgren at Castro, San Francisco · $64.75
• Wed, Oct 21 · Diiv, Pink Breath Of Heaven, dj Mutant Otter at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $47–$50
• Wed, Oct 21 · Kylie Cantrall at Warfield, San Francisco · 6+
• Wed, Oct 21 · Big Ass Truck, Chamber, Mugshot, Load The Nine, Dawg Fight at Neck of the Woods, San Francisco · $17–$20
• Wed, Oct 21 · Ten at Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
• Wed, Oct 21 · Kepi Ghoulie Electric, The Bloodtypes, Pussy Valour at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $20 · 21+
• Wed, Oct 21 · Celestial Hotties at Stork Club, Oakland · $12–$15 · 21+
• Wed, Oct 21 · Chipped Nail Polish, Andrew St. James at Kilowatt, San Francisco · $13.39 · 21+
• Wed, Oct 21 · Last Minet (9:50pm), Jaded Justice, Elegant Trash, Couldn't Deal, Z Trane Electric BAnd, Amardeep, mc Patty at Ivy Room, Albany · $15 · 21+
• Wed, Oct 21 · Half Calf, Julie F The Rulies, Asunder Sweet, Big Tractor at Stay Gold Deli, Oakland · $10
• Wed, Oct 21 · The Soul Sessions (Joe Warner, Dante Robinson, Michael Lindsey, Andre Thierry) at the Black Cat, San Francisco · $15.5–$25.5
• Thu, Oct 22 · Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Teen Mortgage at Masonic Center, San Francisco · $64.75–$96.59
• Thu, Oct 22 · Gnash at August Hall, San Francisco · $32.1 · 5+
• Thu, Oct 22 · Monsta X at Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
• Thu, Oct 22 · Steely Dead at Guild Theater, Menlo Park · $46
• Thu, Oct 22 · Switchfoot, Anberlin at Mountain Winery, Saratoga
• Thu, Oct 22 · Malcolm Todd at Fox Theater, Oakland sold out
• Thu, Oct 22 · Fabio Frizzi, Deathx_Xhead at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $30–$40 · 21+
• Thu, Oct 22 · Automelodi, Vioflesh, Pink Stiletto, God Tongue, dj Mozhgan, dj juumpr at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $22–$37
• Thu, Oct 22 · The Aquabats, Mariachi El Bronx, Mrs. Magician at Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
• Thu, Oct 22 · Analog Dog at Hopmonk Tavern (Sebastopol), Sebastopol · $26.94 · 21+
• Thu, Oct 22 · Maria BC, Kathryn Mohr, Claire Cronin at Stork Club, Oakland · $15–$18 · 21+
• Thu, Oct 22 · Hannah Mayree (record release) at Ivy Room, Albany · $22 · 21+
• Thu, Oct 22 · George Clanton, Ideasforconversations at Castro, San Francisco · $46.1
• Thu, Oct 22 · Faux Real, Kyra Machida, Bryce Xavier at Kilowatt, San Francisco · $24.72 · 21+
• Thu, Oct 22 · Liz Longley, Lemongrass, Taylor Rae, Sam Hodgson at Hopmonk Tavern (Novato), Novato · $35.75–$41.97 · 21+
• Thu, Oct 22 · Easy Star All-Stars at Cornerstone, Berkeley
• Thu, Oct 22 · Malice Cooper (tribute), Fast Friends, Indestructible at Knockout, San Francisco · $10 · 21+
• Thu, Oct 22 · No(w) Beauty at the Black Cat, San Francisco · $30
• Thu, Oct 22 · Justin Nozuka, Nimitt at Chapel, San Francisco
• Thu, Oct 22 · Carol Luckenbach at Feinstein's at the Nikko, San Francisco · $51
• Thu, Oct 22 · Tricky FM (record release), Edgar, Tugboyz at the Lab, San Francisco · $17
• Thu, Oct 22 · The Dandy Lions, Squadda B, Glove Department, Silverset at El Rio, San Francisco · $10 · 21+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Basement, High Vis, Big Boy, Lowertown at UC Theater, Berkeley · $39.5 sold out
• Fri, Oct 23 · Kacey Musgraves at Arena, Oakland · $54.75
• Fri, Oct 23 · Switchfoot, Anberlin at Meritage Resort, Napa · 8+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Julia Wolf, Bee Blackwell at Warfield, San Francisco · 6+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Shaboozey, Angel White at Masonic Center, San Francisco
• Fri, Oct 23 · Cheekface, Bodega at Cornerstone, Berkeley · $36
• Fri, Oct 23 · Julia Wolf, Bee Blackwell at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
• Fri, Oct 23 · Slift at August Hall, San Francisco · $34.7 · 5+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Marty O' Reilly Trio, Pat Nyrne at Hopmonk Tavern (Sebastopol), Sebastopol · 21+
• Fri, Oct 23 · UB40, CRSB at Mountain Winery, Saratoga
• Fri, Oct 23 · Gary Clark Jr. at Fox Theater, Oakland · $66
• Fri, Oct 23 · Pouya, Ramirez, Peeling Flesh, Black Smurf, Comehelpglo at Fillmore, San Francisco · $49
• Fri, Oct 23 · Frog at Independent, San Francisco · $34.55
• Fri, Oct 23 · Marty O' Reilly Trio, Pat NByrne at Hopmonk Tavern (Sebastopol), Sebastopol · 21+
• Fri, Oct 23 · dj TR/ST, Buzz Kull, Zanias, Ghost Cop, Aux Animaux, dj Omar at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · $22–$37
• Fri, Oct 23 · Protomartyr, Accessory at Ritz, San Jose · $26–$30 · 21+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Black Flag (Greg Ginn, Max Zanelly, David Rodriquez, Bryce Weston), David Rodriguez at the Felton Music Hall, Felton · 21+ · Multiple shows
• Fri, Oct 23 · Antioch Arrow, The Pine, Allure, Nuzzle at 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley · $22
• Fri, Oct 23 · Rezn, Lowheaven, Mountaineer at the Brick and Mortar, San Francisco · $27.58
• Fri, Oct 23 · The Well, Pink Fuzz, Glowing Brain at Stork Club, Oakland · $18–$20 · 21+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Julia Jacklin, Jordan Patterson at Castro, San Francisco · $48 sold out
• Fri, Oct 23 · Celtic Thunder at Henry J. Kaiser Center, Oakland · $61.65
• Fri, Oct 23 · Dark Satellite, The Disrespectors, The Fricks, Everything But The Everything at Ivy Room, Albany · $15 · 21+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Mala Grena, Suika T, dj Lizz Al Toque at Kilowatt, San Francisco · $13.39 · 21+
• Fri, Oct 23 · Rapture Girls, Bad Angle, Da Pupz, We Are the Wankers, Da Pupz at Lanesplitters Pizza, Emeryville · $10
• Fri, Oct 23 · Joey Cash, Jade 2008, Discnogirl, Leakz at Crybaby, Oakland · $23.67
• Fri, Oct 23 · Rapture Girls, Bad Angle, Da Pupz, We Are the Wankers at Lanesplitter Pizza, Oakland · $10
• Fri, Oct 23 · AroMa, Frightwig, scary story time at Chapel, San Francisco · $25
• Fri, Oct 23 · Moosetrout, Chrysalis, Falut Supply at Undergarden, San Francisco · free
• Fri, Oct 23 · Vista Francisco, Suver, Cigmund Floyd at Phoenix Theater, Petaluma · $15
• Fri, Oct 23 · Your Own Destroyer, Locked Down, Muate at Stay Gold Deli, Oakland · $15
• Fri, Oct 23 · K.Flay, Yogurt at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco · $38 sold out

-- event data sourced from Steve's List at https://www.stevelist.com/

if you're navigating a lay-off or are between opportunities, come clear your head and connect with folks who are in the same boat 🤝🏼

this monday, we’re hitting the trails in rodeo beach in mill valley, california for a hike.

• when: monday, oct 19 @ 11 am
• stats: 5.2 mi loop / 1049 ft gain

grab your spot and see the full details here:

https://partiful.com/e/62Ot8dCW6Nq98sklvd9A

hope to see y'all there!

(hike in the pic was at tilden regional park in orinda, california)

inb4 FAQs:

• Do you hike in one big group?
  • Normally, we split into smaller groups based on desired pace and stagger each group's start time by 5 minutes. These groups ultimately split into even smaller groups. Faster groups go first to create more space on the trail. This hike is different as we're being granted access by the stewards of this beautiful ranch preserve.
• Why on Mondays?
  • Trail traffic is very low on Mondays, making it easier to accommodate a group like this.
• Does your community only do hikes?
  • No, (un)PTO is a community of people across the US in career transition. While our claim to fame is group hikes, we do other things like co-work, help each other with our job search, and do other fun things like coffee hangs, bike rides, and of course, eat food. 😋
• Can people with jobs join too?
  • Yes, but only if you realize that most of the people in this community are in career transition and act accordingly, for instance: offer a referral, connect them to someone in your network, and maybe don't complain about how work sucks. 😅

The other day I tried Hironori cold dipping ramen and it was amazing. I also tried another restaurant in San Mateo and it was good too. Is there any good ramen restaurant selling dipping noodles?

Ricky says hi with his ear 🐰

I (27F) am living in Point Richmond now and am just feeling extremely lonely because I have no friends here and work from home. I enjoy knitting, gaming, and cosplay. I figured a knitting club might be a good place to start but if anyone knows of groups for my other hobbies that would be very welcome too.

Anyways I appreciate the help and hope to meet some of you soon 🫶

I’m approaching 50 and will be leaving my IC engineering role at a small-to-medium-sized tech company toward the end of this year under a severance arrangement (the alternative is likely a PIP). As the sole earner for a family of four with limited financial runway, I’m concerned about managing expenses while looking for my next opportunity ( which honestly feels increasingly difficult given the current job market)

My biggest concerns are:

• Health insurance : COBRA is expensive, and the cheapest Covered California plan I found was around $1,700/month. I’m also concerned about potential immigration implications of receiving subsidies.
• Mental-health care: I need ongoing psychiatric care and medication management. Are there affordable providers in San Jose/Santa Clara County that offer continuity of care without requiring Medi-Cal?
• Dental care : My dentist has recommended a root canal, estimated at $3,000. Are there reputable, lower-cost clinics or dental schools or other options in the area?
• Self-pay vs. insurance: Has anyone managed medical and mental health expenses out of pocket instead of maintaining expensive insurance?

Looking through various other threads,I’ve seen Pacific Clinics, MayView, Bay Area Community Health, and Santa Clara Valley Healthcare mentioned. I’d appreciate feedback on affordability, wait times, and quality of care, along with recommendations for other sliding-scale or cash-pay providers.

Any practical advice, clinic recommendations, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello! I’ll be visiting Redwood City for the entire November for work-related stuff, but I was hoping I could still stay active during that time.

Where I’m from, I’m a member of a badminton group that books several courts and organizes matches for the members based on skill level. Is there anything similar in the Bay Area?

I also searched around and found Bintang San Carlos is quite close to my apartment. I saw that they had a “drop-in” system where you pay $20 to enter and join courts. Is that a good option for a solo player? I’m a bit worried I’d have trouble joining a court since I don’t have a partner.

I’m not really sure about my skill level compared to people here, but my guess is I’m maybe High Beginner / Low Intermediate.

Thank you for any advice!

at urban compassion project, we’re working to address illegal dumping, environmental neglect, and the needs of our homeless neighbors holistically, because all of these things are connected. people deserve clean, safe neighborhoods, access to basic necessities, and a community that actually shows up for them.

since january 2025, alongside 5,000 volunteers, we’ve cleared more than 1.7 million pounds of illegal dumping across oakland, berkeley, and the surrounding bay area. we bring volunteers together to tackle areas that have been neglected for years, from waterways and public spaces to encampments where people are constantly being dumped on and then blamed for the conditions around them. we work with the people living there, building relationships and making sure our cleanups support the community.

we also do weekly distributions of food, water, clothing, hygiene supplies, pet food, and other essentials to people living in encampments. we’ve supported thousands of people this year through those distributions. showing up consistently helps us understand what people need and build the trust that makes longer-term support possible.

that same approach led us to open compassion threads with our partners, a free clothing store and community space in downtown oakland. we’re getting clothing into the hands of people who need it, keeping usable items out of landfills, and bringing life into an otherwise underused storefront. nothing is for sale, ever.

between august 8 and september 16, compassion threads welcomed 365 guests, distributed 2,012 clothing items, and diverted 1,563 pounds from landfills. among the people we surveyed, 69% reported food insecurity, 65% reported housing insecurity, and 56% weren’t living in a home they owned or rented. among those who reported their income, half earned less than $15,000 a year and 90% earned less than $50,000. these numbers show how much need exists, including among people whose struggles aren’t always visible.

alongside this immediate work, we’re pushing for systemic change: better access to waste disposal, greater public works capacity, accountability for illegal dumping, and investment in neighborhoods that have been repeatedly overlooked. we’re also working toward more beautification and urban farming projects to help keep cleared spaces cared for and discourage dumping from returning.
we do this with a small team, volunteers, community partners, and grassroots donations, without city funding. our goal is to connect immediate relief with long-term prevention, so the work we do each week helps build healthier neighborhoods and a community with the capacity to keep showing up for one another.

My new job is offering me Kaiser HMO. Curious to know what the wait time for appointments is in Kaiser for a couple of services I feel like I'd need access to regularly:

- frequent bloodwork

- Physical therapy (chronic lower back pain)

- ENTs/pulmonologist access

- Vision/Dental

- Mental Therapy (sporadic but just in case)

Kaiser seems more affordable and easier to use but I'm worried I might not be able to access healthcare if it's overbooked

I want to take my girlfriend to a beautiful spot to see the fall foliage. I live in Mountain View, and I'm willing to drive up to 2 hours. Any recommendatiosn?

Where can I take my rc boat in the sj Bay Area? I almost got ticketed at Stevens creek reservoir. Was told at the Campbell perc ponds I need a city permit for an rc boat!😂😂 Not only that but they want a mussel inspection as if it was a real boat! Can’t get enough of this government overreach. Any advice on spots to go?

Anybody have any opinions about the following lists of Autobody Shops? These are the only ones I can go to due to insurance purposes so please don't suggest any others. I'm only interested in these

5 stars

Caliber Collision - Oakland - 36th St - 132 Google reviews - 494 36th St, Oakland, CA 94609

Caliber Collision - Berkeley - Shattuck Ave - 198 Google reviews - 3207 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Hustead's Collision Center - Oakland - 119 Google reviews - 2915 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608

Carstar Emw Autobody - 222 Google reviews - 618 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Caliber Collision - Berkeley - 459 Google reviews - 2935 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Fix Auto Berkeley - 446 Google reviews - 3033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

4.5 stars

G & C Auto Body - Berkeley Hrc - 337 Google reviews - 801 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710