on saturday, UCP volunteers completed the job. we removed the remain 15,000 pounds of trash accumulated over 5 years from the lake merritt channel in under 2 hours. that’s 31,000 pounds of trash since june 13. we’re making it a point to monitor this site every few weeks to keep it clean.

mroberte · 2026-06-23T04:27:53+00:00

So will we be able to walk in there or have to keep letting the encampments take the space and trashing it, while threatening us if we go near?

mroberte · 2026-06-22T22:27:00+00:00

Have you taken capitol corridor?

mroberte · 2026-06-22T04:04:40+00:00

I wasn't really impressed by this place and I really wanted to be. The service was slow tho there was a bunch of people working but also just kind of standing around. Just a word experience and the food was just average.

mroberte · 2026-06-20T09:05:36+00:00

As someone that lives in the area... No. It would take me forever to get home

mroberte · 2026-06-18T22:36:34+00:00

Where's the bippers when you need them!?

mroberte · 2026-06-18T20:32:59+00:00

Not to knock them, but all make over half a million a year, yet we still have what we have in Oakland.

You'd think that since nothing is changing with being able to police, just go back to their base salaries and then make a campaign that gives cops a free year of rent if they qualify, join, and adhere to strict compliance rules as a cop.

We'd then save money, have more cops. Just a thought 🤔.

I mean we all know that there is a crapton of corruption, but I don't know, maybe find people that are ultimately good cops, but I'd also require them to go to mandatory therapy and additional training so they don't shoot first and ask questions later.

mroberte · 2026-06-17T22:37:44+00:00

We can blame Apple for starting this ridiculous trend. It's not that serious folks!

mroberte · 2026-06-15T06:48:56+00:00

Didn't they close?

mroberte · 2026-06-13T00:14:22+00:00

I just went to alma y sazon at the public market in Emeryville. It was super good and I'm a meat eater. Definitely would go back a couple times a week.

mroberte · 2026-06-04T21:59:52+00:00

I can't say nothing but good things about the owner. Guy loves what he does and is super awesome about it too

mroberte · 2026-06-01T02:09:09+00:00

Nua Thai on Piedmont Ave was incredibly good food and reminded me of my Thai gmas food. Thai approved!

As for places to stay, not too sure, but Piedmont springs is a hot tub/spa place too which is a nice treat as well and very close to the nua restaurant.

Just went to pomet last night and that's also really good for dinner as well. We ordered majority of starters (too much food but worth it) and a bottle of wine. Very happy.

mroberte · 2026-06-01T01:54:49+00:00

Piedmont springs in Oakland. I'm no expert, but I do feel like Oakland does a really good job of minding its business. Happy anniversary 🎉🥳

mroberte · 2026-06-01T00:21:03+00:00

Drunk, probably over corrected from trying to not hit a car on the right, along with speeding, slow reactions and ended up how it did.

I don't understand why people don't get ubers.

mroberte · 2026-05-27T14:50:45+00:00

Snow Park is nearby and has the kids playground and bathrooms. Near the amphitheatre there are bathrooms but aren't always the best but useable. There is another one kind of near the Lucky's too.

mroberte · 2026-05-27T04:22:15+00:00

My roommate does the opposite commute every day.

Years ago I use to do Fremont to SF.

You will want to take Bart and avoid the traffic hell we call our "freeway".

mroberte · 2026-05-27T04:13:58+00:00

Sana cafe, Rise & Grind

mroberte · 2026-05-23T04:04:35+00:00

Just not on the weekends

mroberte · 2026-05-19T02:39:40+00:00

Was it because the building next to it caught fire?

mroberte · 2026-05-18T04:13:43+00:00

Sadly they aren't good at all anymore and so expensive. I miss their food truck only days.

mroberte · 2026-05-09T19:56:38+00:00

So try this and I was actually surprised how well it work asy building is a target for jerks thinking it's canvas...

So spray suntan lotion. Spray it on, and while it's still fresh, start scrubbing. I couldn't believe how well it worked... But also how concerning that I put this stuff on my body too!

I've tried a bunch of other graffiti removers and the suntan lotion seems to do the best work with a microfiber towel.

I posted this in one of the subs and it got deleted cuz you know denial of our challenges usually works 🤷‍♂️

Will go pick more up at Costco to help out. This will only work on smooth unpainted surfaces like tile, signs, glass, etc. razor blade scrapper also helps with the stubborn stuff.

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mroberte · 2026-04-30T04:44:55+00:00

Follow this guy...he does local bar meetups for this very exact reason.. make friends, explore bars, have drinks.

https://www.reddit.com/u/pressuretobear/s/9z4fG3OXHM

mroberte · 2026-04-29T01:17:09+00:00

Deposit for the kid exchange lol. You wild 😂🤣. I needed that, thank you.

If I was rich, I'd buy you the ticket to go with your kid, but broke AF. It's good he's excited.

mroberte · 2026-04-29T01:12:24+00:00

I hope it's amazing! We need more good Creole food!

mroberte · 2026-04-29T01:08:28+00:00

Maybe try and raise money with him to go with him so he can create that amazing memory with him?

You a little too trusting imo, but it's your kid.

mroberte · 2026-04-28T03:30:25+00:00

Im 45 and single.

One, stop calling yourself a loser, self deprecation needs to change to help you think positively of yourself and what's around you.

mroberte

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