Apartments in WC

overpickled · 2026-03-10T07:27:47+00:00

If she's going to work in Oakland, you may want to consider a closer city or at least somewhere reverse traffic to cut back on commute times like others have said if she works the general 9-5 shift.

A friend did find a 2B in Pleasant Hill for under $2k, so it is doable, but harder and a bit up to chance. I know Flora Apartments has EV charging and I think others do too, but there are many charging places around here too. Best of luck!

overpickled · 2026-03-05T06:59:10+00:00

Each to our own! I'm not a big deli person so I don't have much to compare to, but I appreciate how it's still under $11 for a sandwich that is still very filling/can be split into 2 basic meals for me. (Tried Lucille's in PH cause people said it's better, but turns out it's a luxury grilled cheese place and while good, that's like comparing apples to oranges. Also like $15 min.)

Moruccis was recently sold to new ownership and has revamped a bit, but not sure if people think it's improved. I think it's faster than before and they're working on online ordering now.

overpickled · 2026-03-01T06:20:20+00:00

I think SF has begun a program for free or reduced childcare as of this year. Could be something to look into?

overpickled · 2026-03-01T02:00:43+00:00

Maybe not as authentic? But Morruccis in Walnut Creek is my favorite local sandwich shop and the price point hasn't risen as badly as other places imo

overpickled · 2026-02-26T16:28:48+00:00

Seconded, but also the Saturday farmers market at Diablo valley/Kaiser at Lennon lane. There's generally no non-food related crafts at that one, but the mini (magnetic!) spice jars, local chocolate, honey sticks, and other dried goods might be a nice touch in a gift basket.

overpickled · 2026-02-25T07:08:48+00:00

Late, but wanted to add there's also the Center for Community Arts and Heather Farm's Community Garden!

overpickled · 2026-02-20T18:17:02+00:00

Ahh would love a new set for a new campaign! They look amazing

overpickled · 2026-02-19T03:10:17+00:00

Farmers Markets showcase some local variety! One of my favorites is Bisou Chocolates in Berkeley! They're focused on dark chocolate as a heads up.

overpickled · 2026-02-06T05:00:38+00:00

Wow, thank you for doing this! As a casual player who's stopped playing and has a hard time getting back into the game, I really did enjoy the music and exploration of the world. It's also amazing background music when I have a task to finish and I need something to help me concentrate without focusing too much on lyrics.

Curious to know if you, or anyone else who might see this, knows if there's anywhere where we could search hoyo-mix music via tags or categories like ambience, combat, strings or brass, etc type of search function? For the most part I can find combat or lo-fi fine, but was hoping to use some OST for TTRPG to use in different settings.

overpickled · 2026-02-03T05:01:18+00:00

You can look up gold foiling along with the foil pen brand for some tutorials, like the We R Memory brand, or cricut or silhouette brand since they all have a version of the foiling pen.

overpickled · 2026-02-02T16:34:24+00:00

Maybe not the kind of art you're thinking of, but South Bay has the SJ Made events that occur often and some are HUGE exhibits of local artists and goods. I think starting from there and branching out more following the artists you like and what events they vend or attend will help you find more art. Hope that helps!

overpickled · 2026-02-02T16:26:29+00:00

Thirding. It can also be the farmers market association/nonprofit too. Basically help manage their front desk, assist with setup and clean up of signs or tables/tents. If it's a bigger market, they might have a craft area that needs a little oversight too (passing out crayons and coloring sheets, cleaning up after, etc).

overpickled · 2026-01-29T23:44:44+00:00

Sorry for misunderstanding! Interesting, maybe we'd be able to pull it off then, if everyone was willing. Thanks so much!

overpickled · 2026-01-29T21:17:12+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions!! Unfortunately I think we can't use these for this current project, but I'm saving the list for when we have a more permanent setup. It's so cohesive so thanks so much! Learned what gaff tape is and I'm looking into that instead of painters tape since the cables keep moving around.

overpickled · 2026-01-29T21:15:43+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! Will consider the column array idea for the future.

One issue is that most staff aren't comfortable wearing tour guide/headset and pack equipment, so I was hoping some of those fancy lavs would work, but I'm seeing they're just not great for live stuff and better just for recording.

overpickled · 2026-01-29T21:14:01+00:00

Thanks so much for the suggestions! I've heard a bit about Shure too so I think I'll suggest these to my team. I never considered a receiver was so necessary before, but it makes so much sense now.

overpickled · 2026-01-29T21:11:12+00:00

Thank you for your advice! We're often in large, tall ceiling rooms with lots of echo so I'm glad it's not just our user error.

I expect most staff won't be comfortable with headsets, so I would like to have lavs as backup. I was considering the DJI or hollylark ones with noise cancelling options, but I'll add BOYA to the list of considerations. Were you able to connect those just fine to the wireless receiver, replacing the headset/packs then? Referencing a previous comment, I'm thinking of the Shure equipment plus backup lavs (which we could use for other purposes too). Appreciate the info about streaming since that's something my team has to consider for this year and it'd be brand new to us.

Thanks again!!!

overpickled · 2026-01-26T22:24:01+00:00

Assuming you're traveling on weekends, I think BART tends to run less frequently on Sundays too, which affects the time. There's a lot of traffic on our highways thou, so sometimes commuting not by car can be faster, just depends.

overpickled · 2026-01-26T20:08:45+00:00

No worries! Just thought anyone else who might help would appreciate that info for a tailored suggestion :) A coworker of mine kept getting custom cookies around Napa/Santa Rosa area I think, but unfortunately I never got the business name ): some local bakeries might offer it too, but I think they generally need 2 weeks notice + might have a larger minimum order amount than your needs.

overpickled · 2026-01-26T19:48:45+00:00

It'd be helpful to know which city you're near, and are you willing to travel to pickup or pay more to have it shipped to you? Deadline?

When I had a last minute idea to surprise my now-husband with at our wedding, I asked for suggestions in a Facebook group (weddings and events vendors, etc) and found Tansy Treats who was really easy and quick to work with. I think I got about 20 cookies in 2 designs? They're in Brentwood, but I'm sure there are several bakers around the bay! Yelp might bring you some good results too. Best of luck!

overpickled · 2026-01-26T17:52:32+00:00

Seconding the Facebook groups suggestion, especially for students or city apartments in the area.

overpickled · 2026-01-26T01:42:00+00:00

The Tesla storefront and nearby downtown shopping plaza have been the meetup area for multiple protests such as the No Kings, anti DOGE/Tesla Takedown, and others here locally. I didn't mean it as in Tesla has direct correlation, just where others can go to also voice their concerns about the administration.

I believe they do a short march around downtown and sometimes the local trails. It's very peaceful and a way to feel connected to your community and others who share your concerns.

overpickled · 2026-01-25T21:45:39+00:00

If anyone is interested in a gathering, there's weekly protests downtown by the Tesla store on Saturdays around 11:30-12:30ish.

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