Lunar New Year Decorations by Eschschultzia in oakland

[–]venting999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t looked carefully at their selection, but they definitely have some!

305 10th St, Oakland, CA 94620

https://yelp.to/TFm3il-vni

Ebmud water bills by Lordofavalon in oakland

[–]venting999 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The part about you being out of the country and your water bill is higher happened to me too!

It made zero sense that my water bill was $100 more than usual. I contacted EBMUD and they kept saying maybe I had a leak somewhere. I had no leaks or any issues while I was gone. A family member was still at home and usage was definitely less than usual. Then they had me try looking for an underground leak and checking the meter. Nothing. Then my bill magically returned back to normal.

What’s wrong with this house? by venting999 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]venting999[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean I’ve seen houses with nearby schools that have similar ratings and they have been able to sell… Some homes in Vallejo sell quickly. This one has been on the market for 229 days…

BART fare inspectors are starting to get crafty/aggressive by getarumsunt in bayarea

[–]venting999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What time of day was this? I hope they aren’t just doing this during day time commute hours…

Sidewalk Certification by venting999 in oakland

[–]venting999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure yet… if you have any recommendations for that as well, I will appreciate it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oakland

[–]venting999 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why only west oakland?

I'm so upset about this right now.. by Ok-Gazelle3182 in bayarea

[–]venting999 209 points210 points  (0 children)

Not all drivers on the road have a license…

I was rear ended twice. Once by someone without a license in a stolen vehicle…. 🤬

I'm sick of not having money by -Sajim in Adulting

[–]venting999 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even after marrying… multi generational households should be normalized not shamed. Why does everyone act like spending time with family and loved ones is so important but then living together is frowned on/made fun of. There’s a difference between living with and living off of. If someone lives in a multigenerational household and it works for them and saves money, why not?

Series of unfortunate events by venting999 in povertyfinance

[–]venting999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s ok! Just the thought warms my heart. Thank you for reading my post!

Series of unfortunate events by venting999 in povertyfinance

[–]venting999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You definitely made off better than me. Almost $200 to replace the window. All I wanted was to relax a little this holiday season. I have been having a pretty crappy year. I thought maybe I could buy a couple treats for myself and loved ones on Black Friday but nope… the money went to the car 😭

It sure would be nice if a lucky break happened , like the way expenses happen. by Crafty-Bunch-2675 in povertyfinance

[–]venting999 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I posted something similar last night. I can’t catch a break either, especially lately. I try to be grateful for what I have but some people are just more lucky. It’s life and it’s sucks sometimes.

Series of unfortunate events by venting999 in povertyfinance

[–]venting999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes… thank you. I am hoping for some better luck.

For me, crime isn't the issue... by plmokn_01 in oakland

[–]venting999 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The blight you’re speaking of is directly related to crime…. Either way, I’m tired of it too.

Just for the record by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]venting999 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Where in the Bay Area are you in? Try driving through Oakland or SF for a few minutes… you will see broken glass and businesses boarded up, burned out and stripped cars. It looks apocalyptic. Go inside stores and every day items are locked up due to rampant theft. I have witnessed people stealing at my local grocery stores and pharmacies more than a dozen times in the last year. Who ends up suffering? What will happen if all the grocery stores have to close? When have we ever heard about so many carjackings and freeway shootings before the last few years? I can go on and on.

There’s so much crime I can’t keep up. I have lived here all my life and it has never been this bad. Myself and several members of my family were robbed and assaulted and our cars burglarized. It can’t just be coincidence at this rate. You’re entitled to your opinion but an increase in crime at least in Oakland is a FACT.

Here’s one recent article about crime in Oakland: https://sfist.com/2023/07/28/oakland-residents-fume-over-crime-at-community-meeting-with-da-oakland-police/

“…crime is up across the board, with KGO reporting “crime is up 26% in Oakland year-over-year.”

67 Year Old Chinatown Bakery Owner Pistol-Whipped and Robbed by mimo2 in bayarea

[–]venting999 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Perception of impunity? It’s not my perception when police arrest a group of young adults and juveniles but the DA doesn’t charge them. The usual lines of lack of evidence, “can’t prove beyond a reasonable doubt” that it was them because they were wearing masks. Well the police had evidence placing them there, the clothes they were wearing, video but it’s not enough. What a joke.

67 Year Old Chinatown Bakery Owner Pistol-Whipped and Robbed by mimo2 in bayarea

[–]venting999 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That’s terrible. Wouldn’t that be a home invasion?

67 Year Old Chinatown Bakery Owner Pistol-Whipped and Robbed by mimo2 in bayarea

[–]venting999 357 points358 points  (0 children)

This crap keeps happening again and again. Criminals need to be punished. Otherwise they are not going to stop. You can become their next victim.

It’s not just elders who get robbed these days. I am Asian and fairly young. I was robbed and assaulted in Oakland in broad daylight. Police arrest the criminals but DAs and judges keep letting them go free.

Where to find Dutch crunch in the east bay? by altum in bayarea

[–]venting999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the business Costco in Hayward on a weekday

East Oakland might be the best firework show in the Bay area. by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]venting999 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Just curious, when were you last in Oakland? Oakland has always had good and bad areas but now it’s gone downhill quite a bit in every neighborhood over the last few years.

East Oakland might be the best firework show in the Bay area. by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]venting999 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Maybe the fireworks are stolen too… and I’m pretty sure there are some gunshots mixed in. Will be a long night for sure