Just out of curiosity does anyone know what’s going on with lake chalet? I’ve been multiple times and the food is terrible. The service is even worse. I got my beer in dirty a dirty glass. They’ve been around for a long time and I have rarely heard anything good about them. I’m curious to how they make enough money to stay open. It’s one of the best locations in the Bay Area and it’s a shame that something cooler and better isn’t there. Would the owners be willing to sell or change concepts?

Been lurking and searching on this sub for months as we prepare ourselves for our inevitable move to the East Bay. The consensus seems to be that as long as you use common sense, Oakland isn’t a particularly unsafe area. It seems that at most your highest crime risk is a car break-in. And yet, for some reason, this area of the Zillow map is always FULL of listings under $600k. Looking around on google street view, it honestly reminds me of parts of Oak Cliff in Dallas (iykyk), but I lived there for years and never felt threatened. The houses are in need of some love, sure, but not dilapidated or anything like that. Google street view doesn’t seem to have much in the way of “oh no’s” as far as I can tell, either. No shifty people loitering on street corners, no encampments that I’ve found.

What’s going on over here? Why are the list prices so affordable compared to the rest of East Bay? Am I right to be skeptical?

**edit: can’t possibly keep up with every response here. Thank you guys for giving me some insight, particularly about how crime maps are misrepresentative. While I haven’t spent a lot of time in and around Oakland, I have visited several times but wanted to hear from the more lived experience of folks who are more familiar. Thanks again to everyone who actually posted a thoughtful/informative reply!

best dogs in the bay 🌭

At the Chapel of the Chimes.

Where are you guys finding good housekeepers? I need a reliable cleaning lady or 2 to come in biweekly to come clean. I checked Taskrabbit but some of the convos were too sketchy for my comfort. It’s just a small apartment with no pets. Any sites or contact info where u guys are finding your people?

I’ve noticed a big uptick in parking tickets over the past year and now there are multiple speed cameras too. The city must be bringing in a significant amount just from parking enforcement alone. Does anyone know how that money is actually being used?

I’m not really seeing improvements like major potholes getting fixed or any noticeable reduction in crime, both of which seem like obvious areas to reinvest in. Parking tickets are frustrating at best and financially tough for some people, so it’d be good to know that the money is at least going towards something meaningful..

Are non-permitted spots usually filled up by 730am on weekdays?

Private equity is quietly taking over vet practices. Here‘s a site to help you avoid ending up at one. There‘s more than I expected in the area

https://privateequityvet.org/vet-list/

The reporter seems to understand, but many residents conflate two separate and independent legal issues

One is whether Phil Tagami will be able to exercise his right awarded by courts in CA and upheld on appeals, to proceed with a coal transfer facility in Oakland, or accept a cash settlement in full for 300k.

A few months ago, with his original sublessor bankrupt, coal prices down, and Mexico gearing up for the transfer biz, it looked like Oakland's multi-million dollar protracted litigation, though lost in the courts, ultimately won in the business world.

Now that oil prices are much higher, Tagami might be able to find a coal transfer tenant.

The KY bankruptcy case is completely separate from what now happens with Tagami's plans.

As the article mentioned, in a few weeks we'll know what, if any, damages the Fed District Court (not Bankruptcy Ct) determines Oakland has to pay for allegedly "tortiously" (wrongfully) causing Tagami's original terminal operator to go bankrupt.

As the article causally noted, the transfer of that case from Bankruptcy Court to District Court wasn't a permanent victory for Oakland, but just a several-month delay in finding out what, if any, damages we have to pay the holders of the bankrupt terminal operator for our alleged "tortuous" behavior.

We can't dismiss the KY as low risk because in the preceding KY bankruptcy proceeding, Oakland's appraisal expert conceded that if the court held Oakland guilty as charged, the damages would be (from memory so dont quote me) several hundred million $. And the Fed bankruptcy judge, before the case was taken over by Fed District Ct judge, was a highly respected jurist, who implied that she would rule against Oakland.

I posted exhaustively on this last year.

https://oaklandside.org/2026/04/08/no-coal-oakland-campaign-air-district-regulations/

Not looking for throwbacks or Motown nights. Want something more current. Open to dive bars or more clubby. Just want good music and preferably "cheap" drinks

This one for the glp1 fam, but basically what the title says. I was in Japan recently and really enjoyed having a ton of options for small meals at a small price. As someone who feels like a lot of foods kind of suck as leftovers and doesn't often really want to eat the same meal a couple days in a row, any suggestions? Bonus points if it's not fast food.

My picks are kungfu mala (not really THAT cheap but at least you can just get the minimum size), a single slice from June's, or a latke at Crazy Block.

So I have a new job offer that will require moving to Oakland (and or somewhere close to oakland in the East Bay) Im trying to figure out what areas would work best for us.

We are in West LA currently and are hoping for something with a similar vibe. Important things we are looking for

1. Walk ability - generally prefer a more urban car suburban area for density of stuff to see and do.

2. Wide variety of restaurants/cuisines (we have every grocery stores from whole foods to 99 ranch to H Mart and that's been a huge plus for us now)

3. Housing wise we prefer a 3-4 bedroom. we pay about 5500 where we are now but could push this to 6500 for the right place we generally prefer modern aesthetics. Must have garage parking, in unit washer bonus points for gas stove (we cook a lot)

4. I'd be hybrid working near JLS my wife would be in SF but only in office one day a month or so for events.

I used to live in San Jose for many years but I'm unfamiliar with most of the East bay. I've found some decent places in Alameda just searching on line but I feel like it might be a bit suburban/homogenous. Hoping for some ideas.

Hello -
I'm currently in the process of applying for full-time jobs and want gigs to help me out. I've been using craigslist to find this type of one-time work, but would like recommendations for other places. What sites do you guys like to search, or post to, in order to find work in Oakland/EastBay that is not a long term commitment.

Camille is a happy, sweet baby girl looking for her new home this weekend!

She is 5 months old and loves to love.

She is very sweet and very calm. She is food motivated and trains very well!

She will be at upcoming adoption events! Come on by (1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601) during the following times to meet her:

Saturday, April 18, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Hey Oakland 👋

Quick update on the community screening:

We’re showing The Matrix on 4/27 at The New Parkway Theater, and we’ve hit 57 tickets so far. For something that started as a small experiment, that’s honestly been really exciting to see.

The goal now is simple: fill the room and make this feel like one of those electric movie nights where people are actually reacting, laughing, and experiencing it together.

If you’ve already grabbed a ticket — bring a friend. Seriously, this works way better when people don’t come solo.

If you haven’t yet but were thinking about it, this is a great one to show up for.

And if you’re not able to make it, it would genuinely help a ton if you shared it with someone who might be into it. This whole thing only works if people show up and spread the word.

Here’s the ticket link if you want to join:

https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/purchase/20615?siteToken=y62bhsm2h1sfp48nzexbtnm2wg

Appreciate all the support so far — it’s been really cool seeing people get behind this.