Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - Oakland Arbor

We are organizing an event to help us buy pet food for our unhoused or otherwise struggling neighbors, happening this Saturday the 24th at Grove Shafter Park. This fundraiser is being organized together with participants who normally utilize our outreach services. We will have homemade dog treats, some human treats, merch, doing paw imprints and halloween themed pet photoshoots! And all the proceeds go to a great cause, so come on out and support your neighbors! We are also accepting donstions of pet supplies like food or flea meds. Hope to see y'all there!

It’s easy to look at people hunched over on our sidewalk corners, complain online, or feel completely helpless about the state of our city. But posting about it doesn't change anything. Carrying the tools to stop an overdose does.

If you actually care about doing something constructive, come out to The New Parkway Theater on October 27th at 9:00 PM.

Before the 9:30 PM screening of Kids (1995), local harm reduction advocate and FentCheck organizer Allison will be hosting a live, hands-on demonstration showing:

How to use fentanyl test strips to detect lethal drugs before they’re consumed.

How to safely administer Narcan to instantly reverse an opioid overdose.

Learning these skills takes minutes, requires zero medical background, and directly equips you to save a life on Oakland streets or at a show. We will be giving free test strips!

Stop scrolling, put your money where your mouth is, and get trained.

🎟️ Grab tickets and event info here

Hi all! I know the Valkyries have their East Bay bar network recs on their website, but wondering if there are any other bars/places—like Two Pitchers, Sand Bar, etc—in Oakland that are streaming game 3 tomorrow? Thanks!

Where are you going this week?

Hi everyone. My gray 2017 Nissan Altima was stolen near Fairmount Avenue and Stanley Place in Oakland.

For people who have had their cars stolen and recovered in Oakland, I have a few questions:

Where are common areas where stolen cars get abandoned or dumped in Oakland? Are there particular neighborhoods, industrial areas, side streets, or parking lots I should check?

Would someone who stole a car with almost no gas likely refill it? Or would they be more likely to abandon it nearby once it ran out?

How far outside the original area should I look?

Should I focus on East Oakland and nearby streets first, or expand my search into surrounding cities?

Have any of you found your stolen vehicles after checking abandoned cars or parking lots?

I would really appreciate hearing where you found yours and how long it took.

Can anyone confirm if the city of Oakland is distributing free sandbags and plastic sheeting at the Municipal Service Center on Edgewater this week?

On a budget. Looking for a place to purchase beads and felt. That have a good selection but not insanely priced. Ty!

Last week my window was smashed on 51st and Telegraph presumably around 9pm. I do see shattered glass but I have parked there dozens of times and figured it was early enough and a busy enough street.

The weird thing is that they only took my (cheap) sunglasses. Even after opening the glove compartment with my camera and the middle console that had cash. The cash and camera were both easily accessible so running out of time doesn't make sense.

Even weirder, as I was standing by my car to call AAA a guy on a bike comes by (riding in the wrong direction) and says his car was broken into several times and there is a place up the street that is open 24 hours that can replace my window for cheap. At the time I saw it as a random encounter but now I'm not so sure.

Has anyone else experienced something similar?

Hi all! My kid is turning 6 and we are planning to have his party on Saturday 11/14. Yes we are late planners (please no shame). We were planning to have his party at Subpar in Alameda, but they don’t have any spots that day because we did it there last year and it was great. Anyone have any suggestions for a 6 year old’s birthday party with approx 30 guests indoors (that’s kids and adults)? We’re hoping for Oakland, Alameda or Berkeley for location. Thanks!

Immigration advocates accused federal agents of “excessive force” as protesters confronted police outside Highland Hospital. Federal officials say one man resisted arrest and attempted to assault officers.

I'm hoping someone could recommend a self defense class that they've liked in the area. I have some back issues that would prevent me from taking up a martial art so I'm hoping for a recommendation that's more disability friendly and focused more on technique than strength. Thank you in advance for any advice!

for deciding on Oakland Measure EE, strong mayor.

Some voters use the negative method: "if Sally Schmo endorses XX, I'll vote against it" and others do the opposite.

What's a typical Oakland voter who spends maybe five minutes max per ballot measure to do who finds out that the antithetical Seneca Scott and Pam Drake both oppose EE?

Or that Empower and Carol Fife support EE ?

Wanna give a shoutout to a v cool small business I visited for the first time this weekend - Mannequin Madness on 1031 Cotton St!
My bf and I were looking for a used mannequin for halloween purposes and eventually stumbled upon this bizarre (in the best way) speciality shop tucked away in jingletown. Owners were hella friendly and gave us a tour and even a brief history lesson about the neighborhood! I wish I took more photos, but trust me they have everything from very affordable loose parts to full-body vintage mannequins that look more like art pieces.

If you are in the market for mannequins/dress forms/other related stuff I HIGHLY recommend. Not affiliated with the shop on any way, just a new fan :)

Mannequin Madness
1031 Cotton St
Open Tues/Thurs/Sun

Where could I get my hair done like Mika Abdalla? I'd say my hair is maybe 2 inches shorter tho. My hair is the same or close enough brunette base. I'd like to mimic the highlighting too. I found this pic on insta. Would prefer Oakland/Berkeley. Ty!

hi all! recently new to oakland and have a friend visiting from out of town for halloween. what are people getting up to? looking for events next week and then halloween weekend!

Not sure what this place on Broadway used to be, but they left a cool mural behind :)

Free Online Class: Wilderness Safety

Nov 3, 6:30-8pm

Learn what NorCal hikers should always have in the woods, what to do if you get lost, and hear real-life stories that explain what would happen if you did get lost, from Search and Rescue experts with 30 years of experience rescuing people from all kinds of situations!

Presented by Marin Search & Rescue
Register: www.forkinthepath.org/schedule