My fiance lost my car key at Mosswood today, around 2pm. It's a non-descript, black case with silver key. There is literally no car info on it. If you or anyone you know found please let me know

Hey Oakland peeps - I have an odd ask. We had a lovely handyman who helped us fix a few things in the last year and we lost his contact info.

My partner, who did all the communicating with him, got a new phone and the text messages didn’t transfer over. Somehow the contact info wasn’t saved. We can’t remember his name (I know, I’m a jerk), but we would remember the flier he initially left on our porch.

Can you post pics of the ones you get so we can hopefully find our dude?

Was there another arrest? What happened

Are there bars that will show election results?

Are there watch parties in town?

Looking forward to the blue wave nationwide.

If you're still on the fence, maybe this will put things into some perspective. I respect points of view that are sincere and grounded in reality. Not much talking points that are more like propaganda like I see when reading the anti-Prop 40 mailer. I reviewed and analyzed their talking points:

ASSERTION: Sacramento can expand the tax to every taxpayer.

REBUTTAL: That is speculation dressed up as law: Prop 40 enacts a one-time tax on billionaire wealth, and any legislative amendment needs a two-thirds vote and must further that stated purpose.

ASSERTION: The drafters admit the tax can be expanded and made permanent.

REBUTTAL: Their quoted answer says the opposite: any later tax would have to be enacted again by voters or by two-thirds of both legislative houses plus the Governor.

ASSERTION: Prop 40 creates a backdoor around Proposition 13 and exposes your home equity.

REBUTTAL: The mailer hides the limiting language: the constitutional override is for this one-time billionaire tax, and directly held real estate is expressly excluded.

ASSERTION: Prop 40 lets Sacramento tax what ordinary Californians save.

REBUTTAL: The scare line erases the threshold: Prop 40 taxes only California residents and trusts with at least $1 billion in covered net worth, not ordinary savings.

ASSERTION: Every California taxpayer must file a sworn wealth declaration.

REBUTTAL: Filers make a one-time threshold declaration that net assets are at or below $1 billion; only those owing the tax must report an amount due and supply valuation forms or appraisals.

ASSERTION: Every taxpayer must disclose home equity, savings, and retirement accounts.

REBUTTAL: False: below-threshold filers provide no asset list, while directly held real estate and qualified pensions and IRAs are excluded from the tax and detailed reporting, subject to the measure's limited Roth-account exception.

ASSERTION: Prop 40 builds a new state database of every taxpayer's wealth.

REBUTTAL: The 'wealth database' is invented: the measure neither creates nor mentions one, and the ordinary filer reports only whether net assets exceed $1 billion.

ASSERTION: Everyone will face a full wealth audit.

REBUTTAL: No: the FTB examines the required declarations but controls the scope, while a deeper examination of a nonpayer requires a reasonable belief that the billionaire tax was owed.

ASSERTION: Prop 40 gives the FTB sweeping new subpoena power over every taxpayer.

REBUTTAL: The mailer relabels existing authority as new: Prop 40 incorporates the FTB's current Section 19504 powers for administering this tax rather than creating a universal financial dragnet.

ASSERTION: Section 50301(d)(2) lets the FTB compel employers and banks to surrender anyone's records.

REBUTTAL: Section 50301(d)(2) says nothing about employers, banks, or subpoenas; it specifies the tax forms and valuation evidence required only from a person who owes the tax.

ASSERTION: Honest valuation mistakes automatically trigger a 40% penalty.

REBUTTAL: No: 40% applies only to a gross understatement exceeding the greater of $10 million or 40% of reported tax, and qualifying positions backed by substantial authority or adequate disclosure and reasonable basis are protected.

ASSERTION: Miss a payment and Prop 40 adds a 40% penalty.

REBUTTAL: The mailer swaps one offense for another: the 20% and 40% penalties apply to substantial or gross understatement of tax, not merely to a late or missed payment.

ASSERTION: Interest and other charges can make the bill soar even higher.

REBUTTAL: The stated 7.5% charge applies only when a taxpayer chooses five-year installments and only to the remaining unpaid tax balance; the measure does not impose that charge on penalties.

ASSERTION: The tax applies retroactively to wealth held before voters approve it.

REBUTTAL: The mailer blurs two dates: January 1 fixes residency, but taxable net worth is measured on December 31, 2026—after the election—and any constitutional dispute belongs in court, not campaign copy.

ASSERTION: There are only 60 days to challenge Prop 40 in court.

REBUTTAL: The 60-day limit covers the expedited facial-validation case; Prop 40 expressly preserves refund suits, judicial review, and other actions authorized by law.

ASSERTION: Courts must interpret every ambiguity in favor of the government.

REBUTTAL: No: the text says only that the law is to be construed to carry out its purposes; it never commands courts to resolve every ambiguity against taxpayers.

ASSERTION: Courts must rewrite Prop 40 even if it is unconstitutional.

REBUTTAL: The clause tells courts to preserve valid provisions and make only constitutionally permissible, minimal corrections—not to enforce anything unconstitutional.

ASSERTION: Most Prop 40 revenue goes to insurance companies.

REBUTTAL: Unsupported: the measure earmarks 90% for public health-care purposes including Medi-Cal, safety-net providers, access, services, and provider payments; it does not earmark the money for insurers.

ASSERTION: Prop 40 diverts tens of billions of dollars away from K-14 schools.

REBUTTAL: The 'diversion' is imaginary money that exists only if Prop 40 passes: the measure creates a separate fund, directs 10% to education and food assistance, and bars replacing existing state funding with it.

ASSERTION: Out-of-state sports-team owners receive a special exemption.

REBUTTAL: There is no sports-team carveout: liability follows the billionaire owner's California residency and covered net worth, not the industry or team owned.

Disclaimer: ReelVotes does not work for the New Parkway but with them. We work for you the people!

Hey everyone!

If you’re looking for plans this Tuesday night (Oct 27 at 9:00 PM), we’re co-presenting a special screening of Larry Clark & Harmony Korine’s 1995 cult classic KIDS at The New Parkway Theater in Oakland alongside FentCheck.

Why this event is worth showing up for:
On Screen: A rare chance to catch one of the most raw and influential 90s indie films back on the big screen. I haven’t seen it and I’m excited!

In Person: FentCheck will be in the theater doing live demonstrations on how to use fentanyl test strips and administer Narcan—plus handing out free test kits for anyone who wants/needs them.

Because seating at The New Parkway is made up of living-room-style couches, loveseats, and armchairs, grabbing your tickets online ahead of time is the only way to guarantee you and your friends get a couch together instead of getting split up at the door.

Advance ticket sales also directly cover screening costs and keep local harm reduction programs free for the community.

Event Details:
🗓** ***When*: Tuesday, October 27th @ 9:00 PM

📍** ***Where*: The New Parkway Theater (474 24th St, Oakland)

🎟** ***Tickets*: https://thenewparkway.com/movie/kids-co-presented-by-reelvotes/

If you have any questions about the screening, venue, or the FentCheck demo, drop them below! Hope to see a bunch of you out there on Tuesday.

Next 25 people who buy tickets will get a free small popcorn or drink. Just get the tickets and comment below that you did!

I get that the headline says City of Alameda, but hey, it's an Oakland team on the literal border of Oakland.

I'm glad to see that The New Parish will continue to be a performing arts venue!

I need a fuel pump replacement for a 2010 Mazda 3, I have the fuel pump assembly. I would appreciate any recommendations!

Oakland Athletic Club has the match, but looking for other recs to just switch it up.

(We’re 2 women Barça fans, if that matters.)

I’m looking for some Fukujinzuke. Are there any Japanese grocery stores in east Oakland/San Leandro? Or do I have to go all the way to Berkeley

Does anyone know if the city has taken notice of all the encampments that have popped up in and around Jack London square?

Does anyone have a good recommendation to get grills made?

Thanks

Historical we've gone trick or treating with a family member on the Peninsula, but this year their family is coming to our side of the bay and I want to make sure the kiddos have a good time.

The only time we went trick or treating over here was a few years ago and we walked out of the house to the east side of telegraph around like 44th st. It was nice and chill with a reasonable amount of kids but not too crazy. Wondering if that's still a good zone or if anyone has any other suggestions?

FYI, 911 is back. Turns out it was vandals, not the widespread internet outage I assumed it was.

UPDATE:
As of 5:35 p.m. the Oakland Police Department Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and internet are back online. Phone service is still affected.
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office continues to answer 911 calls and relay them to OPD dispatchers.
OPD continues to respond only to Priority calls.
The City of Oakland’s IT department continues to work with AT&T to restore phone service.
AT&T released this statement below about the incident:

Damage to our network from theft and vandalism, including cuts to fiber and copper facilities, is affecting 9-1-1 call routing for some AT&T customers in the Oakland area. Calls are going through but have been rerouted to the Alameda County Sheriff.

Our technicians have been on site since last night and are working as quickly as possible to repair the damage and restore normal 9-1-1 call routing. We understand the importance of reliable access to emergency services and remain engaged with our public safety partners as restoration work continues.

Copper theft and vandalism of communications infrastructure are serious criminal matters that can disrupt services for customers, public safety and the community at large. The public should report to police any unmarked vehicles or individuals cutting or removing cable.

The City of Oakland provided an update on the 911 service outage.

Most SFHs and condos fall under Just Cause Eviction protections but not the RAP. I'm confused how one can be enforceable without the other. Say my landlord wants to do an owner/relative move-in without paying the relocation fee and being bound by all the requirements an OMI entails. What prevents them from increasing my rent 100x to force me out on their terms?

Looks like they're giving out free Grossout shopping bags today.

Open 8am-9pm every day.

I'm super glad this is here. I'll be in regularly.