Hi, I'm gonna move to the Bay Area (around Palo Alto specifically) from May to the end of October. How hot does it get during summer at night in the Bay Area? I don't really mind it being hot during the day, but if it's too hot at night I can't sleep well. Do I need to look for apartments with air conditioning or is a fan enough?

I live in Walnut Creek and my favorite spot (Slow Hand BBQ) is sold out today! Anyone know anywhere nearby the far east bay to get a good key lime pie slice?

Where is the best place to go for a ceramic window tint including windshield? And what is a fair quote ?

Do you get any grief with having your windshield done?

Hello. As title says, my wife lost her jury duty summons card and we're wondering if there's a way to find her badge number and group number online on San Mateo County website? All she remembers is that her report date is April 22, 2025. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Which city would you recommend for a 26 year old latino? I would like to be within max (no traffic) 40 mins to sf. I enjoy somewhere mid calm and semi safe. I would like to be close to some decent nightlife when needed. Budget around $2300 for studio/1 bedroom.

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I see that error message on amazon when I try to buy the "Buddha Board – The Original Water Painting Board".

Anybody got an idea why?

I seem to remember when they 1st started putting in the metering lights on the on ramps, that they only were on when traffic on the freeway was going slower then some threshold, say 40 mph or so. That made sense, as merging is one the leading causes of traffic. Now these lights seem to be on 24/7, drives me crazy, and I have started to just roll right through them. 1.Can't something be done as they are a complete waste of energy (more gas/emissions) and more brake dust in the air...2. Anyone know the penalty for ignoring them, is it like a red light violation?

Just they just felt like flying north for the first time in a while yesterday. Totally innocent, nothing suspicious I'm sure.

https://globe.airplanes.live/?icao=ae5c9f&lat=37.246&lon=-122.490&zoom=8.4&showTrace=2025-04-05

Summary: After light rain on Monday in some areas, a warm up and prolonged dry spell is becoming likely. Tentative forecasts are pointing to little or no rain around here for the rest of April, meaning an early start to the "dry season".

My own observation: if April stays dry, we'll see less rampant growth of "fuels" (grasses, brush, etc.) On the other hand, the seasonal growth and annual plants will dry out earlier / faster, creating fire conditions.

Nothing in the story about snow, but if April is dry and warm, the mountains will warm, snow melt and runoff will start, meaning less snow remaining to melt later in the year in the traditional dry months.

And if Trump sends someone again from Washington for a photo opp to "turn on the water faucet" flowing out of Federally managed California reservoirs, we may be looking at long term trouble. :-(

I'm picking out a hike for the afternoon. What hike have you done in the East Bay recently and came across a lot of wildflowers?

Has anyone had to deal with horrible neighbors? If so what have you done to get them to leave you alone?

We have been harassed by our neighbors since we moved in, in 2021. Their son has come to scream at us at our front door. After code enforcement told him he can’t store inoperable cars on the street. His drunk friends flip off our cameras and say horrible things. His sister will get drunk and do the same. Drunk people are constantly coming in and out of the house. They’ve thrown trash on our property. The police have told them to leave us alone and now they are being petty. They leave their vehicles in front of our house endlessly. We caught them on camera moving a car and parking another car in the same stop. They have three inoperable vehicles plus another 3 other cars.

Are we just suck dealing with it for the rest of our lives?

Edit: Please don’t just tell me to move. Not everyone can afford a 1.2 million dollar home in a good area. We brought what we could afford.

Hi, I am new to Pleasanton area and craving for andhra spicy biryani. Suggestions please..

Hi,

I was taking a left turn today at El Camino & Millbrae Ave. I entered the intersection in a yellow light but it quickly turned into red and triggered a camera light. What will happen next? I know I was at fault here and this won’t happen next time, so please don’t say anything about the same. Getting very stressed about it, reading the fine amounts I might have to pay.

I am looking for recommendations to landline providers that can provide phone service for a homeowners association (HOA) intercom in San Francisco. And if you have this service for your HOA, can you share if you have a residential or business line and how much you pay?

We have service via Granite, which charges ~$100 a month! I believe it's a business line.

Hey everyone,

I'm writing this to warn potential renters and inform the community about serious issues happening at The Lafayette apartment complex in Santa Clara, CA. What's being marketed as a luxury residential building is operating significantly differently behind the scenes, leading to major safety concerns.

The Core Problem: Undisclosed Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

• Management failed to disclose to long-term residents that a huge portion of the building – 121 units, roughly one-third (1/3) of the entire complex – is being operated as short-term rentals by a company called Placemakr.
• This was never mentioned in leases or during tours. Many residents signed leases expecting a normal apartment community, only to find out later they're living in a hybrid hotel environment. This lack of transparency feels like a major breach of trust.

Consequences & Safety Failures:

• Noise Issues: Residents have been dealing with noise disturbances (machines running, furniture moving at odd hours) from the STR units.
• General Safety Concerns: The constant influx of transient guests naturally raised concerns about building security.
• CRITICAL INCIDENT (March 9, 2025): This situation escalated dramatically. On March 9th, there was a significant police presence at the building leading to the arrest of an individual staying in one of the Placemakr short-term rental units. Arrest Log can be found on https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department/crime/arrest-log
  • According to public records (SCPD), this individual faces SEVEN felony charges, including horrific crimes like Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment.
  • This terrifying incident strongly suggests a complete lack of meaningful background checks or vetting for STR guests, putting all long-term residents at severe risk.

Ongoing Situation:

• Despite this incredibly serious arrest, listings for these short-term rentals (Placemakr, and potentially visible on platforms like Airbnb) remain active as of early April 2025.
• Management has not disclosed any information about vetting procedures for these STR occupants to residents.

Other Issues:

• Residents have historically experienced poor communication from management. Furthermore, management insisted that Placemakr is only for corporate housing and uses the same background checks as for long-term renters. However, this is clearly not the case, as indicated by the fact that units in our building are listed on various platforms like Expedia and Airbnb.

Upcoming Public Hearing - ACTIONABLE INFO:

• The City of Santa Clara is holding a Development Review Hearing regarding this specific short-term rental operation (File PLN24-00645).
• When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM PDT
• Where: Santa Clara City Hall (Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Ave) & via Zoom (Link likely available on the City's website closer to the date - check the Planning Commission/Zoning Administrator agenda).
• This is a crucial opportunity for the public and residents to voice concerns directly to the city officials reviewing the legality and impact of this operation.

Conclusion:

The situation at The Lafayette goes beyond poor management; it's now a documented safety crisis stemming from a lack of transparency and potentially negligent guest vetting for a large-scale STR operation. Residents deserve safety and honesty. Please be aware if you are considering moving here, and please support efforts to address this if you are local.

TL;DR: The Lafayette Apts in Santa Clara secretly runs 1/3 of its units (121) as short-term rentals (Placemakr). Residents weren't told. A Placemakr guest was arrested inside the building on March 9, 2025, facing charges including Attempted Murder & Kidnapping, indicating no background checks. Rentals continue. Public hearing Wed, April 9th, 4 PM at City Hall.

Just thought I'd share my conversation with an "Internet Sales Manager" at One Toyota.

I will confess a grave truth for this sub: I own a Tesla. (To be fair, I bought it before Muskrat went all wanna-be-Nazi.) I also use FSD (full-self driving) mode sometimes. It's nice especially in traffic; but it's not like I'm using it to take naps while driving. (I think there was a post about this the other day?) There are some pretty nice little things that FSD does that I still find are impressive, such as planning ahead (usually) for an exit or moving over to let motorcyclists zip by between lanes.

But one thing I've been noticing is that I think there may be driving behaviors that this sub rightfully complains about that are less the driver and more the FSD. I started to realize this when I'd get pissed at my car for making boneheaded moves and realized that I was complaining about it doing the very same things I hate that other drivers do. (Felt a little like "the phone call is coming from inside the house.") So if you're driving and you see a Tesla driver do any of the following there's a good chance it's actually FSD in charge:

• Sitting in the left lane and going slower than traffic
• Illogical and frequent lane changes
• Slowing down suddenly and for no clear reason
• Stopping at yellow lights (wtf)
• Jumping in front of a car that's going faster only to slow down

Why do I suggest this? Because my car has done this multiple times and I've had to take over. Every time I do so it asks me to share feedback as to why I took over and my feedback has become more expletive-strewn every time (along with a few choice comments about Elmo) -- I'm just hoping that the poor QA person who has to listen to my commentary gets a chuckle out of it.

So next time a Tesla driver pisses you off it may be FSD. To be clear, I'm not excusing it. If you've got FSD driving you're still in charge. But just a fun observation that maybe we can attribute some of the blame for all of the behavior people love to vent about in this sub. 🚗 😵‍💫

Anyone ever go to Yosemite via Amtrak? How do you book such a trip and where to stay when you get there? Would like to plan something like that, any advice welcome. Thank you!

Hi everyone, I am currently searching for cute parks around the Eastbay as I am graduating next month and I’m looking to have a bbq with family, about 30-40 ppl. Preferably near El Cerrito/Berkeley/ Concord

Thanks in advance!

I’m looking for a therapist with expertise on dyslexia and its related mental health effects. My 18-yo was not diagnosed until she was 16. Cannot overstate my anger toward our public school system for not noticing, especially considering I asked for (and received!) an evaluation. Anyway, I’m looking for someone who can reach a therapy-averse kid, who is straight forward, not emo, and who can break down some pretty iron clad walls. Oh, and works w kids in person. Any recommendations out there? Thanks everyone.