Adding further to my earlier reviews, I had submitted my SSA-44 for Medicare Part B IRMAA…read moreadjustment, and SSA refunded the amount they had charged for January and February 2026 without the need for any follow-ups. Reconfirmed what I had mentioned in my earlier review about SSA being very efficient and making sure to take care of their subscribers. Keep it up!

No service in this office they push you out of this office as soon as they see you they do not care…read moreI have been there 6 times this month No solution what so ever they said it takes a month for the claim to process I don't have an option of going to another office to process this claim. Unfortunately it's just a waiting game and no one cares.

Ample parking in a private lot. Organized, clean, nice location. I am glad I did not have to drive…read moretoo far for a Jury Duty inquiry. There are vending machines on the first floor once you get past the security checkpoint. The police, staff, and judge were all kind people. Pretty landscaping on the exterior. Only elevators are available for going up and down the different levels.

This courthouse is literally stupid. They don't know anything. They are not helpful at all. You…read morewould think courthouses would know where to get divorce decrees as they are literally the superior court system of Alameda County but they dont. They will point you to the wrong direction. THEY DO NOT HELP!!! I was sent on a wild goose chase. DO NOT COME HERE FOR INFORMATION. THEYRE ABOUT AS SMART AS A PILE OF BRICKS. Unless you have a question about traffic or criminal court cases they'll just send you to the wrong department. They pointed me to the Clerk-Recorder's office and those poor people were as confused as I was when I asked for my divorce decree. Those kind people at the Clerk-Recorder's office told me the correct place to go and that the Dublin Court House just dumps everyone with any questions at the Clerk-Recorder's office which is really embarrassing on the Court's part. THIS COURTHOUSE IS GIVING OUT WRONG INFORMATION!!! They literally gave me a flier with wrong information. Your tax dollars at work being stupid.

Really good beds tbh, and the zombie dih they serve here is mid but okay. overall very good…read moreexperience

A deeply disturbing experience. The conditions and treatment at Santa Rita Jail raised serious…read moreconcerns about basic human rights and public accountability. As a detainee, I expected due process and humane treatment--even if the arrest was in dispute. Instead, I encountered what felt like an environment of intimidation and neglect. My legal rights were ignored. Despite multiple requests to contact an attorney, I was repeatedly dismissed and mocked by staff. It was something clearly protected by California Law, but violated by the police. During my time there, I witnessed alarming neglect. One person in a nearby cell was violently ill all night without medical attention. Another appeared to be in distress after being physically mistreated. The overall facility was unsanitary--bodily fluids - poops, blood, vomit, pees, visibly present on benches and walls, everywhere. Not to mention the horrible smell. When I asked to be moved to a cleaner space, I was ridiculed again. I share this not out of anger, but because no one--regardless of the circumstances of their arrest--should be treated this way. We rely on our public institutions to uphold dignity and law, not degrade it. I hope speaking up encourages accountability, reform, and a safer environment for all.

If your company sends you to training here, be happy. The Alameda County Office of Emergency…read moreServices (OES) is located not too far from the 580. There's a nice park and great eating establishments around the corner. There's ample and secure parking in front of the building. The training room is good size and there's even a kitchen just off the room where you can grab a hot cup of coffee and maybe a danish. What really impressed my about the building was their super clean and great smelling restrooms. Someone got it right when they put this place together. If you have to be in class all day, you might as well be comfortable and happy. I hope I get the chance to attend some more classes here soon.

Ha! I found Dr. Marek. I know a few people in corrections, a couple of them prison psychs. One…read moretaught Criminal Justice classes, and she had me in to speak to her classes. They both told me they would love to hear they did something good for someone. This is how the conversation went: He answered. I said, "Dr, Marek?" "Who is calling?" "Dawn Lawson." "This is the CREEPIEST thing that has ever happened to me," he said. "Excuse me?" "Did I stutter?" he said. "What do you mean creepy?" "Miss Lawson. I did not respond to your letter. I did not respond to your email. Do not EVER, in ANY way, EVER try to get in touch with me again." I said, "I'm sorry," and hung up. So -- I just realized I don't even know what to say about this. I'll bet the art teacher would love to hear from me. Henry gave me color. I will always be grateful for that. Some people who work in corrections believe that once a person is an inmate, they should lose the privilege of ever believing themselves to be a human being, for good. I wrote a book called How to Rob a Bank in Drag (not really a how-to -- don't get all excited) and used his real name. My editor said "What would he sue you for? What part would he say is not true? He's not a creep?"

How do you rate a prison? Not sure but I am sure that the rating depends on which side of the…read morebars your on. This facility has three components. A women's prison, mens prison, and a minimal security women's camp. To see the women's prison, visitors enter through the front door, check in, and go through the metal detector. A visitation room is just on the right and you can visit a good part of the day. For the visitors though, this is as far as you go. For the prisoners, they pass the control room and enter what looks like a junior college campus. Many buildings spread out with open space. Just to the right is the chapel that serves all denominations. Just beyond that is a gym where the women take a variety of classes such as spinning or Zumba. It also has pottery workshop, a library, and a knitting/sewing room. There is also weight lifting available. An outdoor rec area includes tennis courts and a track. Beyond that are the main dorms. These are small rooms with 3 bunks. No bars on these rooms just a solid wooden door. No doors on the sink and toilet. Each of the dorms has television, an open area, and email access. There are also communal washing machines. There are opportunities for work. Kitchen, grounds, maintenance or a Unicor telephone facility. In this case, the women answer phones to handle magazine subscriptions. Pay is minimal and they can spend it at the commissary. For those with disciplinary problems, you get put into the SHU. This is a separate building where you are in isolation. You can get into a 10x30' fenced pen an hour a day five days a week. Otherwise you stay in your cell. Food is brought to you. The cells do have showers which you can use 3 x a week. There was a building for education classes. The women are required to work towards a GED. Some make it some don't. The grounds are open and plenty of space to walk around. The geese were all over the place and there were at least two resident cats. Don't try getting out though. A tall fence with electronic monitors and 11 strands of razor sharp barbed wire prevent that. I must admit that the facilities were better than expected. But not a place anyone wants to spend time at.

PASSPORT SERVICES: Made an appointment for passport renewal…read more& showed up with all paperwork ready to go (pics, birth certificates, ids, checks, application, blood work --JK..I had it all. I was greeted by receptionist (no smiles just a "hello" and asked to take a seat (we arrived 30 min early to our appointment). A few minutes later the passport processor called us into her office. No greetings, just looked at me through the glass & I guess assumed I'd just know to give her all the paperwork. I did. She looked at all of it, started the process & was silent.. except when she had a few short questions. It was extremely awkward & it felt like going to DMV where they're not necessarily mean but not at all friendly. NOTE: THEY DO NOT TAKE PASSPORT PICS HERE.

San Ramon, you're growing up! How about a bright, shiny and new city hall to get the party…read morestarted? Yes, please. After living in San Ramon for almost 9 years, I was fairly unimpressed with the old City Hall digs in a nearby business park and was very happy to hear that my well-run city was going to get itself a new place to call home. So, how did it turn out? Well, I think it's beautiful! I love the rotunda (the round portion of the building with lots of glass and a shiny floor), it's grandiose and a perfect showpiece for the city. It's clear that the building was built using the latest in environmental and technological bells 'n whistles, which add to it's splendor. I happened to visit the NEW city hall for a trip to their passport office and was very pleased with the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. Congrats San Ramon, you've successfully built yourself something to be proud of - a lovely new City Hall. 5 stars.

Nice having a satellite office out here, lots easier than trying to find parking in downtown Oaklandread more

This place is a Godsend! I came here last Friday to get an official copy of my birth certificate…read more Never knew about this satellite office, no more parking fares & visits to Oakland going forward. I came in here at 4:45 and there wasn't a soul in sight. I immediately was able to order my copy of my birth certificate and was gone in 5 minutes. I'll be back anytime I need a document or need to record something with Alameda County.

Cut and pasted from the internet: "Pleasanton" was chosen as…read morethe town's name in the 1860s by John W. Kottinger, an Alameda County justice of the peace, who named it after his friend, Union army cavalry Major General Alfred Pleasonton." Quality/Quantity - We are fairly consistent customers to this city. Mainly to eat and drink and of course, our annual County Fair visits. See all other reviews. If you are following, with the exception of the Apple store in Pleasanton, all my other reviews in this city are 4-5 stars!! Hence the city's overall rating of 4 stars! Cut and pasted from the internet: "In 2005 and 2007, Pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middle-sized city in the United States by the Census Bureau." Atmosphere - 24.3 square miles, 0.15 of which is water. Population of 80k (2020 Census). Service - Good, as per the above, they cater to the wealthy so service has to reflect that. I aspire to be one of them one of these days, lol. Price - Above average, but NOT unreasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1839, Mexican Land Grant. 1869 - Established. 1894 - Incorporated.

Went to an emergency preparedness class yesterday. The speaker, Leo, was fantastic and easy to…read moreunderstand. The woman who helped him, whose name I sadly don't remember, was great too. Lots of real world stories that made good sense. Thank you both!

Our family has lived in this city for over 30 years and we couldn't be happier. We are on the west…read moreside, which doesn't have all of those skinny tall condominiums on the East Side. We would like to secede from the city, but I don't think we will be successful. The traffic on the East Side, by the boulevard, can be really bad. It's not so bad on the west side plus we're nicer people.

This is a good little city. It is close to plenty of shopping and good food in the area as well. It…read morehas a good size Walmart and of course, a mole. Not only can you go here to shop and eat, but there are things to do during the nighttime as well?

Really sizeable, spacious park that has lots of fields to host sporting events. There's a small…read moreamphitheater, skate park, events center, and until it is the location of local government offices. I'm not just reviewing this place on a recent, pleasant dog walk (which is a great place to do and they have doggie fountains here as well). No... my roots go way deeper here. Growing up in the area before there was the large Target and City Lot nearby, before the local government offices, this park is where me and a close knit group of friends would go every night. We weren't causing any trouble. We just didn't really have anywhere else to go, but we all looked forward to hanging out most nights, especially during the summers. We would skate in the parking lot or possible play basketball (they had a few full courts where the offices are built now). At one point a few of my friends worked with the city to help design and build out the skate park (I see there names on the plaque to this day in late 2025). I remember my friends putting on and being part of small music fests that was held in the amphitheater area. I even remember working some events held at the event building on the south side of the park. Just a great park with lots of parking, events schedules, and just every day things to do. Lot of personal memories as well.

Central Park in San Ramon looks pretty standard at first, but ended up being better than expected…read more I came for a friends' kid's birthday party and even on a weekend it felt open and not too crowded. The grass was green and well kept, and there was plenty of space for kids to run around. The covered picnic areas with a roof was so nice and perfect for rainy days or a hot sunny weather, and it offered many things to keep kids entertained such as a good-sized playground. It's clean, easy, and works well for group gatherings. Only downside is the restrooms were available but not very clean, and parking can get a bit tight. Overall, a reliable spot for things like birthday parties without feeling chaotic.