Another review that I have held off on... Am I being selfish?…read more Quality/Quantity - Alameda is an island in the Bay Area. A hidden treasure. DON'T let anyone know! One of the safest communities in the bay. 23 square miles, 12.5 square miles of which is water. 78k+ population - Although they are continuing to build aggressively on the ex-naval base. The best part of the island is that there is only XXXX amount of land so it can hopefully NOT get over crowded. Atmosphere - Beaches - Alameda Beach, Crab Cove, Crown, Encinal, etc. Water sports - Kayak, kite surfing, swimming, jet skiing, boating, etc. Harbor Bay, parks, lagoons, trails, volleyball, tennis, skate parks, dog parks, marinas, cycling, etc. Ex-navy base (1997) - Spirit Alley - Distilleries, breweries, wineries, etc. Too many to name! Annual events - Farmer's markets, fairs, festivals, parades, Blue Angels, etc. Museums, art & culture, etc. Beautiful Victorian homes. Amazing views of SF. 3 bridges and tunnels to get on and off of the island. Near Oakland, SF, Coast Guard Island, etc. Service - Ferries - To SF, Oakland, etc. One of the best ways to travel. Price - Affordable. They have inexpensive and expensive options. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1853.

The city where you get island fever. When there is traffic it can take 30 minutes to go just a few…read moremiles to exit and feel the freedom of being by a freeway onramp or Bart station. Just last week I was at the newer Safeway and there are criminals walking out with tot bags full of food. A few days before I was at the Target in that same area and people are stealing tide pods. I was in that aisle looking for some Persil pods and was swarmed with armed security guards. Houses may be expensive here compared to just a mile away but its the same horrible way of life you have to live. Not long ago my friend had his cat stolen from his Prius off his driveway - seems to be worse than my experience living in neighboring cities that cost a little less and have more space and bigger houses. Its overrated. This place was great 20 years ago but no longer. If I go shopping in Pleasanton or San Ramon its like night and day. You can only sense how bad this place got when you regularly go the Tri Valley. Some of this island is also man made landfill. My aunt lives on this and in an earthquake I hate to say its probably the worst place to be. The soft soil turns to jello and its better to be on more stable soil at a slightly higher elevation. People here are on edge and uptight and I think they feel trapped.

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

Awesome service by amazing staff with literally no wait time. I would highly recommend over any…read moreother county offices.

Honestly, City Hall area in South San Francisco is a beautiful and picturesque landmark all around…read moreto check out. There's public street metered parking everywhere and easy walking distance to parking lots and garages in back. It doesn't look huge from outside either, but landscape is noticeably well maintained and pleasant to walk by. There are lots of children playing at a playground nearby. Feng shui feels good since it's easy to spot on the slope and you can look down at Grand Avenue shops & restaurants across the street. Water fountain doesn't look most appealing. There's plenty of space to hang around for a moment to capture the city views. There's plenty place is definitely for good looks on the outside, but quite convenient for city employees to go to lunch or take breaks around the area. Not ghetto, but note that most cars driving around here are always speeding even at corners and traffic lights. Just be careful in the public area. City drivers aren't the best drivers. It's easy to get hit on the streets in the city environment.

We've been here so many times over the years and this is the first time I've learned that parking…read moreis free on Saturdays and Sundays with metered spots. This includes the Grand Avenue public parking structure that we went in. I also discovered nice location to take a photo of Sign Hill which is that huge "South San Francisco The Industrial City" hillside letters visible when curing the US 101. This particular street is the Magnolia Avenue which crosses Grand. The have great restaurants that weve patronized over the years and will continue to visit as an alternative to the busy SF streets.

EBMUD....good, clean water when you turn on the tap. That's what I pay for as a homeowner…read more However, EBMUD.....aka Eastbay MUD, has been guessing my water meter readings. How can the readings be the same as last year, if I don't water the plants and don't do washing as much to conserve water? I think someone is just taking an average and charging the same $$$ amount. But thank you, for dependable good, clean water

just turned off my water. it is actually my roommates who passed away. they would not change…read moreservice to my name and now cut off the water service. how does that help. god does not like ugly and i am a child of god. have a good day. east bay mud will turn off the water knowing covid is at an all time high. helping us stay healthy one house at a time. your next

Having been born and raised in the Bay Area, I come to appreciate the vast amount of unique cities…read morethat are offered. In this case, we take a look at the "City of Pleasant Hill". Nestled in Contra Costa County and located south of Martinez, west of Concord, and north of Walnut Creek, this city has been incorporated dating back to 1961. Here you will find the open space City Hall where there is a walkway arch and natural shrub surrounding it (which is where I captured a couple of pictures on a beautiful, warm spring afternoon). There is also Downtown Pleasant Hill (on Crescent Dr) which offers lots of great shopping, dining, and a nearby movie theater. And finally, there is the Pleasant Hill Park (off of Gregory Ln) which has a big play area for the kids, a bocce ball court, and lots of shaded areas on those warm summer days. What I particularly like about this area is that it has always felt "safe" to me yet it is not quite as diverse as other cities such as Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond. They have a great school system, decent roads, and an overall above average community. Finally, many of the exits are right off the 680 freeway. With that said and done, I am giving the "City of Pleasant Hill" an above average four-star rating.

I love this area other than the fact that it's not always too clean in some areas…read more There's quite a bit of traffic overall but not as bad as over the bridge. There's so many stores and things to visit including hiking areas. Many trails , I love trails! It's not too cold so that's a bonus! Definitely check this town out!

It's kind of confusing because it's labeled as the Santa Clara County Counsel, I do believe this is…read morethe Santa Clara County Administration Building nestled between the County jail and courthouse, though the men's restroom smells of urine. The rest of the building is very clean. This is where the County holds it's board meetings as well as the Valley Transportation Authority Board meetings. Not too much to say other than the building on Yelp should be changed.

it's gotta be a nice place to go since i work here. people aren't stuck up at all unlike some…read moreprivate law firms. but then again i'm the peon in the office so what do i know.

The city of El Cerrito pretty much sucks. Super high sales tax and they've been doing construction…read moreon San Pablo Ave. near Cutting Ave FOR YEARS! This causes traffic jams in the middle of the day at many times making driving one block take 20 minutes. Again FOR YEARS. Seriously, what gives?

Been waitinng here for 1 hour and a half for a business licence because there on lunch its…read moreridiculous, it usually takes 15 minutes to get this done, and now the lady with black hair at the front desk said its my fault for coming in 10 minutes before luch on a friday when there understaffed!! Lol i cant believe she said that.

This is a pretty good city. There is plenty of shopping here and places to do stuff as well. But…read morejust like anywhere else traffic will buggy down during busy times.

This is specifically a 5 star rating for Cristina Cisneros with the department of housing and…read morecommunity services. Cristina is the housing administrative secretary located at the senior center. In 2024 concord enacted their "Residential Tenant Protection Program" municipal code 19.40 Their portal was down, the requirements to register changed, and the system was overloaded. Over 9000 rentals in concord were affected. I am not only a Renter & Tenant myself, but I also own rentals as a landlord and manage property. We love our tenants and the blue collar landlords that we work with- but hate these new regulations. Cristina was very knowledgeable in helping us navigate setting up the portal and registering multiple properties. Her insight, knowledge and expertise was a tremendous help!!! She gave us her personal card and email so we can follow up with questions (which I will be Sharing with tenants and landlord both) Her honestly, advice and resources were a breath of fresh air considering how difficult it has been trying to navigate and interpret the new law. Unfortunately, I think the additional red tape will cause rental prices to increase in concord, and in the long run will damage the free market. That being said- it's nice to know we have someone who is a neutral 3rd party we can go to for advice. Special thanks to Cristina Cisneros. I'm sure the city never checks yelp but hopefully this will help other landlords and tenants.