These guys didn't want to take my daughter to the hospital, they were laughing about the situation…read moreand was saying that the hospital wasn't gonna do anything for my daughter and they wanted me to take her . She did need medical help she has been hospitalized for days now , what a bunch of douches!! Quit playing in your playhouse and help, we call 911 for a reason!!

Amazing staff. They're definitely not your average firefighters, very personable and courteous…read moreteam. It really shows when they award local kids with firefighter hats, or when they're shopping for groceries at the nearby Mi Pueblo. Their dedication to the community is incredible. Plus, not only will they save your life in a heartbeat, but they can sure whip up an awesome meal!

The meatloaf here is my favorite. It is half bison and half turkey. Very tasty. It comes with…read morecauliflower rice and brussel sprouts with a balsamic reduction. Ethel, the fire engine, is zippy and very maneuverable. The crews are excellent. They respond quickly and with professionalism.

The sandwiches are to die for. Some woman dropped off frozen yogurt the other day. That was pretty…read moregood too.

I'm up at 2 am with a morning full of clients ahead of me because some jerk religiously chooses to…read morerage to some crazy belly dancing music 5-7 nights a week and I suffer. Welp, just called the APD Non-emergency line and they had someone out here near immediately to shut them up. I work hard, I work often so I need my beauty rest. So thank you APD!

We are on our own. This has become more and more evident as…read morewe see APD just not handling calls seriously. When someone calls regarding an issue it is serious and should not be taken lightly. Hence, put down your coffee and donut and check out the complaint in person. Find out what is going on. Talk to the parties involved in person not by a phone call. Show up in person. It's amazing the impact an officer at your door has. There is no way to investigate via phone calls. I know, I know dealing with people face to face can be confrontational but that's your job. And if someone needs to be detained then cuff them and haul them off. And if you the police don't intevene in conflicts, the peeps will, and it more than likely is not going to turn out well. I'm not sure when the shift happened but it did. Not too long ago Alameda Police would be showing up promptly, banging on doors, and getting problems solved. Not any more. Not sure if it's part of this upside-down 'criminals and other troublemakers are the victims' mentality, or what. But there has definitely been a shift in how things are handled. I do see a lot of police presence at South Shore though. And there is a lot of crime there but we have criminals and troublemakers in the residential areas also that need to be dealt with. Don't get me wrong. I'm a huge supporter of the police. I have multiple friends on the force in different cities and counties so this isn't random cop bashing. But from what I've seen, APD has abandoned their responsibilities to the law abiding citizens of Alameda and that needs to change now.

I had an excellent experience with Acme Fire! From start to finish, their customer service was top…read moretier. Sarra truly went above and beyond to support Imani Community Church and make sure our fire extinguishers were fully up to code. I called in the morning and sent our extinguishers over with a courier. Sarra made sure everything was received, serviced quickly, and then personally coordinated getting them packed up and handed off to another courier for return. What really stood out was how seamless and fast the whole process was--I had everything back before lunchtime the same day. That level of efficiency, care, and professionalism is rare. I'm really grateful for the support and would absolutely recommend Acme Fire to anyone looking for reliable and timely service.

Super quick to service our two extinguishers. No hassle and professional. Will come back again.read more

Absolutely a wonderful company to work with. We live in a community that had our fire sprinkler…read moresystem installed by a company that got sold to Thorpe. I was put in contact with Eric who was extremely helpful, polite, and knowledgeable. He was able to help schedule a technician out the next day within the time frame we were available. Turned out we needed to replace the entire box and I contacted him again and he was very quick to respond and ordered our part which came in the next day and was replaced thereafter. Can't beat the customer service and response time with Eric and his team. Thank you for helping in a stressful situation.

I have a 5 year old house. Thorpe Design installed the original system. Long story short, I tried…read moreto loosen a cover and some water came out. I was very concerned I had broken a seal and that the system was compromised. I called them Sunday evening, Monday morning they called back. Super polite and very prompt. Alex came by, fixed what needed to be fixed​ and addressed all my concerns! I appreciate the help gentleman Thank you -Sean T -Lathrop Ca

Edgar and Tracy are an awesome team to work with for fire sprinklers. They are very responsive and…read moreeasy to work with.

From the owner: All Systems Approved, Inc. is a small, family-owned fire protection business serving businesses and…read morehomeowners all over the San Francisco Bay Area. We help owners to know what they need according to national and local fire codes, and we provide affordable, in-house design services from our multi-generational family. Installation moves quickly once the designs are approved. Our President and family patriarch Edgar A. Hernandez has 45 years experience in the fire sprinkler industry, from design to installation to management. His expertise is sought out by many fire protection companies. We specialize in: In-Rack Systems for Warehouses; Tenant Improvements for Business Spaces; Home Fire Sprinkler Systems; New Installations & Underground Systems. We also have solid associate business references for fire protection in the Los Angeles area and in North-East Texas.

I recently started fostering a bunny for OAS and they are really wonderful. The folks working and…read morevolunteering there care so much about animals and put a lot of effort in to getting them in to foster homes and adopted. For example they have instagram pages for the senior dogs and the rabbits to help promote them more. Please consider fostering or adopting from OAS! And please know that the crisis of animals in needs is not the fault of rescues and shelters, it's the fault of breeders and buyers who keep exploiting animals for profit. As the saying goes "don't breed or buy, while shelter animals die" Separately from fostering, I do mutual aid with some unhoused folks and their dogs. One friends dog who I had gotten spayed ended up getting hit by a car and thankfully OAS received her body and was able to contact us so that her guardian could have closure and we could honor her life properly. It's not an easy job that OAS is doing, but they are saving lives in an ongoing crisis of abused and unwanted animals.

UPDATE as of 2/4/25…read more Keea's Test Results came back from the lab in New York. " Very Strong Positive " for Bartonella aka Cat Scratch Disease. Bartonella in Cats Transmission: Spread among cats primarily by the cat flea (Ctenocephalides Felis). Symptoms: Most infected cats show no signs of illness, acting as carriers. In rare cases, they may experience temporary fever, lethargy, or swollen lymph nodes, particularly if stressed or immunocompromised. It is CONTAGIOUS and they must be kept away from other animals and for humans you must not let them scratch you. Cat Scratch Fever (Disease) in Humans Symptoms: Develops 1-3 weeks after a scratch or bite, typically causing a small, red bump at the site, followed by swollen, tender lymph nodes, fever, headache, and fatigue. Severity: Usually mild and self-limiting in healthy people, though it can cause serious complications (heart or neurological issues) in those with weak immune systems. Bartonella can also cause severe, chronic inflammation in cats leading to eye issues and, in some cases, blindness, as well as neurological symptoms which would explain Keea's eye issues and the fact she has trouble using back legs. Hopefully whoever adopted Gramps (who was in the same room as her) will see this. TREATMENT - 5 weeks of Doxycycline. The cat must initially be treated for 4 weeks and if they test negative after 4 weeks be treated that extra 5th week as a safety precaution. Again if you have other pets, children etc PLEASE keep away. Protect yourself and wear gloves if the cat is a risk of scratching you when medicating. Also if you see the white third eyelid this means the cat is dehydrated and must be given IV Fluid's immediately.

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.