This library is amazing. It has so many programs and offer a variety of spaces. The employees are…read morevery helpful. You can rent a laptop, rent books, take a sewing class, learn a skill, etc. I recommend signing up for the monthly newsletter because there is always something to do.

truly a wonderful establishment in rwc and san mateo county. i've been to many libraries in this…read morecounty and this is certainly one of the nicest ones, with sections for adults, children, a small book store, computers w/free internet, and a makerspace. the makerspace offers free programs including a lego robotics league, coding club, and drop-in sessions for 3d printing and cricut. for the past general election, this library was also host to one of the vote centers, on the 2nd floor. it was VERY busy! there are three parking lots that surround this library, one to the east, one to the west, and one to the south (behind the bldg). sundays are free, but you must pay (or display a parking permit) mon-sat. conveniently located in the heart of downtown rwc, with easy access to 101!

Today, I was driving across the Dumbarton Bridge when the brand new, king sized mattress, flew out…read moreof the back of my pick up truck. It was tied down but the winds were so strong it just snapped it out of the bed of the truck in a half section. Thank goodness no one was hurt and there was no damage (if you don't count the douchebag in a fancy Mercedes that was claiming the mattress hit his car and that I "only have to pay for DETAIL work" on his car. Whatever dude. Exploit someone's bad luck to get your car cleaned much? BTW there was ZERO damage to the guy's car. Even the CHP officer noted that the dirt was only smudged and douchebag was being opportunistic.) Caltrans and the CHP were awesome!! They helped me to retrieve it. The Caltrans driver even followed behind me to get me across the bridge and to deter wind. I think amazing enough, the bed is use able.

There has been an ongoing problem of traffic light issues at the very dangerous intersection of…read more52nd and MLK Way next to Children's Hospital. This intersection needs to be observed and studied before changing what often causes accidents, and insuring that the lights don't continuously malfunction. At least two to three times a month for the past few years there has been an outage at that corner, right where the freeway exit curves into MLK.& this causes a huge back up in ALL Directions! We have witnessed many accidents there being residents of the neighborhood. PLEASE ADDRESS This ISSUE ASAP! Thank you, I'm a very Concerned Citizen and do not want to witness any more accidents there! Thank you.

Some places are more than landmarks…read more Some places become part of your story. And for me, the Golden Gate Bridge will always be one of those places. Having lived in the Bay Area off and on throughout my life, the Golden Gate Bridge has never just been a bridge I passed over. It has always felt like something bigger. Something almost alive. Whether I was driving across it with the city behind me and the ocean ahead, or walking it with that cold San Francisco wind cutting through my jacket and waking up every thought in my head, it always stirred something in me. It's one of those places that can humble you without saying a word. Massive, beautiful, unshaken... standing there like it has seen everything and still has stories left to tell. And then one day, it told me one of mine. I was walking across the bridge when I called my grandmother and asked her a question that had just come to mind: "Did anyone in our family ever work on the Golden Gate Bridge?" She told me my great grandfather did. And I can't even fully explain what that moment felt like. My great grandfather passed away when I was 15, so hearing that while I was standing there--on something he had a hand in building--hit me in a way I'll probably carry for the rest of my life. In an instant, the bridge transformed from an iconic piece of engineering into something deeply personal. It no longer felt like I was just crossing a famous landmark. It felt like I was walking through legacy. It felt like I was stepping across the fingerprints of my own family history. And honestly... that changed everything for me. Now every time I see the Golden Gate Bridge, whether it's glowing in the sun, half-hidden in fog, or standing bold against that gray Bay Area sky, I don't just see beauty. I see sacrifice. I see hard work. I see grit. I see the kind of labor that built not just structures, but futures. I think about the men who showed up, put their hands to work, and helped create something that would outlive them. Something the world would admire for generations. And somewhere in that thought is my great grandfather--a man I wish I had gotten more time with, but who somehow still left me something to connect to all these years later. That is a gift I don't take lightly. Yes, the Golden Gate Bridge is breathtaking. Yes, it's one of the most iconic places in California. Yes, tourists will always stop, stare, take photos, and try to capture its beauty. But for me, the most beautiful thing about this bridge can't be captured in a picture. Because what I see when I look at it isn't just steel and paint. I see memory. I see love. I see proof that even when people leave this world, the work of their hands, the strength of their spirit, and the legacy of their life can still remain. So now every time I drive across it or walk its path, I do it a little differently. A little slower. A little more grateful. A little more aware. And deep down, I always say the same thing: Thank you. Thank you for the work. Thank you for the legacy. Thank you for leaving a piece of yourself behind in something so strong, so timeless, and so unforgettable. To most people, the Golden Gate Bridge is a wonder of the world. To me... It's family.

As a San Franciscan, I often cross the Golden Gate Bridge, sometimes heading into Marin, other…read moretimes just to enjoy a hike, bike ride, or a walk near the water. But my appreciation for it goes back much further. I still remember visiting it as a teenager with my parents, seeing it for the first time as a tourist, and being completely taken by its scale and presence. Even now, after passing it countless times, it never really loses that sense of awe. Completed in 1937, the bridge spans the Golden Gate Strait, connecting San Francisco to Marin County, and remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Its distinctive "International Orange" color stands out beautifully against the fog and coastal landscape, something you really appreciate on a clear day or even more when the towers peek through the mist. If you want more than just a quick photo, there are some great nearby spots to experience it from different angles. Walking or biking across the bridge (about 1.7 miles) gives you a sense of its size, wind, and energy. For scenic views, the Coastal Trail from Baker Beach, the short but rewarding Batteries to Bluffs trail, and the longer Lands End trail all offer fantastic perspectives without needing to go far. If you have a bit more time, heading into the Marin Headlands is well worth it. Places like Battery Spencer or the hike up toward Slacker Hill give you sweeping views of the bridge, the bay, and the city skyline. For something quieter and more tucked away, Kirby Cove offers a postcard-perfect view from below the bridge, especially on a calm day. Whether you're visiting for the first time or, like me, seeing it regularly as part of everyday life, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of those rare places that manages to feel both iconic and personal at the same time.

We used BART for a few days when visiting San Francisco. 1…read moreWhere am I? The BART red line train from SFO to Powell did not have a next station sign or announcement to tell us which station the train is approaching! Info is particularly important for the SFO line, because people arriving at an airport may not be familiar with the layout of the city. Some other trains had a good announcement and displays. 2 Some routes were seriously noisy: in the tunnel approaching Embarcadero from the north, it briefly reached 100 decibels (dBA) and was usually about 92-93 dBA. 3 Several times, we loaded just enough money onto the Clipper card according to the posted fares and then could not exit because we owed an extra 25c! So, the posted fares may have been 25c too low. This must be a recurring issue, as shown because the employee often came up and paid 25c to let us exit.

Unreliable service, and I've been charged twice while at work today for transportation purchases I…read moredidn't make. I called the attendant and they told me that they couldn't find my card information even after typing it in twice. I will have to dispute with my bank tomorrow.

Now that they added another tunnel this is a good commute route. So much better than using old…read moreTunnel Road. I heard it's a very scenic drive, but it it's a slower drive. We use this route going to and from Oakland and it's a good route. Especially when the other freeway is backed up.

Yes, I review bridges and tunnels on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/collection/abcC5X49U7tk5Zl1kqfzEw…read more The Caldecott Tunnel runs east-west between north Oakland/south Berkeley and Orinda. I've traveled through it mainly to get between Oakland and Walnut Creek. This tunnel is part of California State Route 24. The tunnel consists of four "bores," or individual tubes/tunnels, each with two lanes. Two bores go east and two bores go west. Eight lanes total. Approaching the tunnel on the highway from either direction, solid white lines separate two lanes on either side before entering a bore. The lane pairs then merge after exiting the tunnel. The tunnel goes underneath sparsely-populated, tree-covered hills for roughly 0.7 miles. We've never had any issues with this tunnel. It's adequately lit and traffic has always flowed fine. I've never been stuck in a traffic jam in or around the tunnel. During our most recent trip through, my sister pointed out that the westbound bores are newer and nicer than the eastbound bores. I looked it up and she was right. The westbound bores opened in 1964 and 2013 and the eastbound bores opened in 1937. My sister has lived in Oakland long enough to remember when this tunnel only operated on three bores. You can see from my photos that the eastbound bores (twin bores) are narrow and boxy. The newest westbound bore is significantly bigger and round. It also has a shoulder and ventilation fans for enhanced safety and emergency use. The older westbound bore has the same boxy look as the original bores. However, its unique feature is it's lined with tile walls; very of the time (1960s). If traveling westbound, the newest bore uses the two right lanes. Enjoy.

I give the bay bridge 5 stars bc it is the only way I can get to Sacramento or anywhere east…read morebay-without swimming or a floating device. I like the way it looks after the renovations hella years back. I'm old, so I remember crossing it prior to the 89 earthquake. I feel a lot safer now that it's just sky above it and not a heavy second layer of concrete. I like the palm trees too. I don't have a pic of it, on account of the fact that I'm always driving when I'm on it, and bc images are readily available online of this bridge. It costs a million dollars to cross over it now. No way around paying the trolls. (Not a misspelling - the r is there quite purposefully). I'll include pics of my newest fastrak flex pass.

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge isn't anything amazing, although it does get you where you…read moreneed to go with a price tag that doesn't seem worth it. The design of the new East Span opened in September 2013 and there is a review on here that shares that the toll in 2015 was $5.00. The toll is now $8.50 to cross the bridge and there are several bridges in the bay area so it feels that you get price guaged every time you cross any of them. The amount of bridges in the bay area and the amount of price guaging is ridiculous. A series of 50-cent annual increases are in effect from 2026 to 2030 so you will continuously have to pay more year after year. The tolls are going up way beyond the rate of inflation and will continue to until 2030 and then they will have another tactic to increase it further.

Got racially profiled by a chp officer named madovi badge number 24341…read more I asked why i got pulled over, He said for window tints.. i told him i dont have any and presented to show him that my windows are as clear as day. He didn't reply just asked for paperwork. Showed him everything told him i cant seem to login into my insurance app since theirs no signal near the ports behind 7th st oakland. I told him i have my policy number. MIND you my passenger seat is someone whos in law enforcement whos a police officer for texas. He showed him his id and badge and told him he can search on his data base by policy number but the officer didnt care at all and gave me a no insurance ticket. Not even a fixable ticket?? Seriously? I could have just went down the street where it might be signal and provided him the insurance but he stayed silent and left me with a "no insurance ticket" even though i do. And he still wouldn't answer my question. He was very nervous. I showed him i just had a claim last month and all info. Anways ill see you in court

Hwy Patrol has gone bad. For the last three years I have been driving over the grapevine on I-5…read moreseveral times and EVERY time, without exception semitruck occupy all four lanes on I-5 at the same time. This last time over the grapevine I was in the number four lane and a truck swerved over and ran meet off the road. My wife thought the guy never looked and never saw us. Hwy patrol EVERY time was nowhere to be seen or found. Probably in some donut shop stuffing their face and then waddling out to their car for a nap. Your tax dollars at work.

I had a report I needed to file and walked into the police department at 11:45am and was contacted…read moreby Officer Heppler @ 1:12 and completed. Super efficient customer service and great communication

Irresponsible, useless staff. I've been trying to get ahold of an officer to update a police report…read moreand each time I call, the person answering says he's not working. I ask for when he's working next and they "don't have a schedule". I've reached out through email to the officer directly, and have waited weeks for a response or update. Also, when providing the case no., the person is unable to pull anything up, when it was the case number provided on the card from the officer and also provided by the PD when I called days after the incident. People here need to be trained, seriously. These are serious matters at hand and they treat everything so lightly, disregarding the severity of the matter. Talk about laziness.

As a dispatcher, I dealt with Sgt Khan and his dispatch over a missing woman. They were one of the…read moreworst agencies I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. This woman had established residency in San Leandro for 6 months and change, however, they believed LE in the town she moved from was responsible for gathering all information on her (driver's license, vehicle, etc) via her mother who still resided in our small town, then relaying to them. Wrong. Sgt Khan proceeded to be a huge prick, attempting to talk down to me, refusing to believe he was wrong in any way. This happened probably 8 or more years ago, but still comes up as a conversation piece with new dispatchers. I feel bad for anyone in that area that has to deal with these clowns. Blake says hi, Sgt Khan.

Supposed free ring camera for San Leandro residents but have to wait 2+ hours in line. Very…read moreunorganized and unprofessional when answering questions as to how long it will take. Just like their response time.