Time for an update. I know a lot of people have a love-hate relationship with Yelp. I actually…read morereally love it and have been pleasantly surprised with the community connections I've made. Unfortunately, our metro is ^once again out a community manager. So sometimes it's a little sad to see all of the incredible Yelp elite events that we don't get to participate in. It was so much better when Ventura and Santa Barbara were separate, but for some reason Yelp combined them into the central coast. It's never been the same since they made that merge. :-( But trying to stay hopeful that we will have a community manager soon and be able to network with each other and local businesses. My motto is the more you put in the more you get back. Yelp works when you work it. And I have had some incredible dining experiences and exposure to local businesses. And I do have Yelp to thank for that. Thanks Yelp!

as a former Yelp! Elite member, i find myself almost hating this site anymore…read more 1st - it's become more a club for self-important food nerds who get together at events to be ultracritical of every place they go to (and probably, even, the hosting location - wouldn't know. never went). 2nd - i can't even look up a place on this site without a notification asking me to review it. leave me the f alone. if i DID go to said location and felt it was worthy of a review - positive or negative - i'll do so. i don't need a reminder from a bot to review some place i took a moment's interest in. most times i haven't even gone, but there's the notification anyway. 3rd - this is related to the previous item. i have a life. i'll review something when i have time to sit and do so. again, leave me alone. 4th - i don't know if it was the last time i was made Elite or the time prior, but i straight up told Stephanie i didn't care to be in consideration because my opinion is no more important than anyone else and i never go to the events. she kept messaging me anyway - not quite harassing - until i just relented. i'm pretty sure the following year i wasn't even asked and they added me anyway. meanwhile, my coworker was interested and writes way more review for more types of businesses than i do and has been ignored each time he's tried. again, not sure what makes me so special but i don't like that and it was the first turn off. there's probably more to it, but no one at Yelp! corporate is going to care what i have to say - as a result no changes will be made so what's the point of carrying on? meanwhile - while 98% of every "Authentic" Mexican restaurant in America serves food that tastes exactly the same as the others, every review for such places claims it to be the best in the area. you can rarely even find a review anymore on this site that indicates any place is truly unique from another. nature of the beast, i guess. so again, what's the point?

Yeah, I don't know either…read more I generally have a hard time giving these market-research companies four stars, and I almost never give them five stars, but sometimes easy money is easy money. I showed up for what I thought would be an hour-long endeavor that would require a swimming-cap thing to be fitted to my head and weird oily stuff put in my hair--seriously, I've had experiences like this in the past--but it was basically twelve minutes and I was out, with $30 in hand. No weird caps, no annoyingly repetitive questions. I followed some instructions, was helped by one of the most efficient market-research-company employees I've ever met, and was done. I'd do it again. And again. And again and again. It's also kind of fun walking around this area at rush hour, signing in with security downstairs, and using really clean bathrooms. I know; I need to get out more. Or get a life. Or both.

These are international thieves working out of Dubai, UAE and Lithuania. There is no US phone #,…read moreonly a Deleware address so they can operate in the US., an email address. Returns are paid by customer - to Dubai- international shipping fees to the Middle East. They steal your info even if you delete it and complete an order. Charge for 2, 3 or more items. Conformation page says its processed and shipped at the same time it's ordered. Automatically set up so you can't cancel, only return. Which means you will never get your $$ back. Very slick, professional ads, use pain relief as the bait. They look very legitimate dont they? The more $$$ crooks spend on ads means they are making millions cheating Americans. They add Dollar Store items while you try to check out. Page after page of cheep rip offs not worth a buck. Beg for business and badger you into purchasing more. Higher and higher discounts. Legitimate companies do not use any of these tactics. If you've been cheated, if you actually placed an order- report to the BBB, consumer agencies, Federal trade commission, all social media. The glowing reviews are faked. Bought. The ads are designed to make you buy because you're in pain. Will buy anything to stop the pain. Emotional hook. They are using hope to steal your money. Targeting desperate people. The merchandise- flash for cash. Looks legitimate but it will fall apart because it's poorly made with cheep materials. The devise isnt safe. If a baby chews it or a pet - could cause severe harm. The heating unit- no protetective covering between it and your skin. High heat. It doesn't "massage". Only loudly vibrates. Don't get it wet. Expected lifespan -apx 6 mns. Every part of every version of their ads are fake. Amazon and other platforms don't vet sellers ,do not care their customers are being ripped off. What ever site you see them on, do NOT use, believe no claim. Research and report.

Great Classical Music from CLASSICAL CALIFORNIA!…read more Xlnt hosts and the way the music is presented very professional!

I have been listening to KDFC since the 1970's. It was my gateway to listen to and enjoy classical…read moremusic. But recently, KDFC hired Maggie Clennon Reberg as an on-air host and I find myself turning to other stations when she is on the air. I find her voice grating and annoying and her commentary silly. I am a former classical music radio host, so I know from what I speak. I have often contributed to KDFC in the past, but if I contribute again, it will not be with the kind of unbridled generosity I have in the past. Of course, all this could change if only Ms. Reberg disappears.

Stop playing spanish language ads on English language stations…read more I have notified and asked iHeart to stop this practice and they blame the radio station. However when I listen on regular AM radio I do not hear any Spanish language ads.

Best stations ever! I listen every single day! Love all the…read morehosts on Wild, KMEL, Star, Breeze and iHeart 80's!!

I have to listen to this radio station at work every single day. Ughhh! They play Taylor Swift and…read more"Faith of Ophelia" about 30 times a day. OMG, the songs they play are so repetitive. I can't stand it!

Star 101.3 plays "Hot Adult Contemporary" Music which means whatever the most popular R & B, hip…read morehop, folk, rock & roll, song is, etc. it's operated by iHeart Media. the music's ok but listening continuously to the same playlist is like listening to a broken record. the commercials are endless too. one interesting evening commercial offers to deliver alcohol. yep. alcohol.

Initially, I was afraid to come here because of all the bad reviews. It was my first time taking…read morethe ferry from SF to Oakland, and I didn't have a Clipper card, so I had no choice but to buy an actual ticket. Before I approached, I expected to get chewed out or at least glared at. I've been here twice now with no issues. On my first visit, I got a guy who was really friendly and helpful. He got me my ticket, and even told me which direction to go to and which port I should look for, without me having to ask. The second time, I got a guy who seemed to be in training with the first guy guiding him. The trainee was able to get the job done without a problem. I usually don't give places like this a review, but I felt the need to write up a good one, so others won't be afraid to come here like I had been and give them a shot.

It's actually a negative star. Like other reviewers have said, their customer service needs…read moresignificant improvement. The staff (woman) charged my 77-year-old mother-in-law $50 instead of $5, then refused to refund the $45 and told us to contact Clipper Customer Service. We did--and Clipper acknowledged how poorly the situation was handled. They documented the issue on our behalf and advised us to return to Bay Crossings to collect the refund. When we went back, there was a different 'unhelpful' employee (man). He told me he "knows his job better than I do" and claimed there was no way to verify the card was linked to my mother-in-law's clipper card number--which is BS, since they were able to pull up an account associated with another card. Once again, they refused to issue the refund. Avoid this place. Extremely poor service and accountability. The steal, even from retired old people!

What a great addition to the Bay Area radio landscape! For the longest time, Northern California…read morehas suffered from a lack of variety on the airwaves, and this new station has come to save the day. Playing a blend of throwback hip hop and R&B mixed in with popular hits from today, Q102 is a refreshing break from the same old, same old from the likes of KMEL, Wild 94.9, Movin' 99.7, etc. Now, I am certainly not one of those old curmudgeons who vehemently blasts the (lack of) quality of music today, but you must admit, a lot of the stuff out now is absolutely abhorrent (that Tuesday song has got to be the most horrible sound to pierce my eardrums since that one terrible MIA song from Slumdog Millionaire with the random gunshots). To spare my sanity, I've been frequently using the Tune In Radio app to stream the finest old school hip hop station in the nation, 93.5 KDAY in LA (http://www.yelp.com/biz/93-5-kday-los-angeles?hrid=b68FRyTzDPGxl5Lb1ILddA), but Q102 just might start inching up towards the top of my list. When the likes of LL Cool J - Around the Way Girl, Public Enemy - Can't Truss It, EPMD - You Gots to Chill, Da Brat - Funkdafied, Bone Thugs 'n Harmony - First of the Month, Tevin Campbell - I'm Ready, and Hi-Five - I Like the Way all come blaring through your Alpine deck... back to back to back, you KNOW it's time to keep that dial on lock. However, the reason why I can't give a full five stars is that indeed, in order to pay the bills, Q102 has to throw in the occasional Iggy, Drake, Big Sean, and whatever else is the flavor of the week nowadays. It's a small price to pay for the opportunity to be graced with the classic hits I haven't heard since high school. With how cutthroat the radio industry can be, who's to say how long Q102 will be able to survive, but I am glad that finally someone is willing to break free from the monotony. Just as I said in my review of KDAY, Q102 is the "ish!"

I know I know... 1 star; WHAT THE?!!…read more I have my reasons. The music played on the station is dope. I can't deny that. But, if you make promises to your listeners...keep them. I have reached out to the station, to customer service telephone line, and by email. BUT no response. I have yet to receive the tickets I won for the Lauryn Hill mountain winery concert. The concert is in 3 days. Tickets were supposed to be mailed to me a long time ago (when I won 2 months back) They won't have will call. So why get my hopes up? Why play with my emotions? Obviously I held up my end of the deal. I called and called. Got through to the station. Won. Gave the PR my address and name. I have tried to reach out. Now it's come to this. I had high hopes. Now I'm just bitter. Bye Felecia

The absolute worst. Dumb 13 yr old adolescent boys locker-room humor. Same playlist everyday. No…read morenew rock songs ever. Why can't the Bay area have a good rock station??????

Play the same artists same songs too much diversify please. How can the J Geils Band or Cinderella…read morebe played more than the Beatles. Whatever happened to Ted Nugent. Sure they call and play classic rock it seems if they played different hits from bands catalog people wont get worn out.

I have been a faithful reader of Chinese Singtao Daily for long time especially the Saturdays and…read moreSundays. I myself and my family including children have been enjoying it. Unfortunately recently , I've noticed and hope it is not a beginning trend that this newspaper starts using "porn" like female pictures in its magazine and Sunday's articles. In its 06/12-06/18 Singtao Times Weekly, there is a featured story about homosexuals (in Taiwan only??): lesbians seek ways to get pregnant and gay men are forced into "fake" marriages because they want to become parents. But they use a picture showing "topless" pretty women only (men are well dressed) to depict homosexuals. Is "topless women" the only way to convey to readers what homosexuals are?? In addition, in its 6/13/2010 Sunday health article about hip in general, it featured a "bottomless" curvy woman (no men). Again, this "bottomless" curvy woman picture (with no pant ) is unnecessary. I don't think the picture sends a correct message to readers. It is somewhat degrading the women especially the beautiful ones with good physique. I certainly don't want my children thinking their parents reading "porn" newspaper. I'd upgrade the rating of this newspaper higher if they stop using "porn" like figures in its magazine or articles.

It's easy to advertise with Sing Tao with simply a call with credit card. Most of the time there…read moreare good amount of calls when we are hiring. As far as the business advertisement, customers won't usually mention they came because of your Sing Tao ads so it will help if you put a coupon on the ad that way you will see the result better. Most of the Chinese customers will usually come in with the coupon for discounts or free items. Sing Tao ads have been bringing us a lot of customers in the last 15 years. The one star off is because they have been cutting budget recently so the paper quality has reduced.

Why is your signal dropping out here in San Ramon? It never did that until recently. Now it's like…read morelistening to someone stuttering and missing every other word.

Literally the smallest playlist ever!…read more rock station with all request lunch hour, 60 minute big bone blocks of none stop rock, Lamont and Tonelli in the morning, mandatory Metallica, and get the Led out! This station plays artists like Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, The Who, The Eagles, Bad Company, Def Leppard, ACDC, Journey, Jet, Green Day, The Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Steve Miller Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Police, 3 Doors Down, Aerosmith, Boston, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cream, Deep Purple, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix. This station also has great imaging with slogans that get stuck in your head and make you want to listen like, "The rock of the Bay is....107.7 the Bone." Because they play Nickelback! Whatever