Cool old laidback kind of town with some really old well kept buildings…read more There is street parking with spaces available even though there are a lot of cars on the street. There are some small shops as well a a bunch of places to eat. Overall the town seems to be a little confused with a vibe that seems to be stuck between trying to be a little bit more modern and at the same time trying to keep the old town charm.

This review is for the parks and recreation reservations department. Danville says they are a…read morefamily centered charming town but I just called the reservations phone number to reserve the meadow and gazebo at Hap McGee park for a first birthday party (the website says it's great for birthday party's, events, weddings etc) but was told no seemingly because it was for a baby's birthday. The man on the phone asked what type of event I wanted to hold, he said he recommends the picnic area. I told him we weren't interested in that area. He continued for a good 5 minutes going on and on about there not being enough parking, they usually only like to rent that space out for weddings, or they rent one house at a time, again suggesting the picnic area. First of all, Whether the picnic area or the meadow is rented out the parking situation remains the same. I finally just asked for clarity to end hi rambling, it's either a yes or no and he said "yeah I'm going to go with no". What! We're Danville residents simply looking for (and paying for) a place to hold a birthday party. It's available, I called 5 months in advance and he said no. Incredibly rude and I would love a sincere explanation as to why because apparently the decision is up this gentlemen and his mood for the day.

****************** UPDATE REVIEW *********************…read more I've been volunteer here for the last 10 years through Hands on Bay Area (HOba team). 1 of my favorite location is at the church kitchen in Menlo Park. I love cooking, and so it's perfect place to lend a hand and serve the less fortunate. In 2010 the need has grown, and they served 1,400 clients per day. 87% of the agency's annual budget goes directly to client services. This is probably 1 of the best non-profit organizations in the Bay Area community. You can also sign up to volunteer at Inn Vision, via Hands on Bay Area http://www.Hoba.org, I'm a member of this organization for 12 years now. Serving the kitchen at Holly Trinity Church in Menlo Park is on every Sunday, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.However Hoba team is on the 3rd SUN of every month. You prepared, snacks, coffee, teas, salad, an entrée, side dishes, and desserts. It's always a great group of people here. I love my HOBA team, Paul the project leader, he's nice and a great leader. Peter & his wife, a wonderful couple always bring desserts for the homeless. Frank, the king of salad; we had a chopping throw down last time here. Julie, the wonderful mother and entrepreneur, with a good heart. Kate, a grad student; all come here to make a different on a Sunday afternoon! Just being with them, make me humble and happy! This past Sunday, I got to marinated the chicken breasts with garlic, herbs, spices, and the clients loved it. When you see the dining room all quiet, you know they enjoy their meals. It made me happy and have butterflies each time I see smiles on their faces. Please join me, let me know or sign up, the 3rd SUNDAY of the each month! Hope to see you next time.

The organization's goals are good, but my experience at their homeless shelter in Menlo Park was…read moreawful. The staff treated the residents like trash, assumed that everyone was on drugs, and tried to separate people from their external support systems and make residents entirely dependent on staff. They were extremely rigid. They didn't follow their own rules, but required residents to do so. One staffer missed a scheduled meeting with a resident, then had the RESIDENT kicked out "for missing the meeting." I still refer people to the organization, because the overall organization seems to be very good, but I hope they have replaced the staff at that shelter.

Kathleen H wrote in 2012, " I venture to say that the problem lies with the leadership in city…read moregovernment, or lack thereof.  Former mayor Thomas Corcoran did a great job with Richmond.  My hope is that Richmond can turn itself around and get rid of the drugs and crime so that families can feel safe once again." If you stay informed and updated re: current facts in Richmond, you should know that the current leadership in city government, (along with many others in the community), has done a great job of dramatically lowering crime and violence in Richmond over the past 8 years that the current Mayor McLaughlin has been in office.  In 1989, in this city of about 100,000 people, there were 61 homicides.  It came down for a while around the turn of the century, but by 2006 it was back up to almost 50 homicides.  Over recent years it has declined all the way down to 16 in 2013*.  Of course that is 16 too many, but a big improvement over 50 or 60.   The problems in a city with as much poverty and historical problems as Richmond won't turn into paradise overnight.  But it is good to get the facts straight before blaming the current "leadership in city government" who has, in fact, made great strides in reducing violent crime. *(statistics source: Contra Costa Times) PS: I wrote quite a while ago (a few years?) but apparently forgot to post it, and just noticed today that it was not posted, so the content is a bit dated.

Along with being a BA student candidate at UC Berkeley, I also work as a clerk/poll worker for the…read moreelection board in my county. I was recently here for poll worker training in the City of Richmond. The training session was in the city council's chambers at 440 Civic Center Plaza. I snapped a few pictures of the empty room. It was interesting to be in an empty council chamber for poll worker training It was quite interesting to come here as it has been quite some time I have been here in the City of Richmond. I used to go to the library nearby when I was a sprog with The Family. The Parental Unit was very much into books, book shoppes, and libraries. Across the street kitty corner to the library and directly across the way from the city council building is the Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center. I attended some high school commencement exercises here. The Sibling walked the graduation altar here. On two separate occasions, a couple of friends (from our elementary school days) walked the graduation altar before and after The Sibling here as well. I would welcome an opportunity to come back at the city building, the auditorium, and the library. There are other places in Richmond here. One of the superior court offices are here in Richmond. I have come here a few times for jury duty. Fortunately, I was excused (touch wood) from serving. There is a shopping center that recently opened in the area. There is a Target Superstore here sharing space with Panda Express and a GameStop. I hope to pay a visit to this shopping centre in the future with friends. SYOY! Ciao!

They don't know the form requested and where it goes after telling them multiple times it's on the…read morewebsite 3 Rd floor.i actually pulled it off the wall after getting tired of answering questions and said here it is. They act like they don't know and stick their nose all in your form filled out to read it. Very odd since it's private info that goes to the place you turn it in to. The security guard looks like they are unwell and wearing an unhealthy face diaper on their chin. Hence the term chinjury. Odd ballish experience. The guard also put his nose all in my report instead of asking the name of the form and to see where it goes, then giving me the answer. Just dazed and confused staff or acting that way , to ask more questions and be nosey instead of giving prompt service.

I exited the BART downtown station and rounded the corner to catch the bus up the hill…read more When my fig tree is producing fruit it is an amazing site to see, I don't know anyone who can eat that many figs. So I bring them to a brilliant guy at work who entertains my questions while he eats them. On this particular day, I see a young gentleman asking for food. To Self "I bet he would really appreciate some fresh fruit. I'll give him this bag of figs instead of taking them up the hill." I hand him the bag of figs. He looks in ... Guy - "What are they?" Me - "They are fresh figs. It's a fruit, kinda sweet." Guy - "How do I eat them?" Me - "You can peel them or eat them whole." *Pause* Guy - "Are they organic?" ONLY in Berkley.

Foster City is one of the nicest places to live in the SF Bay Area. I drive thru it at least once…read morea week. That's because Hwy 92 runs thru it, as it connects to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge. Foster City was named after T. Jack Foster. It was built in the 1960's, that's why everything is modern. Foster City was a planned community. They set aside space for parks and recreation, shopping centers, and schools. A unique feature of the city is it's beautiful lagoon system. The city has it's own police and fire depts, but I don't think it has a hospital.

I have been a resident of Foster City for 57 years it has given me the opportunity to start my dog…read morewalking business and I'm thriving! The city has been excellent working with me! They approved my 7th Anniversary Picnic Celebration at Gull Park on July 29th!

Our class came for a field trip because we were studying sewage treatment…read more The staffs were great - we had a great tour around the facility and it comes with a staff that explains each treatment. Really valuable information when studying science class! The facility was clean and there are some brochures by the front counter! The staffs were happy to give us some of them. They were bathrooms available together with shower rooms! Parking was not a problem. Coming from Daly City, it'll take about 30-45 minutes (maybe I was driving slow?)! My classmates and I were so glad - we came here!

I love this building…read more There is something so reassuring about it. It's unassuming and grounded, and regularly hosts accessible events. Recently I went to the Haight Street Art Center's Forever Grateful exhibition here, and I was reminded about the special nature of this space. San Francisco County Fair Building is versatile and it magically greets you before you enter the epicness of Golden Gate park. I appreciate that the concrete walls keep it nice and cool (especially during SF's recent heat wave). Despite being an older building - I have always found it well maintained. I think it speaks to San Francisco. There is no pretension about this space. There is nothing wowing or over the top. It doesn't pretend to be something it isn't. It invites a plethora of different kind of events - where anybody and everybody is welcome. I have so many wonderful memories here and I have always left wancing. Trust.

It was the first time I attended the 2024 Annual Dahlia Show, and it was a wonderful way to spend a…read moreSaturday morning. We got there a little past 10:00am and it was already pretty crowded. As we admired dahlias of all arrangements, colors, and sizes, we saw judges going around putting colored stickers on the submissions. By the time we left, it was packed with people of all ages. I would definitely come back next year, especially since it was free admission!

Visited Sunset Reservoir this evening to catch the sunset, and it was breathtaking. The panoramic…read moreviews include the Pacific Ocean, Sunset District, Richmond District, Golden Gate Bridge, and the iconic Sutro Tower rising above Twin Peaks. The colorful sunset over the city made for a memorable experience and one of the most striking sunset views in San Francisco.

At around sunset, neighbors come out to walk their dogs and look at the sky just a little above…read moreground... The view of the ocean, beautiful sunset and Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day is awe-inspiring, making all of us feeling grateful to be in this beautiful city!