Dude! I'll try and make this short…read more I was at the Federal Building a few blocks away having possibly signs of a stroke (it wasn't and I'm fine). They were called and arrived shortly after...ahhh quick. Two paramedics first and then a cavalry of firefighters all with intent to help. They get me to the ambulance and hook me up, asking a bunch of questions all the while making me as relaxed and calm as I could be...perfect. Their professionalism was showing all the while. The driver had a good time with the lights and sirens, not needed but why not. Arrived at the hospital and they made sure I was placed in good hands with a seamless transition. Much appreciated. After my release from the hospital I was walking back to my car and unexpectedly walked by their firehouse. I stopped to wait for them to back up their fire engine and one of the fireman recognized me from the morning. He came out and asked me how I was doing. He didn't have to do that but he did! That's straight kindness. Last words...God bless you all at Station 3.

Showing sum love.. my Mah really appreciates your service and so do I.. wish I could have seen u…read moreguys growing up.. tossing a football back n forth.. got stuck in alameda cuz it's "safe" ;-))

We attended the season opener for the bay area derby this past weekend. This venue is used for…read morevarious events, and the setting seemed ideal for the roller derby, with some old school charm and a casual and carefree atmosphere. Though it felt like being in a high school gym, so I'm not sure how effective the space would be for other types of events. It's a fairly small auditorium with three levels of seating, and views are ideal from almost anywhere. Though the seats are outdated, they were comfortable enough. We had fun watching the players competing on the floor, and sound was sufficient through the speakers. Snacks, drinks, and merchandise were available for purchase in the lobby. There were no lines or waiting for the all-gender restrooms. And parking was free and easy nearby.

First time in this venue, very unorganized & outdated…read more There's parking behind the building and across the street, however is not clear where to park or if it's public parking or if you are going to get tow... it was free and public , but had to take a chance ... The venue has very slippery floor not ideal for a concert, the security and ticket people were not organized, they let some girls in to "USE THE BATHROOM " no one bother to check their tickets nor to do the screening like everyone else , they just let them in because they claim they really have to go to the bathroom, they didn't get their purses or bodies checked like everyone else, they went right in. The seats are old & uncomfortable , there's wires everywhere, that they seemed dangerous, since some people bring children to the events. The bathrooms were clean :) the venue & security were not even a 1 !!! What was a 5 is the fact that they let food vendors lined up after the concert, you can find all kinds of food such as hotdogs, tacos, cemitas etc..

Very good service! I called in a hazard on some SFPUC equipment and the officer came and called the…read morecity for me because I was worried that someone would get injured! While I can't share specifics due to the worry that the public will get hurt on said hazard I can say that they are very professional over here!

Troop 89 invites you to take the first steps on the exciting Boy Scout trail. We encourage you to…read morevisit a troop meeting and check-out our action-packed program. Come join us for the adventure of your lifetime. Troop 89 - where eagles soar! Troop Meetings Troop 89 meets Tuesdays at 7:00-8:30pm at the Lum School multi-purpose room (Otis Drive at Sandcreek Way). Troop History Troop 89, the ecology troop, was chartered in 1964 in the Alameda Council BSA. Over the past fifty years our troop has served hundreds of boys and awarded over 80 Eagle Awards (Boy Scouting's highest rank). Troop Program Troop 89 is a boy run troop and our program succeeds on the efforts of our youth leadership. The Scouting program emphasizes character building, active citizenship, community service, physical fitness, leadership development and outdoor education. Troop 89 has a strong high adventure based program which includes weekly meetings, monthly campouts, and long term summer camping. Favorite troop activities include camping, backpacking, rockclimbing, cycling, rafting and canoeing, snow sports and much more. For more information please visit our website: www.troop89alameda.webs.com

It's a dangerous job especially in a neighborhood densely packed with housing, narrow streets and…read morealleys. While I rode shotgun running errands with my realtor neighbor (he has the most interesting stories about the houses and parties he's been to), I jumped out to buy a SFFD T-shirt for my son. Every firehouse has its own logo T-shirt, proceeds support the station and it's cool to collect them. If you have a child or niece or nephew who seems to have everything, get one of these shirts. You'll support the SFFD and your kid will get bragging rights!

"Fire, Fire, Fire." I'm always on fire when I walk pass the fire department... just thinking about…read morethe firemen makes me hot. Hoses, ladders, and poles...oh my goodness... HOT FIRE BELOW ;-)! No hook-and-ladder can be found at this fire station, just a fire engine, rescue/medic, good-lookin' firemen, a chef, and one fire woman :-)! With the station just half a block away from my apartment, I hear the sirens every 10 minutes (when I'm home chillin'), but it doesn't bother me. Once I hear the engine coming, I drop whatever I am doing, run to a window to check it out. A few minutes later, I will hear it coming up the hill, I will drop whatever I am doing and run to the window and check it out...again! Some of the firemen are so f'ing sexy, I almost want to start a "fake" fire (a small one) in the apartment so they can come and save the day! Okay, maybe thinking about it is alright, but not actually doing it. If it's a 1st Alarm Fire, Fire Engine Co #28 is the first to respond and I just realized that is why the engine is out all the time. A fun fact: engines are staffed with 1 officer and 3 firefighters. On nice, sunny nights and days, a few firemen can be spotted throwing the football around on the sidewalk. If you're lucky, they may even ask you to play with them ;-)!

Need to report Graffiti? Some damn Mission hipster dumped their unwanted shit on the corner, or…read morepissing on the sidewalk near their favorite bar creating a mess in your hood? Call 415-28-CLEAN (415-282-5326). A great service brought to you by the San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW). Depending on how busy they are, the issue will be taken care of within a day. Program the number into your cell phone. I did, and when I see something that gets my goat I make a call. Trust. They know me by voice. Update: I t has been reported that Marina folk are just as bad about corner dumping and even worst when it comes to sidewalk urination near bars. Stop that shit!

So a couple months ago someone dumped an old, beat up gigantic couch on the sidewalk right under my…read morebedroom window. For two nights, usually between the hours of 2-5 a.m., I got to hear people having sex on the couch, dealing drugs on the couch, snoring on the couch... you get the point. After 2 days of coming to work looking haggard and exhausted, I decided to call 28-Clean and complain. In just a few hours two burly guys from the city rolled up and hauled the couch of sin away. This is a wonderful free service that I have used a couple of times since for other dumping in my area. They have always been really responsive and even come on the weekend if it's a big enough issue.

During the extensive amount of research that comprises "Trip Planning Cathy," I learned about the…read moreTaiwan Visitors Association before my trip to Taiwan at the end of Feb. I sent my boyfriend down during a weekday to check it out, expecting to only get a few maps. Instead, he came back home with a treasure trove - the aforementioned maps, but also pamphlets on local festivals (we went during the Lantern Festival - highly recommended!), free tickets to the National Palace Museum, free souvenirs from a chain of airport duty free shops (we got a box of cookies and a box of guava candy), and EasyCards for the Taipei subway with 50NTD already loaded on them! In total they saved us about $25 and many hours of confusion! The free souvenirs were a limited time offer (our coupons had a Feb 28 expiration date), and I'm not sure if the other freebies were limited as well. Regardless, if you are planning a trip to Taiwan I would definitely come to the visitors association to talk to the friendly staff and get some recommendations. We weren't originally going to visit the National Palace Museum (we're not "museum" folk so much as "eat four meals a day" folk) but I'm glad we took their recommendation - it was the perfect rainy day activity.

These guys are amazing. They have a great location and their team is one of the leaders in the…read moreWing. Their classes are professional, well run and extremely valuable.

An excellent organization focused on Search and Rescue. Squadron 188 excels as top squadron for…read morethe past three years in a row. They have a brand new 2012 Cessna 182 with the Garmin G-1000. I know that they are always looking for pilots.