I am always up for discovering new spots I haven't been to in Norcal, Bay area specifically. I had…read moreno idea Richmond had a beach! Point Molate Beach park is a somewhat hidden spot right off 580. There are picnic benches, and steep grassy area. You can get down to the sand at a couple spots with care and ninja like agility (LOL). I enjoyed some time here on a Friday morning. The views of the water and the beautiful San Rafael-Richmond bridge is one of my favorite sites in the Bay. The park wasn't crowded. The parking lot is small. The port-o-potty was surprisingly well maintained and was just cleaned when I arrived. There was some construction going on. After some research, turns out a pedestrian and bike path is coming sometime in 2027. I honestly have no complaints. I'm happy to find a nice, secluded spot to get away and take in some beautiful views. I plan to return again sometime soon.

Nature and bay come together here with breathtaking views. Drive the road to the end and have lunch…read moreat the park tables or on out to The Sailing Goat. View the bay, see deer and Osprey (sea eagles) nesting. Easy access at the last exit heading west to San Rafael. just before getting on the Richmond/San Rafael bridge.

This "Community Center " goes for weeks/months with nothing other than the Monthly Drive through…read morefood bank. I live at Tara Hills Mobil Manor which borders their property. THMM is a senior retirement community with many low income residents. Many of the residents are on Social Security and the surrounding area has many low income seniors as well. For many years the Contra Costa Food Bank has been handing out food once a month to low income people in the parking lot of the facility. While the facility is owned by the County they have allowed The Fathers House, a church to hand out the food supplied by the food bank. The 200 plus families that received food this morning, were informed that Contra Costa County will no longer allow the distribution of food at the site. This makes no sense. The facility has no programs during the day on a weekly basis. The ball field is empty when games are not scheduled. I live next to the area the rode is seldom used. I doubt seriously that the surrounding food distribution sites will be able to absorb the families who are no longer able to receive food from this facility. How far can low income people afford to drive with the high cost of gas. Some even walk to pick up food. I went there today, there were many older people there, not young people who are able to work, retired, low income mostly. We were not given a reason, just told we cannot come back in January. I would like to know who do we talk to in order to at least be listened to and a reason for the loss of a place that serves and contributes to our Seniors and other low income groups.

Driving down San Pablo Ave, I was reminded by an old beat up sign of the existence of this…read morecommunity center where I played softball and took ballet lessons and painting classes (many many years ago). Montara Bay Community center and neighboring softball fields are situated between three sub-divisions - Montalvin, Tara Hills, and Bayview park in an unincorporated part of West Contra Costa County (on the border of Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo) near Montalvin park and across the creek from Seaview Elementary which recently closed. The glory days, if there ever were any, are gone and from what I can tell it is only currently being used by the Tara Hills little league. Which is at least a good thing since apparently Measure AA spent 200K in the 80's to fix the fields up. It was sad to see the area so beat up as the neighboring creek in particular is a constant project for environmental groups.

A friend took my husband and me to spend a day at Point San Pablo. It was an amazing and beautiful…read moreplace. As we drove up the "long and winding road" we all felt our cares and stress from the San Francisco traffic fall away. We ate at the restaurant, listened to some great jazz in the bar area and had fun walking around the property. Our friend discovered two burning man sculptures that have found permanent homes here. On was a tall steel structure that had a steel tree on top of it. It was really nice but when we walked inside it....OMG, we were transported to another world or an alternate reality, I don't know which but it was astonishingly beautiful inside this tiny room. I will attach some photos. The other burning man sculpture was a metal globe, hard to describe. It was nice and was at the end of a long road in a beautiful spot.

I was out this weekend showing my friend the brighter side of Richmond when we wandered into Point…read moreSan Pablo. It's on the back of an oil refinery (which sounds more ominous than it actually is) and is home to the Point San Pablo Yacht Club and the East Brother Island B&B. Getting to point San Pablo is like going back in time. It's completely untouched from the days when it was inhabited by factory workers (their homes remain boarded up). The sometimes gravel road is long and winding, and it's almost like going on a historical tour of Richmond. It's amazing because you can see how much promise the city actuallly holds if someone would just invest in development of the area. There is so much amazing greenery and the ocean views are unbelievable. At one point you can get a full view of the Richmond/San Raphael Bridge (Who knew it was that long). It's a cool place to stop by on your way somewhere else. It's not much for hiking since everything is gated and access is so limited, but the sunset is totally worth it.

The residents have apparently been able to save quite a bit of money avoiding paying the entrance…read morefee at the gun range up the street and doing all their recreational shooting within the confines of this wonderful, upbeat, happy community.

The people here give you the time needed to mail your packages. I've been coming here since 1991…read moreand I love the staff. I use this Post Office several times a month. I count on it! Thank you to the staff!

I like that it's small and not usually too busy. I miss the original clerks (from 40 years ago) but…read moreI do like those that were here two weeks ago when I bought stamps.

The thought of going to the post office is scarey. Why? Let me tell you:…read more 1. There's almost always a line. 2. It may be a short line but you can be there for 20 minutes with only 3 people in line. 3. Once you see the line you realize how unimportant your package or mail is. (eh, I'll pick up my package some other time) Now, understanding that the post office will be slow. I volunteered to go with the Boyfriend and do his errands. I'm pretty patient when it comes to lines -especially when I have no place to be at a certain time. The Boyfriend how ever is incredibly impatient when it comes to lines. Within 2-3 minutes standing there and listening in on some of the people's concerns and questions at each station, he realizes it was going to be a long long wait. What doesn't help is that the staff seems to be moving extra slow. After only a few minutes, we decided to leave without getting stamps -our main reason of being there. The office is a bit run down but not messy. No parking lot available so please find a parking on the main street. So basically, we never gave it a chance. Patience isn't one of our virtues.

The tiny worker lady here totally disregarded my request about my package like she didnt hear me…read more However, she talks more than necessary and in a robotic computer manner. I dont think shes looking to be helpful, but just to get the job done. I didnt bother arguing or mentioning it, just mentally thinking "she got problems" in my head. She doesn't look happy with the job but why take it up on me?

you email them about a pop up message with a blank screen they assume its your phone when it isnt,…read more they take no responsibility what the stupid app. they have no idea the meaning of apologizing just excuses not to do anything: California Lottery Customer Service -JL California Lottery Customer Service - JW how can you rake a screen shot of something their system wont let you.

Wish I have an opportunity to redeem my victory ticket at this place !…read morePlease give me a chance God I'm too frickin tired with bunch of stupid bad lucks and negative energy , let me die if you can't give me a little luck as motivation to me

I would 1000% recommend, worked with SSG Joseph for recruiting. The first time I took the test I…read morescored a 27. She's been patient with me even though we've been communicating almost a little over a month. She even helped me study and gave me her tips and tricks. Now I proudly passed my Asvab with a 91 after taking another practice test and getting a 67. If you want to join, talk to SSG Joseph and she'll be with you every step of the way. You will learn everything about the army and she will give you the whole rundown.

I highly recommend comming into the army recruiting station in hilltop. Staff Sergeant Ryan was…read moremore than helpful in giving me the information i was looking for about the army. We talked about college oppertunties, benefits, and jobs. He helped me get my current MOS as a 15R AH64 Apache helicopter mechanic and I couldn't be happier with the job I chose. If your thinking about joining and or just gathering information about the army this is the place to do it.