The 916-327-2445 number does not work. I have problems with getting my CNA license started. I have…read morecalled several times and even tried right when they opened at 9am. Left a couple voicemails and never got a call back. It keeps saying there's a high call volume, but I have waited over half an hour several times at different points in the day. Feels impossible to reach anyone.

CDPH is a State facility located near I-580 & Marina Bay Parkway in Richmond,CA. It's a large…read morecampus, with various facilities and offices. I come here mainly to submit lab specimens for hospitals, clinics and labs. For me, this is a health and environmental testing facility. CDPH has strict security, and you need a reason for entry. Guidelines for submission require logging samples. All procedures must be followed. Cutoff time is 4pm, and State employees go home on time. Okay, currently mask wear is required in all medical facilities. But when I asked the guard, he said mask wear (for Covid) is optional inside CDPH. The VRDL* is inside this place. I suggest you wear a mask and be vax'd. Otherwise, nice clean facility and polite staff. ------------------------------------ *VRDL = Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory

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.

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?

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.

It's a nice cute small library but I'm not sure if libraries have changed since when I used to go…read morebut everyone including the libraries here are just talking at full volume, people are talking on their phones, some were even blasting music loudly on their headphones to the point where I could hear them 10 feet+ away. It's not a great place to study or focus but if you're just looking for a place to hang out it's great.

Lately I been coming to this library due to how the inside and outside of the building is…read morewonderful. You would not believe this library was caught on fire. Since the fire and re-opening the library still attracts people to come inside to check out books, studied, or nap (I seen someone catching up sleep but dare not to snore). The librarian was polite on informing what been going on with the library since it re-opening. I was informed about events the library are holding. I have one good question: why is this the only library that provides ear plugs?

First of all, the City of El Cerrito just rocks. It has not one but two BART stations, it is well…read moremaintained and seems to move forward effectively and with purpose. With a host of businesses (some box-type) I can get so much done around-town, supporting the city tax base. The El Cerrito Police Department leads and excels in many areas: - diversity, diversity - diversity - the amount of in-service training that their officers undergo - it is a full-featured department for it's size with a dedicated motor / traffic unit, a robust volunteer contingent in-house forensics and much more. YES, they do city events (like someone mentioned) and this engagement with the community is priceless... The fact that you do not hear sirens / police cars are not speeding through town 24 hours a day should tell you something... the city is SAFE. I have to give credit to the officers and staff (some of them volunteers) at the El Cerrito CA Police Department - they are an example in so many ways. Other police agencies should take notice.

My tricycle was stolen In Berkeley. We smartly had an Apple Air Tag installed on the bike. With the…read morehelp from the El Cerrito Police Department in particular Officer Nirajan Chand my triycle is home where she belongs. Thank you ;-)

they canceled my medicaid despite my clearly still qualifying. i tried to reason with them and…read morepoint out the many reasons (rules and regulations) why I still qualified over many conversations with multiple employees including 'supervisors', but they refused to listen and literally just said if i didn't like it, i could request a hearing. well i did, and the judge immediately sided with me and pointed out to them that their 'evidence' that they used to try and defend their canceling my insurance actually proved exactly why it should not have been cancelled in the first place. great job guys. Edit: Now they've retaliated by closing my benefitscal account, cancelling my ebt card, and took a long time to process a change that would result in higher benefits. And although I know it's in my file that I use TTY, workers keep spam calling me via voice call, even in response to emails I've sent specifically asking them to use TTY compatible device/service, like it really seems like some sick joke! and I complained about this to the "ADA Facilities and Public Access Coordinator" and all she said was "I am not clear exactly what the problem is at this point" and "I am not clear exactly what this issue is." The *ADA Facilities and Public Access Coordinator* is not clear what the problem is when it's in my records that I use TTY and workers keep calling me via voice, even though they know I use TTY (as they are also responding to emails specifically noting this)?? THEN GET ANOTHER JOB! I'm "not clear" how ANYONE could not understand what the problem is when county workers insist on calling via voice to someone who's noted to use TTY, let alone an ADA officer!

They are amazing here! So sweet in person and over the phone. They make it quick and easy, but also…read morekeeping a smile on their face and a positive great attitude all around. The entire process has been great! Thank you and keep up the great work.