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East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
Don’t miss out on the Autumn Lights Festival presented by the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt. With a live virtual behind the scenes event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you’ll get to enjoy the beautiful gardens in their lit up splendor and get to hear from local artists and collaborators.
We've also got the Akoma outdoor market featuring black and brown farmers, vendors, artists and more, thanks to @blackculturalzone
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
October 16-22
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
Don’t miss out on the Autumn Lights Festival presented by the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt. With a live virtual behind the scenes event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you’ll get to enjoy the beautiful gardens in their lit up splendor and get to hear from local artists and collaborators. Don’t miss it!
Friday 10/16
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
12pm Oakland Metro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee: How to Bring Your Business and Brand Online with Square
5pm The UC Theatre Save Our Stages Fest
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center The Sky This Month
7pm The Gardens at Lake Merritt Autumn Lights Festival
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
Saturday 10/17
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10am UC Botanical Garden The Apple: Flower to Fruit Botany and Crafts
10:30am Oakland Public Library OPL Kids: Baby Bounce
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
5pm The UC Theatre Save Our Stages Fest
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm The Gardens at Lake Merritt Autumn Lights Festival
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
9pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 10/18
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9am-2pm Jack London Oakland Square Farmer's Market
9am-3pm Black Cultural Zone AKOMA Outdoor Market
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
5pm The UC Theatre Save Our Stages Fest
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
7pm The Gardens at Lake Merritt Autumn Lights Festival
Monday 10/19
10:30am Oakland Public Library OPL Kids: Preschool Rhymes
5pm Oakland Public Library Litquake 2020 // The Root Slam: Working People's Section
Tuesday 10/20
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9am Jack London Oakland ACTC OAAP Public Hearing
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 10/21
10am Oakland Public Library Check Your Shelf Podcast: Fall Oakland History Miniseries
1130am Diversity Career Group Sacramento Career Fair
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Thursday 10/22
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10am Berkeley Chamber Berkeley Business Bootcamp
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, the Alameda Fairgrounds is hosting Mele Hawai’i Live. Come enjoy a getaway to the isles with great live music featuring Bay Area artist.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
October 9-15
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, the Alameda Fairgrounds is hosting Mele Hawai’i Live. Come enjoy a getaway to the isles with great live music featuring Bay Area artist.
Friday 10/9
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
5:30pm Jack London Oakland Trivia Night
6pm Oakland Central AMP Oakland Virtual Concert TuBeNu Cultural Gatherers
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
6pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Mele Hawai’i Live
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
Saturday 10/10
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Oakland Public Library OPL Kids: Baby Bounce
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
9pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 10/11
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9am-2pm Jack London Oakland Square Farmer's Market
9am-3pm Black Cultural Zone AKOMA Outdoor Market
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
2pm Sunset Arcade Open Air Roller Disco
3pm Oakland Public Library Help for Renters
3pm Oakland Roots Justice Match
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
Monday 10/12
10:30am Oakland Public Library OPL Kids: Bedtime Stories
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Tuesday 10/13
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center An Evening Cruise to the Center of the Milky Way (and back)
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 10/14
10am Oakland Public Library Check Your Shelf Podcast: Fall Oakland History Miniseries
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
5pm Oakland Zoo Cocktails & Conservation Taking Action for Wildlife One Drink at a Time
Thursday 10/15
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, the Alameda Fairgrounds is putting on a Drive-Thru Haunted House. The Oakland Aviation Museum is also putting on a 'Not So Silent' Walking Tour of the Solent Flying Boat. Wear a mask and stay safe!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
October 2-8
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, the Alameda Fairgrounds is putting on a Drive-Thru Haunted House. The Oakland Aviation Museum is also putting on a 'Not So Silent' Walking Tour of the Solent Flying Boat. Wear a mask and stay safe!
Friday 10/2
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
6pm Oakland Central AMP Oakland Livestream Benefit Concert featuring Briget Boyle!
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Family Hike: Bats!
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Concert: Sublime With Rome
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
Saturday 10/3
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Oakland Public Library OPL Kids: Baby Bounce
12pm Oakland Aviation Museum ‘Not so Silent' Solent Flying Boat Outdoor Walk Around Tour
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
8pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive in Movie: Temple of Doom
9pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 10/4
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9AM-2PM Jack London Oakland Square Farmer's Market
10am Alameda County Fairgrounds Exotic Bird Mart & Expo
11am Temescal District Picnic on Telegraph
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
Monday 10/5
10:30am Oakland Public Library OPL Kids: Preschool Rhymes
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Tuesday 10/6
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 10/7
10am Oakland Public Library Check Your Shelf Podcast: Fall Oakland History Miniseries
10:30am Oakland Public Library OPL Kids: Hora de cuentos
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Thursday 10/8
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
7pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Haunted House: Pirates of Emerson
East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, the Alameda County Fairground is playing the 90’s classic, Clueless at their drive in movie event. Children’s Fairyland is also hosting a virtual Celebrity Storytime with Oakland’s own, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
September 25-October 1
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, the Alameda County Fairground is playing the 90’s classic, Clueless at their drive in movie event. Children’s Fairyland is also hosting a virtual Celebrity Storytime with Oakland’s own, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal. Show your support and join in!
Friday 9/25
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
4pm Berkeley Old Time Music Hosted Jams - Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
5:30pm Berkeley Old Time Music Eddie Bond, David Greely, Evie Ladin Band, Tony Thomas
6pm Oakland Central AMP Oakland Livestream Benefit Concert featuring Collectivity!
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
6pm Alameda Porch Music
6pm pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyers in the Library - Tax Attorney
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center Planetary Defense: Avoiding a Cosmic Catastrophe
8pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive-In Movie: Clueless
Saturday 9/26
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
11am Berkeley Old Time Music Workshops - Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
5:30 PM Jack London Trivia Night
5:30pm Berkeley Old Time Music Jake Blount, Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin, Sq. Butter, Plaid Strangers
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
6:30pm Children's Fairyland Celebrity Storytime
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Chabot Space & Science Center Lunar Landing Sites, Past and Future
9pm Chabot Space & Science Center International Observe the Moon Night Virtual Telescope Viewing
9pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Subtronics w/ Calcium & Level Up
Sunday 9/27
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9AM-2PM Jack London Oakland Square Farmer's Market
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
3pm pm Oakland Public Library Help for Renters
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
Monday 9/28
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Tuesday 9/29
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 9/30
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Thursday 10/1
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
6pm Oakland Public Library Online: Women* Bike Book Club
September 2020 East Bay Market Report
Comparing the second week of August (before the fires) to the fourth week (deep in crisis), the Inner East Bay market actually saw a small increase…
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East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, the Oakland Public Library and League of Women Voter’s will be hosting a presentation of the pros and cons of several different propositions and measures that will be on the Oakland ballot. Be an informed voter and tune in.
Wear a mask and stay safe!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
September 18-September 24
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, the Oakland Public Library and League of Women Voter’s will be hosting a presentation of the pros and cons of several different propositions and measures that will be on the Oakland ballot. Be an informed voter and tune in.
Wear a mask and stay safe!
Friday 9/18
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
6pm Alameda Porch Music
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Family Hike
Saturday 9/19
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
9:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 9/20
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9AM-2PM Jack London Oakland Square Farmer's Market
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
Monday 9/21
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Tuesday 9/22
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
2PM Jack London Oakland Virtual Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council Meeting
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 9/23
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
7pm Oakland Public Library Be an Informed Voter!
Thursday 9/24
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: César E. Chávez Branch
2:30pm Berkeley Chamber Business Education Workshop Stress Management: Best Practices for the Workplace
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
5:30-8pm Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
6pm Oakland Public Library Recycle a Bicycle with Cycles of Change
East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
Did you know that The UC Theatre has an outdoor street bar every Friday and Saturday night? Check out Out Front at The UC for drinks and dining fun.
Wear a mask and stay safe!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
September 11-September 17
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
Did you know that The UC Theatre has an outdoor street bar every Friday and Saturday night? Check out Out Front at The UC for drinks and dining fun.
Wear a mask and stay safe!
Friday 9/11
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10am Jack London Oakland Virtual Business Coffee Hour
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
5:30pm Jack London Oakland Trivia Night
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
6pm Alameda Porch Music
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center The Sky This Month
Saturday 9/12
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm-10pm The UC Theatre Out Front Community Outdoor Drinks & Dining
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
9:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 9/13
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
3pm Oakland Public Library Help for Renters
Monday 9/14
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
BART Schedule Change
City of Berkeley Pool Reopens
Tuesday 9/15
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
10:30am Berkeley Chamber Berkeley Business Forum: Future of Childcare in Berkeley
11am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
3:30pm Oakland Public Library For Teens: National Hispanic Heritage Month Craft at Home with Rachel Palacios
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
6:30pm Oakland Public Library Montclair Book Club
6:30pm Oakland Public Library Roots-eye View: A Story of Oakland in Trees
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 9/16
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
5pm Oakland Public Library Latinx Kidlit Past and Future
5pm Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies Israel and the Great Powers: The Case of China
Thursday 9/17
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10am Oakland Chamber of Commerce From Words to Action: A Practical Guide to Operationalizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: César E. Chávez Branch
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
5PM Oakland Public Library Changing Academia Forever: Black Student Leaders Analyze the Movement They Led
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
What the Heck is Sewer Lateral Compliance?
Did you know that a Sewer Later Compliance Certificate is necessary when buying a house in East Bay? Learn all about what a sewer lateral is, and how you can get compliant.
What You Need to Know About Sewer Lateral Compliance:
A guide for East Bay Home Buyers
If you are planning to buy a house in the East Bay, you may have heard people talk about sewer lateral compliance. It seems like it must be important, but what exactly is it?
You’ve come to the right place! We’re here to fill you in on everything you need to know about Sewer Lateral Compliance in the East Bay. A quick word of warning, we will be discussing sewage and plumbing. We’ll keep it as clean as possible, but waste management can be...a messy topic.
Plumbing System Basics
Every home has a plumbing system. Water comes into the home, and waste goes out of the home. It is that simple. In some parts of the country, water might come in via a well, and waste might go out to a septic tank. However, in more urban environments, such as the East Bay, a City utilities system is fairly common. Water will come into the home from the local City water department, and waste will return to the City for treatment.
In the East Bay, these City utilities are administered by the East Bay Municipal Utility District, or EBMUD. They are the water department. It’s their job to make sure we all have clean water for our homes, and for removing and treating wastewater.
Each home’s internal plumbing system connects to the City via a Main pipe. The pipe that connects your home’s waste system to the City Main waste pipe is called the sewer lateral. It runs from your house out to meet the City Main, wherever it may be. In most cases, the City Main is buried underground in the street in front of your house.
The homeowner is fully responsible for the sewer lateral until the point it hits the City Main. While the pipe itself may go under sidewalks, streets, and even a neighbor’s property on its journey to the Main, the care and maintenance always falls back on the homeowner.
Why do we need to replace sewer laterals?
Ok, now we know what a sewer lateral is, but what is this compliance you keep hearing about? A large number of homes in the East Bay were built in the 1920s-1940s and are getting up there in age. The original sewer lateral pipes were made out of cast iron in smaller pieces that were joined together to create the full length needed. Nearly a century later, they aren’t holding up very well. They’ve been especially susceptible to rusting and root intrusion. The joins have separated and shifted over time and most of the systems had lots of leaks. Environmental studies were basically showing that a lot of waste was seeping into the groundwater and getting into the Bay. Not an ideal situation.
The local governments needed to come up with a way to fix the leaking waste water issue, but mandating that everyone fix their pipes all at once could become really burdensome on their residents, and could be really difficult to oversee. They decided that the best way to ensure proper repairs were done would be by instituting a Point of Sale Ordinance. A Point of Sale Ordinance is a law that gets triggered when a home sells. In this case, when a home is sold in the East Bay, it needs to have a Sewer Lateral Certificate from EBMUD in order to close.
How to get a compliance certificate?
In order to obtain a compliance certificate, EBMUD will schedule a pressure test of your sewer lateral. They will come out to the property, hook up to the sewer lateral and inject water under high pressure through the pipe.
If you don’t have any leaks, congratulations! They’ll issue a compliance certificate.
If a leak is found, you’ll need to either repair the leaking portion, or replace the entire pipe. Since most pipes don’t have just one weak point that leaked, a full replacement is usually necessary.
How much does sewer lateral replacement cost?
The cost of replacing sewer lateral depends upon various aspects. On an average sized lot that is 5000 square feet on relatively flat land, you can expect the cost of replacement to range between seven and eight thousand dollars. If your home is on a larger than average lot, or if it is on a difficult to access hilly slope, you may have increased costs.
If you’re at the top of a slope, the City Main may not actually be out in front of your home. Your sewer lateral might run behind your house, under your backyard, under your neighbor’s backyard, under their house and out to the street in front of them to join the City Main downhill from you. In that case, your sewer lateral is incredibly long and replacing it can cost twice as much.
Who pays for Sewer Lateral Replacement?
EBMUD has no preference for who pays to get a Sewer Lateral Compliance Certificate. They just want a certificate to be in place before a home closes. It is a fully negotiable item between buyers and sellers. That said, we have been in a sellers’ market for a number of years in the East Bay. Multiple offers are the norm, and most homes end up selling well above the asking price. Given these circumstances, the seller is not particularly incentivized to spend any money they don’t have to.
Now buyers may be willing to take on the responsibility and costs of obtaining Sewer Lateral Compliance, but from a practical standpoint, a buyer shouldn’t really perform work on a property that they don't yet own. What happens if the buyer pays $8000, gets the job done, and for some reason, at the last minute, the sale falls apart? They have just paid to improve someone else’s home, and there’s little chance that money will be coming back to them.
Time Extensions
The local governments recognized that the timing around this whole process could lead to some awkward situations, so decided to allow an extension. For buyers that want to take on the responsibility and cost of the sewer lateral compliance, they can apply for a time extension certificate that allows them up to six months after the closing to get the work done and bring the sewer lateral into compliance. The catch is that they require a $4,500 refundable deposit in order to get this extension.
So if you are the buyer of the house, you not only have to cover the cost of the actual repair work, but you will also need to have $4,500 set aside at the close of escrow that you're going to give to EBMUD. Once the work is complete and EMBUD has issued a compliance certificate, they will refund that $4500 deposit. But for home buyers that may not have been expecting all of these additional costs, the additional thousands of dollars needed at the time of closing could be a nasty surprise.
Berkeley Exception
The City of Berkeley has actually made it easier on home buyers and has created an exception that will allow them to receive a time exception without an additional deposit. If a buyer has already enlisted a contractor to perform the necessary replacement work, and can provide a signed contract with said contractor, Berkeley will waive the $4,500 deposit requirement.
Now your specific contractor may have deposit requirements before they will issue a contract and this may be a few thousand dollars to 50% of the total cost of the repair work. This would just be a part of the cost of repair though, and not an additional cost, meaning you don’t need to have quite as much at the closing table.
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Did you know that a Sewer Later Compliance Certificate is necessary when buying a house in East Bay? Learn all about what a sewer lateral is, and how you can get compliant.
East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, we’re looking forward to The Ultimate Lunar Camping Trip (virtual). Make sure you check out the first full farmer’s market at the Eastmont Mall this Saturday at Akoma Outdoor Market. Wear a mask and stay safe!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
September 4-September 10
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
This week, we’re really excited about the SF Bay Brazilian Day Online, Aproveite a bailada, Galera!!!
We’re also excited about the Chabot Space and Science Center virtual event, The Ultimate Lunar Camping Trip .
Make sure you check out the first full farmer’s market at the Eastmont Mall this Saturday at Akoma Outdoor Market.
Wear a mask and stay safe!
Friday 9/4
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
6pm Alameda Porch Music
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Oakland Public Library Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Performance & Poster Launch!
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center The Ultimate Lunar Camping Trip
Saturday 9/5
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
9:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 9/6
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9am-2pm The East Oakland Collective Akoma Outdoor Market
11am-4:30pm BrasArte SF Bay Brazilian Day & Lavagem Festival
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
1pm-5pm Prima Materia Tasting Room Popup
Monday 9/7
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Tuesday 9/8
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Cesar E. Chavez Branch
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 9/9
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Thursday 9/10
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: César E. Chávez Branch
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
5PM City of Oakland Housing, Residential Rent & Relocation Board Full Board Special Meeting
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
National Mai Tai Day!
Did you know that the Mai Tai was originally created here in the East Bay? That's right, on this day in 1944 Victor Bergeron, the founder of Trader Vic's, created this delish rum-based cocktail at his saloon located in Oakland at San Pablo and 65th…
Happy National Mai Tai Day!
August 30
Did you know that the Mai Tai was originally created here in the East Bay? That's right, on August 30, 1944 Victor Bergeron, the founder of Trader Vic's, created this delish rum-based cocktail at his saloon located in Oakland at San Pablo and 65th. While some have taken to celebrating Mai Tai Day on June 30th, we here at That East Bay Life are proud of the origin story and will be celebrating along with Trader Vic's today. Want the real deal Mai Tai? Trader Vics' Emeryville location can hook you up with their signature cocktail for curbside pickup!
East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
Black Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, so if you haven’t yet, go support a local black-owned restaurant. Don’t forget Chinatown's Street Fest Fridays.
Bring a mask and stay safe!!!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
August 28-September 3
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here!
Black Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, so if you haven’t yet, go support a local black-owned restaurant. Don’t forget Chinatown's Street Fest Fridays.
Bring a mask and stay safe!!!
Friday 8/28
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
11am BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
4pm Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Street Fest Fridays
5:30pm Jack London Oakland Trivia Night
6pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyers in the Library-Tax Attorney
6pm Alameda Porch Music
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center Adult Virtual Hike & Sip: Foraging the Edible Forest
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Saturday 8/29
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9:30am BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
4pm QuaranPalooza Livestream Music Festival
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8:45pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Encore Drive-In Nights Featuring METALLICA
9:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Sunday 8/30
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9:30am BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Monday 8/31
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
2pm BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
Tuesday 9/1
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
4pm Build It Green Fall Open House
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 9/2
3pm City of Oakland Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday 9/3
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: César E. Chávez Branch
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
6pm Oakland Public Library Women* Bike Book Club
East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here. This week, there’s plenty to do, and to support.
It’s Black Restaurant Week, so make sure you check out all the great food black-owned restaurants have on offer in the Bay Area.
Bring a mask and stay safe!!!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
August 21-27
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here. This week, there’s plenty to do, and to support.
It’s Black Restaurant Week, so make sure you check out all the great food black-owned restaurants have on offer in the Bay Area.
Bring a mask and stay safe!!!
Friday 8/21
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
11am BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
11:00am Oakland Public Library Summer Reading Prize Book Pick-up: Melrose Branch
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
4pm Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Street Fest Fridays
6pm Alameda Porch Music
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center Chabot's Star Party Spectacular
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Saturday 8/22
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9:30am BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
9:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Sunday 8/23
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9:30am BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Monday 8/24
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
12pm BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Tuesday 8/25
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10am BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: César E. Chávez Branch
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Wednesday 8/26
11am BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
Thursday 8/27
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: César E. Chávez Branch
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm BAMBD CDC BAMBD Fest
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
Black Restaurant Week Explore the Flavors of Bay Area
August 2020 East Bay Market Report
Around the Bay Area, condo markets have typically been softer than house markets since shelter-in-place first came into effect…
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East Bay Weekly Events
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here. This week, there’s plenty to do, and to support. Check out the Feed the Hood “Drive-Up Edition” event put on by the East Oakland Collective…..
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
August 14-20
Your weekly list of fun local East Bay events is here. This week, there’s plenty to do, and to support. Check out the Feed the Hood “Drive-Up Edition” event put on by the East Oakland Collective. Support our furry friends with the Best in Show Event put on by the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society. Don’t forget the Chinatown Street Fest Fridays, happening throughout the month of August.
Bring a mask and stay safe!!!
Friday 8/14
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
4pm Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Street Fest Fridays
5:30pm Jack London Oakland Trivia Night
6pm Alameda Porch Music
6pm Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Best in Show -- Stories from Beyond the Shelter
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Get Ready to Rock with Petty Fever
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center The Sky This Month
8:45pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Drive In Cinema: Men In Black
Saturday 8/15
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
9am The East Oakland Collective Feed the Hood *Drive Up Edition*
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Get Ready to Rock with Petty Fever
8:45pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Drive In Cinema: Madagascar
9:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 8/16
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10am Alameda County Fairgrounds Wildlife Adventures
11am University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Butterflies of the UC Botanical Garden
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyer’s in the Library
5pm East Bay SPCA's Growl, Meow & Wine Online
Monday 8/17
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
Tuesday 8/18
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: César E. Chávez Branch
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
6pm Oakland City Council Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Virtual Open House
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 8/19
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: Melrose Branch
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: 81st Avenue Branch
3pm Oakland City Council Planning Commission Meeting
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center 137 Years of Chabot Space & Science Center in 60 Minutes
Thursday 8/20
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10am Oakland Chamber of Commerce All-Chamber Town Hall: Reopening, Public Health, and Business
12pm Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up: César E. Chávez Branch
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
6pm Oakland City Council August 2020 Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Virtual Meeting
East Bay Weekly Events
Hey East Bay! Your weekly list of fun local events is here. This week we’re especially excited about Chinatown’s StreetFest Fridays. Taking place every Friday in August from 4-8pm, head out for some socially distanced light entertaining and outdoor dining options. Bring a mask and stay safe!!!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
August 7-13
Hey East Bay! Your weekly list of fun local events is here. This week we’re especially excited about Chinatown’s StreetFest Fridays. Taking place every Friday in August from 4-8pm, head out for some socially distanced light entertaining and outdoor dining options. Bring a mask and stay safe!!!
Friday 8/7
12:30pm Oakland Public Library Listening to the Kids: Youth-and Family-Centered Practices at OPL
4PM Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Street Fest Fridays
6pm Alameda Porch Music
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Drive-In Concert
8pm Chabot Space & Science Center Space Current Events and the Long Trip to Mars
Saturday 8/8
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm The Bay Area Japanese Lantern Ceremony for World Peace 2020 Peace Lantern Ceremony
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Drive-In Concert
9:30pm Chabot Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 8/9
12:00pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
Monday 8/10
5pm Oakland City Council Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday 8/11
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
10:30am Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Business Forum
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
6:30pm Oakland Public Library ONLINE: Montclair Book Club
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 8/12
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up
5pm Oakland City Council Design Review Committee
5pm Oakland Zoo Ventana Wildlife Society Condor Program
Thursday 8/13
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm-8pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
7pm-8pm Oakland Public Library For the Advancement of Women": The Women's Club Movement in Oakland
5 Reasons Buyers are Moving to the East Bay from San Francisco-Video
If you've been considering moving to the East Bay from San Francisco recently, you're not alone. There has always been a steady migration from San Francisco to Oakland, Berkeley and other East Bay cities, but we're seeing an even higher uptick in movement now in 2020. We share the top 5 reasons buyers are moving from San Francisco to Oakland, Berkeley and the East Bay.
Are you thinking of leaving San Francisco for the East Bay? You are not alone. Stay tuned for 5 reasons San Franciscans are heading East.
Hi everyone, I'm Simone Koga with That East Bay Life. I'm a Realtor serving Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding communities. I'm constantly putting out new information about that East Bay life so subscribe if you'd like to find out more.
So I've worked with a lot of buyers moving from San Francisco to the East Bay over the years, but this year, in the summer of 2020, there are so many more. And there are some themes that I'm seeing among my clients. Really, we are living in our homes and in our communities differently than we used to. There are different things that we need out of homes and houses and communities and neighborhoods that we didn't necessarily prioritize previously and that's changed a lot about where people want to live. So let me talk to you about the 5 reasons I see most buyers coming over to the East Bay.
We're going to start with a really great one. Number one, SUNSHINE! We have amazing weather in the East Bay. It is usually 5 to 10 degrees warmer in Oakland and Berkeley than it is in San Francisco. Look, I loved living in The City when I did. It was a whole lot of fun. There's a lot to do. But there is a reason that the fog has a name, right? I mean it is just pervasive and it's something that you're not really going to deal with over in the East Bay. We may have our windy and foggy days here and there but they are few and far between, especially when compared to The City. So, if you're looking for great outdoor time, come out East. We've got so much sunshine; it feels great.
We're also not nearly as hot as further inland. Once you cross over the mountain ridge that the Caldecott Tunnel runs through, getting you over to Contra Costa Count, it becomes a whole different climate. It's scorching during the summer over there and air conditioning and pools are very common. They’re not something that you find that much in Oakland and Berkeley. There are a few homes with A/C but it's not often necessary. It's usually in the 60s and 70s here, not very windy, not very foggy. During the summer itmight get up into the 80s. We'll get into the 90’s I think maybe one or two days out of the year and we usually have summer running from April-- Late march is really, really sunny too, but certainly by April-- through October you've got really, really great weather. Then in November through February/ March you can have some rainy months. Even then, it’s a whole lot warmer than San Francisco.
Okay, so for reason number two that most people are moving to the East Bay: there's a really big variety in the types of communities and neighborhoods that we have here. From Berkeley to Oakland to Piedmont to the micro neighborhoods within that. You've got Gaskill and Longfellow in the area that's called NOBE. You've got Rockridge. You've got Thousand Oaks. There are so many neighborhoods! So whatever type of lifestyle you're looking for, you're very likely to find it here. I know a lot of people come over from The City and want to have that same level of walkability. Okay! Live near Piedmont Avenue, off of Solano Avenue, off of College Avenue. There are lots of Avenues that we live around. Or, live in Uptown. You get a whole lot of that walkability. If you're looking for more of a suburban feel, a neighborhood where you're likely to see children riding around on bikes in the streets or people walking their dogs, check out Trestle Glen, Lincoln Highlands, or Westbrae. There are tons of communities that give you that suburban feel but are still about five minutes away from the more urban centers that will give you the walkability. If you're looking to be in a little bit more of a woodsy or remote area, Hey! We've got that too! Come up to Montclair or the Berkeley Hills. There are tons of hills neighborhoods where you feel like you are going to Tahoe or you're going on a retreat when you go home because you're surrounded by woods. You'll see deer all the time and turkey. It's just amazing because you get all these different things within a 10 to 20 minute drive of the rest of it all. Going from El Cerrito down to Alameda takes 20 minutes. You can cover a good number of cities and a good number of neighborhoods and varieties of neighborhoods in no time at all.
Reason number three people are coming over here (this might be a really obvious one for some of you) Housing prices! The average price of a single-family home in San Francisco in June 2020 was $1,800,000. Do you know what the average for Oakland was during the same time? Single-family homes in Oakland in June 2020 averaged $1,080,000 so it's $720,000 less. Berkeley prices are a little bit higher. They averaged $1.3 million for the month of June. Certainly there are communities where you'll see higher than the average in San Francisco too. Piedmont, for example. It's really difficult to get into Piedmont under $2,000,000. There are parts of Oakland, parts of San Leandro, there are parts of Berkeley or El Cerrito that you can find a condo for $500,000. There's a big variety. You get so much more for your money when you come out here. What you would spend for a two bedroom condo in San Francisco $1.4 million will easily get you a three bed, two bath house with a backyard in the East Bay. People are coming over here to get more. These days we're wanting zoom rooms or additional office space or play spaces or backyards because we're spending so much more time at home. People are really thinking ”If i'm gonna pay $1.8 million I might as well get a whole lot for it” or “You know, I don't have $1.8 million. I've got a $1 million dollar budget. Can I find something? Absolutely! In the East Bay, you can find a great home for a million dollars (and you know it's gonna be a million times better than what you could find in San Francisco)
The number four reason I see people moving out here is because there's really great access to the outdoors in the East Bay. There’s the East Bay Regional Park system, Tilden Park and the Redwood Regional Park. There are tons and tons of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails across the East Bay. We have the Bay as well that you can take walks along. Point Richmond or in Emeryville or along the Hayward Shoreline. There's tons and tons to do outdoors here. Consider that we're not living our lives in public indoor spaces anymore, that we're staying at home more, or we're going out into the outdoors for our recreation these days. It's really great to have a ton of options. Not only do we have lots of recreation options right here in the East Bay, you're also a little bit closer when you're going out for a day trip or a weekend away or something like that. So if you're going to go up to Lake Tahoe, go ahead and knock 30 to 45 minutes off of your drive because you don't have to first get out of the City. You're already starting over here. Just zip on the freeway and get on over to Tahoe or Yosemite, or to Napa. It’s really quick from here. It's another reason I see a lot of people moving this way; so they can enjoy the great recreation that we have here in the East Bay and so that they also have easy access to the recreation that Northern California offers as well.
I think the number five reason that people are coming here is because they really do want to stay in the Bay Area. We recognize that San Francisco is a big draw for people. It’'s got great jobs. It's got a lot of culture and nightlife, restaurants, and activities. The rest of the Bay Area has a lot of thriving culture as well. I'd like to think that the East Bay actually has even more to offer. There might be a little bit of a rivalry there ;) There's a lot to offer in the East Bay and while we may not be able to access a lot of those things right now, because we are trying to social distance and and lives our lives a little bit differently I think most of us have a hope that life will return to somewhat normal in the next year or two. When that does happen, we don't want to be too far away. A loot of the local bay area tech firms are allowing people to work from home and so people are going to take advantage of that and be able to work from Barbados, have you guys seen that deal? You can go to barbados and they'll like give you a test and then you can work from home in barbados for a year! But what happens if you decide in a year that “I really don't like my company” or “I don't like the way they've been handling things” or you know “I just want to change in life and I want to my job”. It's a lot harder to do that in Barbados than it would be if you're in the Bay area.I think that's something that people are considering too. That when life does return to normal, they'd rather be closer to San Francisco and the Bay Area for restaurants, for entertainment, for jobs, for ease of travel. I know there are a lot of people that want to be able to travel to Hawaii or travel to Asia with a little bit more ease than they would from the East Coast. There are a lot of really great things that the West Coast gives you access to and if you're going to live on the West Coast for all those reasons, why not explore the East Bay, where you can get a whole lot more bang for your buck? So those are five of the big reasons I’m seeing buyers come over here.
Have you been thinking about moving to the East Bay? If you have questions, or just want to talk over you specific situation, give me a call at 415-706-1586 or email me anytime at simone@simonekoga.com
East Bay Weekly Events
Our social calendars have changed from summer cookouts and parties to Zoom hangouts and Netflix binges this year, but That East Bay Life is still here to share local events, be they mask to mask or virtual.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
July 31 - August 6
Friday 6/26
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
2-4pm Berkeley City Councilmember, Cheryl Davila Virtual Office Hours
4pm Freedom Families Walk and Chalk
6pm Alameda Porch Music
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8pm Chabot Science Center NASA Talk: Advanced Materials and Technologies for NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission and Beyond
8:45pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Pop-Up Drive In Secret Life of Pets
Saturday 8/1
1pm Revolutionary United Front All Power to the People
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm Fearfully Wonderfully Made Black Women's Chart
6:30pm Dream Farm Commons The Afrofuture is Now: Black & BIPOC Immersive storytelling, Art & Gaming
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8:45 Alameda County Fair Grounds Pop-Up Drive In Forest Gump
9:30pm Chabot Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 8/2
9:30am Silk Worm Peace Institute The 75th Commemoration of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Takashi Tanemori, Hiroshima Survivor
12p-2p Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
Tuesday 8/4
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
5:30-7:30pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 Family movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 8/5
11:30am Oakland Public Library Free Meal Pick-Up
7pm Chabot Science Center Mission: Mars - Things you need to know to become a future Mars explorer
7pm Bay Area Book Festival Coming Together When Things Fall Apart: Giving Voice to Emotional Truth in Our Times
Thursday 8/6
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm-8pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
8:45 Alameda County Fair Grounds Pop-Up Drive In Shrek
July 2020 East Bay Market Report
Despite the ongoing health and economic crisis precipitated by COVID-19, the real estate market made a dramatic recovery from the steep decline in April. The median house sales price hit a new high in Q2, and around the Bay Area, high-end homes, in particular, have seen very strong demand.
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East Bay Weekly Events
Our social calendars have changed from summer cookouts and parties to Zoom hangouts and Netflix binges this year, but That East Bay Life is still here to share local events, be they mask to mask or virtual.
This week, show your love to the Oakland Zoo by participating in their silent auction event, LollapaZOOla
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
July 24-30
Our social calendars have changed from summer cookouts and parties to Zoom hangouts and Netflix binges this year, but That East Bay Life is still here to share local events, be they mask to mask or virtual.
We're excited this week for Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive in Concerts and the Oakland Zoo’s silent auction event LollapaZOOla!!!!
Featured Events
Lollapazoola silent auction
Oakland Zoo
7/25 8pm
Show our beloved local zoo your support by bidding on amazing items and unforettable experiences with some of your favorite animals at this silent auction.
Bidding closes at 8pm on 7/25.
Alameda County Fairgrounds Drive in Concert
7/24 & 7/25
Friday evening, pull up and enjoy live cover artists:
Fleetwood Mask (Fleetwood Mac)
Long Time (Boston)
Pretending (The Pretenders)
Saturday evening enjoy the cinematic concert experience especially filmed for drive in audiences across America:
Blake Shelton
Gwen Stefani
Trace Adkins
Remember to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe. Wear a mask, maintain social distance, and wash/sanitize your hands often.
Friday 7/24
10am PJ Zoompalooz Music Festival
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
2-4pm Berkeley City Councilmember, Cheryl Davila Virtual Office Hours
4pm Freedom Families Walk and Chalk
6pm Alameda Porch Music
6pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Drive in Concert
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
8:45 Alameda County Fair Grounds Pop-Up Drive In Dirty Dancing
Saturday 7/25
9am Lake Merritt Plogging (clean up jogging)
10:30am Oakland Public Library Play and Learn
11am Berkeley City Councilmember, Cheryl Davila Virtual Office Hours
4pm Quaranpalooza
4pm Chabot Science Center Bring on the Drum:Drum Making Workshop
6pm Rialto Cinema Elmwood- Virtual Cinema: Stream to Support
6pm Alameda County Fair Grounds Drive in Concert Blake Shelton/Gwen Stefani (Filmed)
7pm Comedy Oakland Live Online
7pm LollapaZoola Oakland Zoo Silent Auction
9:30p Chabot Science Center Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sunday 7/26
12p-2p Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
Monday 7/27
10am Oakland Public Library Play and Learn
Tuesday 7/28
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
5:30-7:30pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
$5.50 movie night West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday 7/29
11am Oakland Public Library Play and Learn
Thursday 7/30
5:30 am Chabot Science Cetner Mars Rover Launch Watch Party
8am-9am Arizmendi Bakery Senior Hours
3pm Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
6pm-8pm Oakland Public Library Lawyer’s in the Library
June 2020 East Bay Market Report
Supply & demand statistics, median sales price trends, sales and values by city and district, the luxury home market, and the dwindling effects of COVID-19
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