By Don Dunning | June 14, 2012
We often have reasons to complain about how our city works, or doesn’t, but, occasionally, when something is done swiftly and correctly, acknowledgment is in order. Such is the case with a small, but not insignificant, repair completed by the City of Oakland for my wife and I the other day. In all the years […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | January 24, 2012
A private sewer lateral (PSL) is the pipe that connects the sewage line in a building to the public sewer main that is usually in the street. As of January 16, 2012, all properties in the City of Oakland, except condominiums and large retail structures, are subject to an ordinance that requires inspection and possible repair of PSLs under certain circumstances.
This is a good thing for those of us who live in Oakland and for the environment. There are details, however, for buyers and sellers to know and understand to avoid problems. Reading my previous two articles on this subject, Sewer Line Blues and Sewer Line Blues II, will likely open your eyes to what could happen if you do not pay attention.
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | January 16, 2011
We love living in the East Bay. A few days ago, my wife, Sonia, and I stopped for lunch at Bakesale Betty’s recently opened, second location (2228 Broadway; original shop is at 5098 Telegraph Ave). At either location, the lines are nearly always out the door. After picking up the rightly famous fried chicken with […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | October 10, 2010
Yesterday, my wife and I enjoyed one of Oakland’s newer traditions — Oaktoberfest in the Dimond district. We were happy to see that it had expanded from its MacArthur Blvd. only location, where it began in 2008, to spilling out onto Fruitvale Ave. With three entertainment stages, there was, literally, dancing in the streets. Sausages, […]
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