The City of Oakland Public Works Department has received this issue. It is registered as service request #599059. Please check back for status updates, or contact us directly at 510-615-5566.

Can't understand why this continues to happen. There is only so much empathy/sympathy you can provide for this "population". People are getting tired and the homeless really do need to be dealt with.

I have zero sympathy for most of the homeless because it's the same ones I've seen for many years and they don't want help, but that doesn't mean that city leaders can't come up with a solution. There's certain areas they should not be allowed to set up camp and that's for everyone's concern. They've been allowed a free pass on everything and it's time that pass is revoked.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has referred this issue to CALTRANS TRAFFIC,. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.