The police need to be called ASAP. The homeless need to learn they are not above the law and that's the problem, Oakland is allowing them to be.

I have driven by and seen people defecating on the property! This would not be allowed in Montclair, Piedmont, or the Rockridge districts, why is it OK here?!?!

You have the Mayor and advocates to thank. Ell Niño was the excuse. The rains are over and time for the mayor to start doing her job and come up with a solution. Excuses need to end. Kids need a safe place to be and having an encampment near them is not a good idea.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has referred this issue to OPERATION DIGNITY,. 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.

They do not want Operation Dignity. Drugs and prostitution in front of a boys and girls club, is that something you don't get. Clean this up ASAP