Politics & Government

More Oakland Encampments Could Be Cleaned Up After Executive Order From Mayor

A new policy just announced in Oakland could lead to the city clearing out more of the city's encampments sheltering unhoused residents.

(CBS Bay Area)

September 25, 2024

A new policy just announced in Oakland could lead to the city clearing out more of the city's encampments sheltering unhoused residents.

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On Monday, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order that allows the city to get more aggressive with clearing out existing sites.

The encampment along East 12th Street from 14th to 18th avenues is visible from Interstate 880. It's most known for the shed homes: makeshift cottages cobbled together from plywood and scraps.

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