Yes, this corner needs some attention. The "vagrants" mentioned are residents of our neighborhood. They are senior members of our community who are not beneficiaries of our current tech bubble. Rather than removing this bench can we install some compassion?

This is typical, every day.

Seniors still should know to throw their trash in the garbage can. This bench is for bus passengers, not a public drinking hole. If AC Transit people aren't using it, than it should go.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has referred this issue to COAST UNITED ADVERTISING,. 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.

CLOSED: AC Transit bench removed, and with it went 99% of the problems. Thank you!