The City of Oakland Public Works Department has referred this issue to OPD ABANDONED AUTOS, PUBLIC. 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.

This vehicle is still here - almost ONE YEAR. This is an insult to those of us who follow the rules and try to keep the city clean. Understand you are busy but, please help. Thank You.

I do not believe PWD really refers these issues. When they say refer that means they want the pro bono law abiding public to do it for them. That being said file a complaint with abandoned auto on line. My understanding is they do not tow occupied vehicles no matter how many laws they breaking. Please report them to the CHP cheaters web site.