The City of Oakland Public Works Department has received this issue. It is registered as service request #651126. Please check back for status updates, or contact us directly at 510-615-5566.

They're poor people trying to survive. What do you suggest they do? What do you want to happen? If the city would provide basic facilities and areas to camp, this wouldn't be as much of a problem.

While uncontrolled fires are a problem, begging for money isn't hurting you.

This "issue" is far larger than the sight of dirty poor people bothering you. It should be closed.

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.