Negative
23Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
- Total News Sources
- 3
- Left
- 1
- Center
- 0
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 1
- Last Updated
- 8 hours ago
- Bias Distribution
- 50% Right


Disabled Seniors Forced into Oakland Streets by Sidewalk Blight
Disabled seniors Cathy Harris, Shaaron Green-Peace, and Rose Luster-Brooks, who use motorized wheelchairs and live near International Boulevard and 105th Avenue in East Oakland, report that overflowing trash and an encampment block their sidewalks, forcing them to navigate wheelchairs on busy streets, which they say is dangerous. The trash accumulation, which includes illegal dumping by pedestrians, has also prevented East Bay Paratransit buses from safely picking them up at their usual location, requiring pickups at less safe nearby intersections. Despite contacting city officials, including the mayor's office and their councilmember Ken Houston, for about a year, their pleas for help and cleanup have gone largely unaddressed. City spokesperson Sean Maher acknowledged repeated requests for cleanup and said the Encampment Management Team is aware of the situation. Councilmember Houston confirmed the encampment has been removed twice but continues to reappear, indicating ongoing challenges in resolving the issue. The seniors feel neglected compared to other Oakland neighborhoods and emphasize their need for recognition and safe access in their own community.


- Total News Sources
- 3
- Left
- 1
- Center
- 0
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 1
- Last Updated
- 8 hours ago
- Bias Distribution
- 50% Right
Negative
23Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
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