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How to protect yourself from poor air quality | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' after new report | 50 years of Everett and Jones

Tag: Wood Street

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

As Oakland closes its largest homeless camp, some residents resist, others move on

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

Fifty people have agreed to move away from Wood Street during the protracted, weeks-long closure.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

A lavish Christmas party caps a tumultuous year on Wood Street

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Unhoused residents and friends gathered for an elaborate celebration this weekend, knowing the city plans to close the encampment in January.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Displaced from Wood Street, homeless residents set up protest camp at Oakland City Hall

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

And at another tense meeting, the City Council voted to pursue new shelter sites for affected residents, but most are far-off prospects.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Oakland councilmembers and city administration clash over proposal to use army base for homeless shelter

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

Councilmember Carroll Fife called the need for space to house Wood Street residents “an emergency.” City staff say there are legal and environmental issues with her request.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Caltrans can close Wood Street homeless camp after all, judge says

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

The court lifted a temporary restraining order, allowing a phased shutdown of Oakland’s largest camp.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: City workers get a pay raise and Oakland eyes $200 million in homelessness housing grants

Avatar photo by David DeBolt July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

Plus: The city is paying $1.5 million to settle former police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick’s lawsuit.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Caltrans can’t close Wood Street encampment without shelter plan, judge orders

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

A federal judge maintained a temporary restraining order pausing closure plans, but said residents will need to leave eventually.

a homeless encampment with piles of items. A freeway is in the background.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Most of Wood Street homeless camp to be closed following massive fire

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein July 18, 2022July 20, 2022

The Caltrans announcement has residents scrambling to find alternative living arrangements. Others have vowed to stay and resist the closure.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

West Oakland fire spews smoke over the East Bay

Darwin BondGrahamNatalie Orenstein headshot by Darwin BondGraham and Natalie Orenstein July 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Residents of the Wood Street homeless camp evacuated Monday morning after a large fire engulfed vehicles and a small bridge.

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