Oakland votes to allowing dismantling of homeless encampments without offering alternative shelter

Oakland passes measure to clear RVs and cars used as shelter from public spaces

After months of debate, Oakland has passed a controversial measure allowing the city to clear RVs and cars used as shelter from public spaces, even when no...

Oakland votes to allowing dismantling of homeless encampments without offering alternative shelter

Oakland has approved a major change in how the city handles homeless encampments, voting Tuesday to adopt a new policy that gives officials more authority to remove RVs and vehicles from public spaces without offering an alternative.

Oakland can now clear homeless tents, tow vehicles without offering immediate shelter

The new policy approved Tuesday shifts the city from managing encampments to clearing them, allowing workers to act without first securing shelter.

Ken Houston’s homeless camp policy passes, after months of debate

Ken Houston’s homeless camp policy passes, after months of debate Oakland can tow more RVs and close camps without always offering shelter. But people can’t be arrested for being homeless.