A surge in burglaries is severely impacting small businesses in Oakland, California, leading to a breaking point amid economic challenges. Some businesses are considering boycotting taxes as a response. Similar incidents are reported in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, with marauding gangs targeting mansions and neighborhoods, causing fear and unrest. Irvine police have issued a warning following a series of 34 burglaries in just over a month.
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The relentless wave of burglaries is pushing many small businesses in Oakland, Calif., to a breaking point, where boycotting taxes seems like the only viable option. https://t.co/15TvtWMRMC
The relentless wave of burglaries, coupled with the already precarious state of the economy, is pushing many small businesses in Oakland, California, to a breaking point, where boycotting taxes seems like the only viable option. https://t.co/BfsjTyLRAA