Oakland has been facing a significant surge in street crime, particularly along the Hegenberger corridor, leading to business closures and a sense of insecurity among residents. Critics have labeled the city a "ghost town" due to failing businesses and rampant crime, exacerbated by a legacy of police misconduct. However, city leaders, including Mayor Sheng Thao, are optimistic, citing ongoing efforts to tackle the issue. These efforts involve collaboration between city, county, and state leaders aimed at making the area safe again.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down compl... https://t.co/qFikMMsUjG
The Hegenberger Corridor is home to multiple businesses, leading to the Oakland International Boulevard. But the area has been plagued with crime recently. Here's how city, county and state leaders say they’re teaming up to make it safe again. https://t.co/RziZarHuSp
Oakland city leaders said they are stepping up efforts to confront crime along the Hegenberger corridor. Here's how: https://t.co/FXS22cUFJL
The Hegenberger corridor in Oakland has been hit hard by crime, resulting in business closures and residents feeling unsafe, but city leaders say improvement is on the way. https://t.co/4thg6Ws4JX
The harshest critics describe Oakland as a “ghost town” of failing businesses and rampant crime. Haunted by legacy of police misconduct, the city grapples for answers to street crime surge. https://t.co/jd2zvaGh8a @RaineyTime in Oakland