Oakland neighbors fear growing homeless encampments, trash could cause more flooding

Several East Oakland neighbors say their streets have been overtaken by sprawling homeless encampments, increasing the likelihood trash could cause major flooding for a third year in a row if the city doesn’t take action. RVs, stripped-down cars, excessive trash and blight line both sides of East 9th Street in East Oakland covering storm drains on most corners from 33rd Avenue to 37th Avenue.