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Encampments cover sidewalks in East Oakland, leaving school kids to walk in the street
By KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Residents in the Melrose neighborhood of East Oakland are fed up with the blight now that an encampment is directly in the route of a school, and the city hasn't responded to their requests for service.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The presence of encampments on sidewalks in the Melrose neighborhood of East Oakland poses a direct threat to the safety of school children who are forced to walk in the street to avoid them. This issue is particularly concerning in a city where pedestrian safety is already a major concern. The fact that the city has not responded to residents' requests for service suggests a lack of urgency in addressing the needs of this community. As the school year continues, it is crucial that the city takes immediate action to address the issue of sidewalk encampments and ensure that students have a safe route to school. The city's inaction not only puts children at risk but also undermines the efforts of local schools to provide a stable and supportive learning environment. Residents will be watching to see how the city responds to this crisis and whether they can find a solution that balances the needs of all community members.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Residents in the Melrose neighborhood of East Oakland are fed up with the blight now that an encampment is directly in the route of a school, and the city hasn't responded to their requests for service.
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