Residents in the Bay Area are experiencing difficulties when seeking help from the California Employment Development Department. People are waiting for hours, both on the phone and in lines, at the Oakland office. Those affected include pregnant women and individuals with disabilities.

Despite the long wait times, many are being turned away without receiving assistance. Further information on this issue is available from KTVU FOX 2 News, which has reported on the long lines at the Oakland office and the challenges faced by those seeking help from the Employment Development Department.