Oakland mulling over blocking off streets near International to curb sex buyers
The Oakland City Council is set to decide Tuesday whether to block off three streets at International Boulevard to curb sex buyers, commonly known as "johns."
The Oakland City Council is set to decide Tuesday whether to block off three streets at International Boulevard to curb sex buyers, commonly known as "johns."
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The Oakland City Council is poised to decide Tuesday whether to block cars on International Boulevard from turning onto 9th, 10th and 11th avenues in hopes of deterring sex buyers, or johns.
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