Streets

Bay Area Law Enforcement Takes Down Illegal Sideshows, Creating Chaos on the Streets

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Oakland, California – Several law enforcement agencies in the Bay Area took action to dismantle multiple illegal sideshows in the early hours of Sunday morning. These dangerous events, characterized by reckless driving and disruptive behavior, have become a recurring issue for authorities in the region. One of the incidents occurred near the intersection of 42nd Street and International Boulevard in Oakland. As captured in a video, cars were seen spinning and fireworks being ignited, creating a chaotic scene. The police intervened and dispersed the gathering at approximately 2:30 a.m. Soon after, another sideshow was broken … Read more

Supreme Court to Review Rulings on Homelessness and Sleeping on Streets in Western US Cities

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to review lower-court decisions that make it more difficult for cities in the western United States to regulate homelessness. The court’s decision to hear the appeal comes after recent rulings by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that blocked anti-camping ordinances in San Francisco and restricted the enforcement of local ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon. Grants Pass, with the support of California Governor Gavin Newsom and other elected officials, has sought to address the issue of homelessness caused by rising housing costs and income inequality. Meanwhile, … Read more