In my email reading this morning I learned about multiple shootings - most likely gang related - that happened at Fairfax and High Streets in East Oakland this past Saturday. At our place we hear loud bangs - seemingly fireworks - all night long these days. But that might not be the case. You can read about the shootings online in an Oakland Tribune Article Here
One note I read posted to a community website talked about the irony that if the shootings that happend in Maxwell Park (and happen in the Laurel and Dimond at times) were happening in Rockridge, the Oakland Hills, or Montclair (where property values are much higher - and the related socio-economic consequences of that situation) police/city action would be happening at a quicker or more effective rate. I'm not meaning to slander anyone, merely being the messenger of an observation which often seems to be fairly accurate. A response posted encouraged folks to contact our Oakland representatives, to ask for more effective police action - whether that's by email, phone calls, letter or by actually going in person to a City Council Meeting. Here's a link to help you know how to contact the official(s) that represent you.
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