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The encampment on 9th Street near Pine Street in West Oakland has become significantly worse, and the conditions are continuing to deteriorate at an alarming rate. We are now witnessing residential break-ins occurring in broad daylight, something that was not previously happening in our neighborhood. Homes are being targeted, and residents are becoming increasingly fearful of leaving their properties unattended. We are also experiencing an increase in rodents, accumulating garbage, unsanitary living conditions, and ongoing activity involving multiple RVs, vehicles, and makeshift structures. The situation has become a serious public health and safety concern. This is a residential neighborhood with families, children, homeowners, and longtime residents. We should not have to live in fear of our homes being broken into or deal with worsening sanitation and safety conditions outside our doors. The situation continues to escalate, and immediate intervention is necessary. We are requesting a coordinated response from Oakland Police, Public Works, Code Enforcement, and the appropriate homelessness response teams. The City needs to address the encampment, investigate the residential break-ins, remove accumulated debris, address the rodent infestation, and secure the vacant lot to prevent further deterioration. We need immediate action, not simply acknowledgment of these dangerous conditions. Our neighborhood deserves to be safe, clean, and protected.