For now, Caltrans’ plans to start clearing the notorious Wood Street homeless encampment are on hold. A court hearing Friday will determine next steps.
OAKLAND — A federal judge has temporarily blocked plans by Caltrans and the city to disband the massive Wood Street homeless encampment in West Oakland, where city officials intend to build a new shelter.
Caltrans was set to start clearing the area Wednesday, and planned to have the entire camp removed by the first week in August. On Tuesday, Judge William Orrick issued a temporary restraining order barring the agency from removing the encampment — at least for now. A court hearing is set for Friday to determine next steps.
The Wood Street encampment, which is home to an estimated 200 people, extends for multiple city blocks and sprawls across vacant land owned by Caltrans and BNSF Railway. It’s been the site of multiple fires, including one last week that shut down traffic on the I-880 and I-580 overpasses that run above the encampment. But it’s also home to several
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