At least this guy is industrious which is more than I can say about most of them wallowing in the own filth. The city needs an large lot with guys like this teaching these street people a craft.

Dear Chester Henry III,

Thank you for contacting the Oakland Call Center. However, more information is required before your request can be processed. Please provide a detailed description concerning the issue depicted. This information will enable us to assist you better. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

The car is a Nissan suv. No plates. Nothing in the windows. It’s been there for weeks and has not moved. The street sweeper goes around it. No tickets.

The City of Oakland Call Center has referred this issue to OPD ABANDONED AUTOS, PUBLIC. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.

gone