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Oakland residents push for housing instead of Home Depot at vacant shopping center lot

10/23/2022 2:30:00 AM

' Nobody just walks to a Home Depot You don' t walk out carrying appliances '

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'Nobody just walks to a Home Depot . You don't walk out carrying appliances.' 'Nobody just walks to a Home Depot . You don't walk out carrying appliances.' Several neighborhood groups in Oakland protested against the possibility of a Home Depot being built at an empty lot of a shopping center.OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) --Several neighborhood groups in North Oakland protested against the possibility of a Home Depot getting built at the Ridge Shopping Center. They say the current land owner has a plan to work with a developer to build a chain of the home improvement store on a current vacant lot. The neighborhood groups at Friday's protest say they would rather it be turned intohousing."We think it brings more people to neighborhood which brings more shoppers to our local businesses, bring safety to the streets," said Casey Farmer, who is with the Rockridge Community Planning Council. Read more:
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San Diego Police released body camera footage showing the moment officers shot and killed an armed man Tuesday, the sheriff’s department released the names of the two people involved in a fight Thursday, and0 Rady Children’s Hospital says there have been hundreds of RSV cases in the county. Here is San Diego News Daily for Oct. 22, 2022. Read more >> Oakland residents rally against plans for new Home DepotRallying and waving signs, a group of Oakland residents from different neighborhood organizations gathered in The Ridge shopping center next to a vacant lot where developers want to build a Home Depot . Right, then they can burn it down instead of looting simple, they should buy the land and build whatever they want. simple, they should buy the land and build whatever they want. Caught on camera: Home invasion suspects steal car keys from Toms River homeChilling video shows the suspects wanted in connection to two New Jersey home invasions. ‘Nobody Gets Out Alive’ by Anchorage’s Leigh Newman makes National Book Awards long list'Nobody Gets Out Alive,' a collection of Alaska-based short stories by Anchorage’s Leigh Newman, has made the National Book Awards long list. Incredible job pays more than $50,000 and nobody wants itIt’s not the gig for people who love to work from home, but if you’re a fan of getting out in nature – and visiting some of the most picturesque parts of the world – this might be for you. I must admit that living on my own in southern NZ in a national park has it’s appeal, but I doubt they would hire someone totally blind. Analysis: Defensive big plays carry Arizona Cardinals to long-awaited home win over SaintsThe Arizona Cardinals won their first home game since last season, 42-34 over the New Orleans Saints Thursday night. More Videos Several neighborhood groups in Oakland protested against the possibility of a Home Depot being built at an empty lot of a shopping center.residents from different neighborhood organizations gathered in The Ridge shopping center next to a vacant lot where developers want to build a Home Depot.Toms River Police say just before 6 a.minutes ago Leigh Newman was having a bad week. OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Several neighborhood groups in North Oakland protested against the possibility of a Home Depot getting built at the Ridge Shopping Center. "Home Depot is a terrible choice. They say the current land owner has a plan to work with a developer to build a chain of the home improvement store on a current vacant lot. Police say the suspects were involved in a similar case about an hour later when a woman woke up to someone standing over her bed. The neighborhood groups at Friday's protest say they would rather it be turned into housing . It’s going to be like arterial blockage in our neighborhood," said Kirk Peterson, the co-founder of Upper Broadway Advocates. "We think it brings more people to neighborhood which brings more shoppers to our local businesses, bring safety to the streets," said Casey Farmer, who is with the Rockridge Community Planning Council. And finally it was like, ‘OK, someone died. MORE: Oakland launches affordable housing marketplace for teachers Protesters say current city permits do not allow them to build a Home Depot at that location, but they said the land owner doesn't have an interest in building housing. They worry about congestion, and parking. Police are still looking for them. They said more housing is something Oakland needs. "We know we are in a housing crisis, and we need to build more units," Farmer said. As it is now we can barely cross the street now. "We want to show and highlight that this is a huge eye sore and a vacant lot that has been vacant for a long time, but it is also a huge canvas of opportunity." VIDEO: ." These neighbors want housing instead. Not only did the news last month boost her spirits, it pushed Newman’s career from a self-described obscurity into the national limelight.