A long-standing eyesore in the Bay Area is finally coming down after budget cuts delayed the demolition of a home on 11th Street for more than a year.
The city’s Building Standards Board ordered the home torn down, but budget issues delayed the process. Code compliance officials found a creative solution by partnering with White Star Services, which donated its services to get the job done.
“It’s just all about making it safer for the families, you know,” said company owner Fernando Flores. “This was a problem area. Code enforcement used to get calls. CCPD used to get calls all the time, so we’re just doing our part.”…