Since 1983, Daniel Covenencia, a 65-year-old Oakland resident, has been driving to the 16th Street BART Plaza every Saturday morning at around 10 a.m. to preach the gospel.
He parks his car on Wiese Street and goes to the plaza with his mic, speaker, white gospel quote signs, and a dolly carrying a case of water bottles to give to those in need. Once he sets up, he preaches until 1 p.m. Oftentimes, Covenencia is joined by a few friends or passersby.
Since mid-March, his Saturday preaching has been accompanied by the big white SFPD mobile unit and a police car…