Oakland neighbors blast police response after sideshows take over streets

Neighbors in Oakland are criticizing what they call a slow police response to multiple sideshows early Sunday morning—one of which ended with a car being set on fire.

The takeovers happened at several intersections, including 23rd Street and Barrett Avenue, and Hensley Street and Richmond Parkway in Richmond. In Oakland, drivers shut down intersections at Market and 45th streets, and 41st and Howe streets.

Frustration boiled over for some residents who were jolted awake by the chaos. Glen Collins, an Oakland neighbor, didn’t hold back his anger…

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