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Oakland Tests Barriers to Combat Trafficking | California News
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Oakland’s city council just approved a six-month experiment to install barriers on International Boulevard at Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Avenues—targeting the notorious “Blade” zone to curb sex work and trafficking. Inspired by San Francisco’s 2024 Mission District trial, officials hope the traffic restrictions will disrupt criminal networks and reclaim public safety. While some residents call it a temporary “band-aid,” others see it as a necessary step. The city will closely monitor data to determine if the closures actually reduce crime and improve community well-being.
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