A homeless woman stole $1,000 worth of donations from an Oakland city council candidate during a campaign kickoff event, and the police did not show up when called.
Key Points
Homelessness crisis in Oakland
Police response time issues
Need for improved mental health services
Pros
Sheds light on issues of homelessness and crime in Oakland
Highlights the need for mental health and police services improvements
Cons
Theft of donations meant for a political campaign
Police did not respond to the incident in a timely manner