[TalBlack]

“Neighbors said city workers removed the all the traffic lights in the last week and replaced them with four-way stop signs“

Doing this is preferable to putting a few thieves into jail? How may thieves does anyone think there are? We are not an adult society anymore.

[Mouton]

In Oakland does anyone stop at stop signs?

Years ago I was transferred to SF. MY workmate was driving late evening as we were doing interviews. He was zipping down a thoroughfare when I said hey slow down at intersections. Next intersection he slowed to a crawl when a box truck driven by a local denizen blew right past a stop sign crossing to our front. He gasped how did you know? I said culture awareness.

[AF_Blue]

From the article: "The encampment stretches about three blocks on E. 12th street, between 17th and 14th Avenues. The city has made attempts to clear it previously, but it continues to grow larger."

Check Google Maps for "E. 12th Street, Oakland, CA", then find the intersection with 16th Ave. Select "satellite view" of the map, then look at E. 12th Street between 14th and 17th Avenues, and you'll see the squatters' tents.

Looks like more than "just a few", but I agree with your sentiment.