{"id":2048891,"date":"2023-09-28T22:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T02:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-of-businesses-strike-in-california-city-demanding-crime-reduction-measures\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T22:52:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T02:52:15","slug":"hundreds-of-businesses-strike-in-california-city-demanding-crime-reduction-measures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-of-businesses-strike-in-california-city-demanding-crime-reduction-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"Businesses in California City go on strike, demanding crime reduction measures."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhundreds-of-businesses-strike-in-california-city-demanding-crime-reduction-measures%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048891&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>Over \u2064200 businesses in Oakland, California, took a \u200cstand on September \u206226th. They closed their doors in protest,\u200b some\u2062 for a few hours and others for the entire day. Their message was clear: they are \u2063fed up with policies that \u2063allow criminal \u2064activity to harm their livelihoods and the safety\u2063 of their community.<\/p>\n<p>The protest was accompanied by a press conference \u200cheld\u2062 in front of La Cheval, a\u200c renowned Vietnamese restaurant with a rich 38-year history in the city. Sadly, the \u200drestaurant will be \u200cclosing \u200cits doors due to the high crime rate. The speakers at the conference emphasized the urgent need for change and \u200dcalled for support.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/community-leaders-hold-oakland-got-nothing-press-conference-after-city-failed-to-apply-for-retail-theft-grants-5494729?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Community Leaders Hold \u2018Oakland Got \u200cNothing\u2019 News Conference After\u200b City Failed to Apply for Retail Theft Grants<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/19\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/hundreds-frustrated-by-rising-crime-in-california-city-excluded-from-community-safety-meeting-5491680?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Hundreds Frustrated by Rising Crime in California City\u2064 Excluded \u200cFrom &#8216;Community Safety&#8217; Meeting<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/14\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The community \u2063leaders\u200b are demanding direct \u2064resources to support businesses,\u200b reductions in\u2062 crime rates, and the implementation of public safety measures by local, state, and federal governments.<\/p>\n<p>The idea for the strike originated earlier this year when over 100\u2062 businesses, including gas stations and convenience stores, wanted to protest the frequent robberies and high levels of theft. The focus \u2064of the protest is on finding solutions and uniting the community.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One speaker highlighted\u2064 the failure \u200dof \u2064officials to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/d-c-mayor-dodges-question-on-why-she-wont-allow-unvaccinated-black-students-in-schools-this-fall\/\" title=\"D.C. Mayor Dodges Question On Why She Won\u2019t Allow Unvaccinated Black Students In Schools This Fall\">maintain safe environments<\/a> for residents, resulting in widespread negative consequences that endanger public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Another speaker emphasized the importance of safety as the foundation\u200c of the community&#8217;s existence. She called for policy changes and new leadership, expressing frustration with the lack of action and the constant blame-shifting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Carl Chan, Oakland Chinatown Chamber of\u2062 Commerce president, speaks at a conference where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-of-businesses-strike-in-california-city-demanding-crime-reduction-measures\/\" title=\"Businesses in California City go on strike, demanding crime reduction measures.\">local business owners protest<\/a>\u200c the rise of crime in \u200cOakland, Calif., on Sept. \u200b26, 2023. (NTD\/Screenshot via \u2062The\u2063 Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Recognizing the dilemma faced \u2062by voters, who have supported officials and policies that have failed \u200cthe community, \u2063the \u200bspeaker urged self-reflection and taking responsibility for their choices.<\/p>\n<p>She acknowledged the difficulty of accepting that past decisions are now threatening the community but \u2063stressed\u200d the need for honesty and electing officials who\u2063 prioritize truth over popularity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Jennifer Tran, president of the Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce, speaks at a conference where local business owners protest the rise of crime \u200din Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2023.\u2063 (NTD\/Screenshot via The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Despite facing criticism from opponents who dismiss the strike\u2062 and press conference\u2062 as &#8220;fake&#8221; and &#8220;organized by millionaires,&#8221;\u200d one speaker\u2064 vehemently\u2062 denied \u2064these claims.<\/p>\n<p>Business \u200cowners in Oakland\u200d are grappling with an unprecedented surge in crime, including violent assaults, carjackings, and smash-and-grab robberies. The high rate of retail theft has \u2063left \u2062some owners afraid to report losses to their insurance\u2062 companies, fearing policy cancellations.<\/p>\n<p>With \u2062mounting financial losses, some owners are \u2063considering laying off employees and closing their businesses. Frustrated with city officials, the organizers\u2063 of the strike\u200c have vowed to continue protesting until action is taken.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If they don&#8217;t fix it, we will\u2063 fix it,&#8221; declared Carl Chan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific \u200bsolutions and measures are the business\u200b owners and residents demanding\u200b from the authorities to address the crime problem in Oakland?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062Rustration with the current state of affairs. This sentiment was \u2062echoed \u2062by many others \u200din the room, who shared their \u2064personal experiences of how\u200c crime has affected\u200c their businesses and their lives.<\/p>\n<p>According to statistics, Oakland\u2062 has seen a significant increase in crime rates over \u2064the past few years.\u2063 The city has \u2064consistently ranked \u200bas one of\u2062 the most\u200b dangerous cities in the United States, with high \u200brates of robbery, \u2062burglary, and assault. This not only poses a threat to the safety of its residents but also hinders \u2063economic growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dclosure of \u2062businesses for \u2062a day\u2064 is a powerful statement that\u2063 highlights the\u2062 urgency of the situation. It shows\u2064 that the business owners and residents \u2062are\u200c no\u2063 longer willing \u200dto tolerate a lack of action from the authorities. They are demanding\u200d concrete solutions \u200band immediate measures to address the crime problem.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d protest \u200calso serves as a call\u2063 for unity within the community. By coming together and standing up against crime, the\u2064 residents of \u200bOakland are sending a strong message that they will \u2063not be divided or silenced. They are united in their\u2063 desire for a safer \u200dand more\u200d secure city.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the closure of\u2062 businesses, the protest \u2063organizers have also called for increased resources to support local businesses. This includes funding for \u2063security measures, such as surveillance cameras and alarm systems,\u2062 as well as initiatives to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-multi-trillion-dollar-spending-bills-will-reduce-inflation\/\" title=\"Biden: Multi-Trillion Dollar Spending Bills \u2018Will Reduce Inflation\u2019\">promote economic growth<\/a> and job creation.\u2063 They believe that investing in businesses and creating a vibrant local \u2063economy is essential for\u200d reducing crime and improving the overall quality of life in Oakland.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the\u200c protesters\u200d are urging \u200bthe government at \u2063all levels to prioritize \u200bpublic safety. They want to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-jamaal-bowman-pushes-defunding-police-after-requesting-special-police-protection-at-his-home\/\" title=\"Democrat Jamaal Bowman Pushes Defunding Police After Requesting Special Police Protection At His Home\">increased police presence<\/a>, better community policing programs, and\u2062 stricter penalties for offenders. They also emphasize the importance of addressing\u2063 the root causes\u2063 of crime, such as poverty, lack of education,\u200d and limited access to social services.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dprotest \u200cin Oakland has drawn attention not\u200d only from \u2062the local\u2064 community but also from the broader public. It serves as a reminder that crime is not just a local \u200cissue but a societal problem that requires collective action. It is a wake-up call for \u2064government officials and \u200bpolicymakers to \u2062prioritize public safety and\u200d work\u200b towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-happens-during-a-government-shutdown-and-who-is-affected\/\" title=\"During a government shutdown, various government services and agencies cease their operations due to a lack of funding. This affects a wide range of people, including federal employees, contractors, and citizens who rely on government programs and services.\">finding long-term solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The closure \u2064of businesses in Oakland on September 26th is a powerful symbol of unity and resistance. It sends a clear message that the residents and business owners \u2064will not accept a\u2064 city plagued by crime. They demand change, \u200dsupport, and a safer future \u2064for themselves \u2063and their community. It is now\u2062 up to the authorities\u200d to listen and \u200btake decisive action to address\u2064 their concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 200 Oakland businesses closed on Sept. 26 to protest policies enabling criminal activity. Some shut for hours, others for the day, expressing concerns about their livelihoods and community safety. Organizers held a press conference at La Cheval, a renowned Vietnamese establishment, to voice their objections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1905,"featured_media":2048892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2048891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048891","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1905"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2048891"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048891\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2048892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2048891"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2048891"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2048891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}