Oakland Small Business Owners Unite in Strike Against Crime

Over 200 small business owners in Oakland are planning to strike on Tuesday, shutting down their businesses for a portion of the day to protest the city's lack of protection against rising crime. The business owners are frustrated with the frequent break-ins, assaults, and shootings, which are driving customers away. They have requested actionable items from the City of Oakland, such as safe parking lots with attendants, but have received no response. The mayor claims they are working on the issue, with plans to install 300 surveillance cameras by November and increase assistance from the California Highway Patrol. However, the business owners are demanding immediate action, as their businesses are on the brink of closure.