Originally Posted by
minhaoxue
Be sure to pack your bullet proof vest. Oakland is not the safest place to be. Over the past two weeks, seven shootings, major protest with over four hundred arrests, Mayor possibly being recalled because she has no control over her City. Over one hundred ten murders last year.
IMO, better to stay in SF. More to do and safer.
Listen to the advice from someone from PVG?
You will be fine in Oakland. If there is one of the Occupy protests, stay away from the crowd. The chances that you'll be going to a 'hood like East or West Oakland where you'll be shot are slim to none.