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The OaklandsideReportingBy Eli Wolfe
New state law gives Oakland power to boot cars of illegal dumpers

New state law gives Oakland power to boot cars of illegal dumpers Trash dumped on the street in West Oakland. Credit: Azucena Rasilla/The Oaklandside. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large-Illegal-dumping-1.jpg" /> State Sen. Jesse Arreguín, the bill’s author, said it will help the city crack down on scofflaws.