He thought he owned the vacant Oakland lot where he lived for 8 years. Now the city wants him gone
- Posted on June 3, 2025
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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He thought he owned the vacant Oakland lot where he lived for 8 years. Now the city wants him gone

For eight years, no one seemed to mind that Michael Bowen had claimed a vacant Oakland land. Now, the city and PG&E are seeking to move him out.