I happened to be touring the area in the not too recent past and had to travel by Amtrak long distance. When it passed through Oakland and the east bay I couldn

I happened to be touring the area in the not too recent past and had to travel by Amtrak long distance. When it passed through Oakland and the east bay I couldn't believe the devastated scenes I was able to witness. These sights are otherwise hidden from plain sight since trains typically travel through less than desirable areas. My jaw dropped. I saw stretches of abandoned vehicles, burned out vehicles, trash piles, shanty towns, it was crazy.