The Oakland City Council voted yesterday to forge ahead with plans to turn an old Army base into homeless housing, even though city administrators say it's not a suitable place to live due to high levels of soil contamination.

For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

<p>The Oakland City Council voted yesterday to forge ahead with plans to turn an old Army base into homeless housing, even though city administrators say it's not a suitable place to live due to high levels of soil contamination.</p>
<p>For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.</p>

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