Oakland's budget shortfall is now causing direct consequences for public safety with the temporary closure Monday morning of two fire stations.

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Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington said while it might take longer, first responders will still show up to 911 calls. Oakland is facing a nearly $130-million budget deficit. And t

The ongoing budget shortfall in Oakland is now causing direct consequences on public safety. Kevin Ko reports.

The closure is supposed to be temporary, only for six months, and the goal is to help with the city budget deficit, but residents worry even a temporary closure could have dangerous ramifications.