here is a photo:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/v4fwwi3om5jnuqu/File%20Oct%2013%2C%207%2020%2010%20AM.jpeg?dl=0

The City of Oakland Call Center has referred this issue to EBMUD,. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.

EBMUD says there is no leak and that there may be some groundwater. Ok. I was literally born on that block and the sidewalk and surround area have never been damp - until ATT came in and did some work in the fall. I hope they are correct.