Here's the old homestead on MacArthur facing north. Billboards on both sides of the property! Yes, those are orange, lemon, fig, and apple trees. Yes, Oakland CA is one of the most beautiful places on earth with one of the most perfect climates. But California's outdoor advertising law reads like it was written by billboard lobbyists. Oakland's local zoning laws are pre-empted by state law. A state this beautiful deserves better.