Day 52 of the 16th St. crackdown: Calm plazas, loud concerns
Briefly

Residents near Valencia Street Vintage in San Francisco express frustration with the lack of change in their neighborhood despite a city crackdown on drug use and disorder. While city officials gather input from residents, many feel hopeless, as problems re-emerge quickly. Business owner Allison White reflects on her ten-year experience with violence and chaos, describing ongoing disturbances even during her brief return from Spain. City officials acknowledge residents' feelings and ongoing challenges, indicating that visibility of city workers has not resolved the deeper issues present.
It's clear from Mission Local's daily visits and interviews with residents that the crackdown has not resolved issues of drug use, vending and disorder.
I hear people kind of partying, you know? And then around, like, five or so, I'll hear a police car come in and be like, 'All right, time to keep it moving,' you know, like, on the intercom.
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