Sadly, Buster is correct. From a personal stand point, we have significantly reduced the number of visits to the City as the downtown doesn't feel safe. Walking from a Union Street hotel to a theater on Market to see a show and back feels unsafe: tents, homeless and drugs. In the 70's I lived in the City for three years and felt completely safe walking about town. Now, I'm reluctant to park my car and feel that many parts of San Francisco is off limits. I can't see any progress London Breed has made since Covid to reinvigorate San Francisco and make it safer for residents and frequent visitors. The Giants can't expect to attract free agents in the current unseemly atmosphere.
Sad but true for many. Heard similar comments from other readers. Thanks for writing.
Sadly, you are not alone, I fear. The pandemic certainly didn’t help, but there is a much different feeling since I moved to SF in 1980.
Terrific column - and spot-on.
Sadly, Buster is correct. From a personal stand point, we have significantly reduced the number of visits to the City as the downtown doesn't feel safe. Walking from a Union Street hotel to a theater on Market to see a show and back feels unsafe: tents, homeless and drugs. In the 70's I lived in the City for three years and felt completely safe walking about town. Now, I'm reluctant to park my car and feel that many parts of San Francisco is off limits. I can't see any progress London Breed has made since Covid to reinvigorate San Francisco and make it safer for residents and frequent visitors. The Giants can't expect to attract free agents in the current unseemly atmosphere.