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SF clears RV homeless encampment along Lower Great Highway in Outer Sunset District
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In San Francisco’s latest attempt to tackle the homeless crisis, one local leader has successfully lobbied to change the way some people park in the Outer Sunset District — but not everyone’s on board.
“We need a functioning city. Our streets need to work. We need access for parking. People need to be able to use the parking spaces,” said District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, referring to a popular RV encampment along the Lower Great Highway, between Lincoln and Kirkham.
Earlier this week his plan went into action — with freshly painted parking spots and new lane lines — now forcing people to park on angle.
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“We did outreach to the RV dwellers to let them know they can’t stay here. If they needed services, we offered services. Some people took services, some people drove away. If we found a vehicle that was stolen, or unregistered, or unable to drive, then it was towed away.”
Still, some question the accessibility of the services provided.
“If you’re providing services that are requiring you to run through all of these hoops, that’s the reason there’s disinterest. And to then make our lives further difficult, it’s just really, it’s crappy,” said Steven Stimbrosky, who lives in this camper. He added that cutting people off from the parking isn’t the answer. “We’re resilient, so it’s not detrimental on our overall outlook, but it’s what keeps people in their position.”
Neighbors, however, described unsafe and unhealthy living conditions, drug use and violence from the encampments.
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“Here’s the deal about being out in the Outer Sunset. It’s all about being a good neighbor, whether they’re homeless or not,” said Krista Boscoe, who has lived in the Outer Sunset for more than 25 years, adding that living near the encampment has taken a toll. “It’s truly at a crisis point. Where the folks who are out here have refused care and refused services.”
“It’s not working. It’s getting dangerous out here. We would really like to know what we could do, because all we keep hearing is our hands are tied,” said Jen Dougherty, who also lives nearby.
“I want to be clear that not everyone is a bad neighbor,” Boscoe said. “There are people living in their RVs and car that we care for and want to protect, and then there are people abusing that.”
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San Francisco’s Santa Con expected to bring in large crowds, benefit local bars
For some businesses, Saturday is the most wonderful day of the year as thousands of Santas visit San Francisco watering holes for Santa Con.
But for others, the festive event is more trouble than it’s worth.
Kevin Sully Sullivan and his wife, Deb, met at the Marina Lounge in the 1980s. Sully then went on to work at the bar for 30 years and just two years ago, took over the business from the prior owners.
“We’ve loved this bar for such a long time and it’s a dream come true to actually have our names in it,” Sully said.
While Sully loves celebrating the holidays and supports Santa Con, he has posted this sign on the door of the Sully’s Marina Lounge, officially making it a Santa-free zone. For him, the extra customers aren’t worth the hassle.
“Some of these bars that encourage it, that participate, they do months of business in one day,” he said. “But many of them have to replace sinks in their restrooms. They get it torn off the wall and toilets that have all kinds of things go wrong.”
On the other hand, Westwood has beefed up its staff and is looking forward to all the Santas coming to town.
“It’s really good,” Kwame Wright said.
“It pumps in a lot of money into the economy,” Westwood said. “Local businesses, we benefit from it as well. So, we’re really happy and we’re excited that we get to host. Santa’s are welcome here.”
Aside from Halloween, Santa Con is one of the biggest events of the year for Westwood. This place normally has long lines to get in on weekends and it’s expecting an even bigger crowd Saturday. Westwood is taking steps to make sure all the Santas behave.
“Security does really hard work, and we have extra security to make sure everybody is safe,” said Wright.
But for those willing to wait until Christmas for a Santa sighting, Sully says his place will be the place to be.
“It actually ends up being a really nice day here because they know it’s a sanctuary haven from the Santa Con,” Sully said.
San Francisco, CA
3-alarm fire burns San Francisco Tenderloin residential building
A large fire burned at a six-story residential building in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District early Friday morning, leaving dozens displaced, officials said.
The fire started at around 3 a.m. at a building on Golden Gate Avenue near Taylor and Market streets, adjacent to the Golden Gate Theatre. The San Francisco Fire Department said the fire started on the top floor and reached three alarms, spreading to the attic and roof of the building. Over 100 firefighters at the scene were able to prevent it from spreading to lower floors and nearby buildings, the department said.
Multiple people were rescued and self-evacuated, and a total of 45 residents were displaced, but there were no injuries, the department said. Two cats were also rescued, one that was treated by medics at the scene and another cared for by Animal Control.
Evacuated residents were provided temporary shelter at the corner of Golden Gate and Jones Street aboard a Muni bus. The Red Cross and other city agencies were called in to assist the displaced residents, the department said.
The fire was contained by 5:30 a.m., and firefighters remained on the scene for several hours. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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