‘They’re clearing out the homeless people’: San Francisco gets ready for arrival of world leaders
LA TimesBarricades are placed on a street in preparation for the APEC summit in San Francisco. “Whether I paint the gates or not, they’re gonna get their breath taken away,” said Jacobs, a San Francisco native who often marvels at the stunning architecture. Grappling with family issues, drug addiction and mental health problems, Palominos said she’s been hopping among San Francisco homeless shelters for more than a year. The court order stemmed from a 2022 lawsuit the Coalition on Homelessness filed against San Francisco, alleging that city workers are trying to drive homeless people out of town and are seizing and destroying their property “with the express purpose of removing visible signs of homelessness from San Francisco’s street.” The city is still allowed to clear streets for emergencies, health and safety reasons and to temporarily clean. “This is a really important moment for San Francisco and we’re really looking forward to showcasing all the innovations,” Fong said.
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