San Francisco's Clean-Up Dilemma

This chapter discusses the recent clean-up efforts in San Francisco ahead of a high-profile international conference, highlighting frustrations from locals regarding the disparities in city management for residents versus visitors. It examines deeper issues related to homelessness and urban neglect, questioning the timing and intent behind these improvements. Additionally, the chapter touches on a catastrophic fire in Los Angeles, linking it to broader concerns about public safety and infrastructural challenges exacerbated by California's ongoing homelessness crisis.