Anxious San Francisco Clears Out Homeless Camps, Pushes Back Against ‘Doom Loop’ Narrative as City Readies for Global Summit
Armed with a recent favorable court ruling, the city is removing tent encampments that have been infuriating local businesses and driving away tourists.

San Francisco, buffeted by homeless encampments, rampant drug use and an office real estate crisis that has largely emptied out its once-thriving downtown, is attempting a makeover ahead of the giant Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit it will host next week. This week it’s been aggressively clearing out homeless camps that have been major eyesores, driving away tourists and infuriating local businesses. But is it too little, too late?
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