And there’s this: “With a crime rate of 70 per one thousand residents, San Francisco has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes,” says the data collection site Neighborhood Scout. “One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 14. Within California, more than 98% of the communities have a lower crime rate than San Francisco.”
On the hazardous waste side, the city is reporting an increase of syringes and feces sightings at 41 and 39 percent, respectively, over 2015 levels. That’s just an average. The hardest-hit area reported a 77 percent rise in discarded syringes and a 140 percent rise in feces. The city spends about $2 million a year on urine and feces cleanup.
Yes, their liberal policies even decades ago were vexing, but I largely loved living there anyway. So much of the city is -- or at least was -- picturesque. And for most of that time, I was making enough of a living that I could enjoy much of what it -- and the surrounding region -- had to offer.
Glad I had the experience before it went way goofier. Sad!
In the mid 1970s I used to drive a truck into San Francisco/ Pacifica once a week and I hated it. It was like a different world.
My other route was a long one going from San Leandro down to Salinas, Monterey, up to Santa Cruz, up the mountain to Felton, and back down to 17 and home over the Santa Cruz mountains. It took over 12 hours with many stops and all kinds of driving, highway, wine country roads, and tight mountain roads. We drove 28″ and 36′ bobtails with reefer units. They had turbocharged eight cylinder diesels with five speed transmissions and two speed axles. The other three days I worked in the warehouse. We delivered label goods to Baskin-Robbins and A&W restaurants.
Hump Day “howdy!” from Happy Larryville, GN!
Having lived in San Francisco from ’78 to ’85, I’m saddened by all of the asinine policies that are ruining it:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/12/27/san-francisco-grapples-with-growing-crime-blight-after-years-liberal-policies.html
Yes, their liberal policies even decades ago were vexing, but I largely loved living there anyway. So much of the city is -- or at least was -- picturesque. And for most of that time, I was making enough of a living that I could enjoy much of what it -- and the surrounding region -- had to offer.
Glad I had the experience before it went way goofier. Sad!
In the mid 1970s I used to drive a truck into San Francisco/ Pacifica once a week and I hated it. It was like a different world.
My other route was a long one going from San Leandro down to Salinas, Monterey, up to Santa Cruz, up the mountain to Felton, and back down to 17 and home over the Santa Cruz mountains. It took over 12 hours with many stops and all kinds of driving, highway, wine country roads, and tight mountain roads. We drove 28″ and 36′ bobtails with reefer units. They had turbocharged eight cylinder diesels with five speed transmissions and two speed axles. The other three days I worked in the warehouse. We delivered label goods to Baskin-Robbins and A&W restaurants.
GAH!! What is this thing you call “mornings?” Be off with it!
Hai, Mac!
Driving a 36′ -- or even a 28′ -- in S.F. must have sucked mightily.
Only another 82 minutes until morning is over for you. 😉
Humbug!! Morning is a state of mind, and it never ends before at least the third cup of coffee.
Happy Wednesday, Gerbil Nation!
Good morning, Mac, and Fatwa!
The first day of decorating went well, and I’m already exhausted. We’re supposed to leave to drive up to Irwindale for Day 2 in 30 minutes.
In California, Driving While Caffeinated Could Get You a DUI.
http://heatst.com/politics/in-california-driving-while-caffeinated-could-get-you-a-dui/?mod=sm_tw_post
Un-fooking-real.