On an early Monday morning Juan C. Guerrero smoked a cigarette in front of his car on 16th Street. Guerrero, who owns a driving school, said he’s been doing business in the 16th and Mission area for the last 42 years.
“Soon I’ll be homeless just like them,” said Guerrero, who was feeling glum about his business. He pointed at a man and a woman who stood in front of the Wells Fargo door, at their feet were two colorful glass bongs. To Guerreo’s right a man wearing all black, ate a croissant from a plastic box which was in a blue recycling bin. Guerrero explained that he is in danger of losing his home due to his struggling business.
“I guess he’s doing better than the last one,” said Guerrero about Mayor Daniel Lurie’s performance. Guerrero said the San Francisco Police mobile command unit which has been parked at the plaza for 77 days today has helped deter violent crime, but it hasn’t solved the real problems…