The Brief
- San Francisco plans a sweep of homeless encampments on 6th Street, aiming to improve safety and cleanliness.
- Homeless residents say they struggle to access city services despite progress in the area.
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco is preparing an encampment sweep on Tuesday evening along 6th Street between Howard, Mission, and on Harriet and Russ Streets, a high-profile area long known for open drug use and homelessness. The effort reflects Mayor Daniel Lurie’s renewed focus on reclaiming public spaces while expanding access to shelter and recovery services.
Streets cleaner, but services still strained
Patrols and street cleaning crews were visible Monday as signs warned that outreach teams would offer shelter and services during the sweep.
Sherman has been living on the streets of San Francisco since 2017, after being released from Salinas Valley State Prison.
When he’s not at a navigation center, he’s sleeping outside, and waiting for permanent housing.…