In this HotAir article… HotAir examines whether San Francisco is beginning to reverse years of progressive policies that contributed to crime, homelessness, and widespread disorder.
- City officials are signaling a shift, increasingly acknowledging failures in past approaches to crime and drug enforcement
- Police activity is reportedly ramping up, especially targeting open-air drug markets and repeat offenders
- Progressive activists are resisting the changes, arguing stricter enforcement could harm vulnerable groups
- Residents and businesses have expressed ongoing frustration over theft, unsafe streets, and visible drug use
- Some early improvements are being reported, though it’s unclear if they are sustainable or just temporary
- Growing voter dissatisfaction appears to be pressuring local leaders to adjust policies
- Skeptics argue that enforcement alone won’t fix deeper systemic issues within the city
Read the full story: https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2026/04/06/is-san-francisco-sobering-up-n3813621
