Mission Hunan Restaurant, located at 16th and Capp, reflects the changing dynamics of the area with fewer customers and a quieter atmosphere. Employees observe a noticeable decline in activity from homeless individuals and vendors due to increased police presence. However, issues with drug use persist, and the area's conditions have reportedly worsened over the years, influencing the shift in their customer base, particularly the Latino community. Long-term staff express concerns about mental health issues observed among individuals nearby, pointing to an ongoing struggle within the neighborhood despite attempts at policing.
"There are still homeless people, but they don't gather as much," she said in Mandarin.
"Conditions around the plazas have gotten worse in recent years, she said, and a lot of her old customers - many Latinos - have moved out of the Mission."
"When the police are not around, it's still the same."
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