How An Unhoused San Francisco Resident Navigates a New Era of Street Enforcement | KQED
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Armando Herrera, who became unhoused after losing his business and family, navigates life in San Francisco by staying mobile. He camps at night to avoid city penalties and has adapted to changes in the community. Armando reflects on the absence of familiar faces among the homeless, noting fewer tents on the streets. Despite his struggles, he finds a new routine that allows him some stability. Residents like Vaughn support aggressive city measures to improve the neighborhood, while Herrera is relieved that the old status quo has changed.
Herrera has learned to stay mobile to avoid being ticketed, using a storage unit and an electric scooter to carry his supplies.
Armando Herrera, a 53-year-old man who has lived in San Francisco for three decades, reflects on the changes in the streets and his life since becoming unhoused.
The aggressive approach by the city is supported by some residents like Vaughn, who see it as a way to improve the community.
Herrera's daily routine involves setting up his camp at night and breaking it down before sunrise to avoid penalties.
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