"These numbers just came out yesterday. Crime in San Francisco is down 30%, car break-ins are down 44%. We are going to hopefully end this year with the lowest homicide rate since the 1950s. This city is safe. We want you down here in Union Square."
"I think that's what's so beautiful, is you just see everybody come out and celebrate. And, you know, families or not, like, everybody's having a great time. I think that's the spirit of Christmas, truly,"
"Everyone's having a good time, you know, just trying to enjoy the festivities here in San Francisco,"
Union Square reopened its Winter Walk Saturday night with large crowds as city leaders seek to revive downtown during the holiday season. Attendees described enjoying the festivities and family time while thousands also participated in the annual Santa Con pub crawl. Mayor Daniel Lurie was introduced by former NBA champion Festus Ezeli and praised first responders and law enforcement for public safety gains. City figures showed crime down 30% and car break-ins down 44%, with hopes to end the year near the lowest homicide rate since the 1950s. The city urged people to visit Union Square for the holidays.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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