Gabe Greschler

As San Francisco faces pressure to get a handle on deadly drug overdoses, federal prosecutors are turning to a strategy that’s revealing a rift between the candidates vying for the mayor’s seat.

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<p>As San Francisco faces pressure to get a handle on deadly drug overdoses, federal prosecutors are turning to a strategy that’s revealing a rift between the candidates vying for the mayor’s seat.</p>

Since last year, prosecutors have charged more than 100 people, mainly undocumented immigrants, with dealing fentanyl and other illicit substances — offering defendants the choice between prison or pleading guilty and facing deportation proceedings, according to a report <a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/09/05/liberal-san-francisco-is-deporting-migrants-to-fight-fentanyl-crisis/">by Bloomberg News</a>.&nbsp;

<p>Since last year, prosecutors have charged more than 100 people, mainly undocumented immigrants, with dealing fentanyl and other illicit substances — offering defendants the choice between prison or pleading guilty and facing deportation proceedings, according to a report <a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/09/05/liberal-san-francisco-is-deporting-migrants-to-fight-fentanyl-crisis/">by Bloomberg News</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Mayor London Breed is reported to be in line with the federal crackdown as she has taken a stricter stance on drug dealing and is more frequently dispatching law enforcement to troubled neighborhoods such as the Tenderloin.&nbsp;

<p>Mayor London Breed is reported to be in line with the federal crackdown as she has taken a stricter stance on drug dealing and is more frequently dispatching law enforcement to troubled neighborhoods such as the Tenderloin.&nbsp;</p>

More than 1,000 <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/28/san-francisco-drug-markets-post-crackdown/">drug dealers were arrested between May 2023 and August 2024</a>, according to the San Francisco Police Department, though the open-air markets appear to persist despite law enforcement intervention. Additionally, 1,500 users have been arrested.

Drug markets persist downtown despite thousands of arrests, police crackdown

<p>More than 1,000 <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/28/san-francisco-drug-markets-post-crackdown/">drug dealers were arrested between May 2023 and August 2024</a>, according to the San Francisco Police Department, though the open-air markets appear to persist despite law enforcement intervention. Additionally, 1,500 users have been arrested.</p>

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, center, during the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s biennial Point-in-Time Count of homeless and unhoused people on the street on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 from 8PM to midnight. According to Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the count covered all 47 square miles of San Francisco and used administrative data for people staying in City shelters, emergency shelters and transitional housing. The final report will include more detailed information about people experiencing homelessness including demographics, veteran status, and chronic homelessness.


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Officials are embracing the federal strategy despite San Francisco’s long-standing <a href="https://www.sf.gov/information/sanctuary-city-ordinance">policy as a sanctuary city</a>. The guidelines were put in place with the idea that undocumented individuals would be able to interact with local officials — firefighters or police — without having to worry about being detained over their immigration status. Under the sanctuary city policy, city employees are generally prohibited from communicating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.&nbsp;

<p>Officials are embracing the federal strategy despite San Francisco’s long-standing <a href="https://www.sf.gov/information/sanctuary-city-ordinance">policy as a sanctuary city</a>. The guidelines were put in place with the idea that undocumented individuals would be able to interact with local officials — firefighters or police — without having to worry about being detained over their immigration status. Under the sanctuary city policy, city employees are generally prohibited from communicating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.&nbsp;</p>

Breed, along with moderate members of the Board of Supervisors, said the city can embrace its sanctuary status — saying immigrant populations should be “protected” and “supported” — while drawing the line at the sale of deadly substances.

<p>Breed, along with moderate members of the Board of Supervisors, said the city can embrace its sanctuary status — saying immigrant populations should be “protected” and “supported” — while drawing the line at the sale of deadly substances.</p>

“For people who are willing to sell poison that is killing people, there’s no protection for you. There’s no sanctuary for you,” Breed <a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/09/05/liberal-san-francisco-is-deporting-migrants-to-fight-fentanyl-crisis/">told Bloomberg News</a> this month. “Fentanyl is such a deadly drug. It requires that we take more extreme measures.”

<p>“For people who are willing to sell poison that is killing people, there’s no protection for you. There’s no sanctuary for you,” Breed <a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/09/05/liberal-san-francisco-is-deporting-migrants-to-fight-fentanyl-crisis/">told Bloomberg News</a> this month. “Fentanyl is such a deadly drug. It requires that we take more extreme measures.”</p>

But Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, who has taken the progressive track in the mayoral race, swiped at Breed for “pursuing headlines rather than meaningful solutions.”&nbsp;

<p>But Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, who has taken the progressive track in the mayoral race, swiped at Breed for “pursuing headlines rather than meaningful solutions.”&nbsp;</p>

In a statement to The Standard, Peskin said law enforcement has “long agreed” that sanctuary city policies increase public safety.

<p>In a statement to The Standard, Peskin said law enforcement has “long agreed” that sanctuary city policies increase public safety.</p>

“These deportations will split the community and undermine public safety without addressing the root cause of the fentanyl crisis we face,” Peskin told The Standard.&nbsp;

<p>“These deportations will split the community and undermine public safety without addressing the root cause of the fentanyl crisis we face,” Peskin told The Standard.&nbsp;</p>

District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin is seen at a press conference where Mayor London Breed speaks in Portsmouth Square in Chinatown, San Francisco on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Peskin, Breed, and other officials announced that more than 100 families have been able to move out of single room occupancy (SRO) housing.


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Peskin, a critic of the mayor, has previously called for outside help in addressing fentanyl; in early 2023, he asked for <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/san-francisco-supervisor-asks-for-state-federal-help-in-fentanyl-crisis/">a wide swath of law enforcement agencies</a> to beef up their presence in parts of the city to address the issue. <a href="https://www.aaron2024.com/public-safety">As a mayoral candidate</a>, he has pushed for using opioid settlement money as a way to fund on-the-ground medical teams to help those addicted to drugs.

San Francisco supervisor asks for state, federal help in fentanyl crisis

<p>Peskin, a critic of the mayor, has previously called for outside help in addressing fentanyl; in early 2023, he asked for <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/san-francisco-supervisor-asks-for-state-federal-help-in-fentanyl-crisis/">a wide swath of law enforcement agencies</a> to beef up their presence in parts of the city to address the issue. <a href="https://www.aaron2024.com/public-safety">As a mayoral candidate</a>, he has pushed for using opioid settlement money as a way to fund on-the-ground medical teams to help those addicted to drugs.</p>

The debate comes as homelessness, public safety, and drugs have emerged as top-of-mind local concerns in the mayoral election. Questions around immigration, however, have mostly been reserved for national politics, as Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris battle it out over border policy.

<p>The debate comes as homelessness, public safety, and drugs have emerged as top-of-mind local concerns in the mayoral election. Questions around immigration, however, have mostly been reserved for national politics, as Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris battle it out over border policy.</p>

Cases pursued by federal prosecutors, led by U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey, include charges against a 26-year-old Honduran mother of two for selling $800 worth of fentanyl, according to Bloomberg News. In another instance, charges were brought against a 50-year-old man who had $5 worth of methamphetamine; court filings show he accepted a plea deal and is expected to be deported to Honduras. Ramsey reportedly was encouraged by both Breed and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to pursue the strategy.

<p>Cases pursued by federal prosecutors, led by U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey, include charges against a 26-year-old Honduran mother of two for selling $800 worth of fentanyl, according to Bloomberg News. In another instance, charges were brought against a 50-year-old man who had $5 worth of methamphetamine; court filings show he accepted a plea deal and is expected to be deported to Honduras. Ramsey reportedly was encouraged by both Breed and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to pursue the strategy.</p>

Tony Brass, a former federal prosecutor who has worked on drug dealing cases, said he agrees that penalties need to be levied against undocumented immigrants who are dealing fentanyl. Without implementing consequences, the city will not be able to fight back against the scourge of fentanyl deaths, he said.&nbsp;

<p>Tony Brass, a former federal prosecutor who has worked on drug dealing cases, said he agrees that penalties need to be levied against undocumented immigrants who are dealing fentanyl. Without implementing consequences, the city will not be able to fight back against the scourge of fentanyl deaths, he said.&nbsp;</p>

“It&#8217;s a serious crime, because there are serious consequences for the drug,” Brass said. “It&#8217;s not weed. It’s serious business. It&#8217;s deadly.”

<p>“It's a serious crime, because there are serious consequences for the drug,” Brass said. “It's not weed. It’s serious business. It's deadly.”</p>

<p>“It&#8217;s a serious crime, because there are serious consequences for the drug,” Brass said. “It&#8217;s not weed. It’s serious business. It&#8217;s deadly.”</p>

In a statement to The Standard, the San Francisco public defender’s office described the federal tactic as “harmful and wasteful” and claimed it “skirts” sanctuary city protections. Public defenders <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/san-francisco-supervisor-asks-for-state-federal-help-in-fentanyl-crisis/">have argued that immigrants,</a> in some cases, are coerced into selling drugs as part of a deal with cartels to enter the country.

<p>In a statement to The Standard, the San Francisco public defender’s office described the federal tactic as “harmful and wasteful” and claimed it “skirts” sanctuary city protections. Public defenders <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/san-francisco-supervisor-asks-for-state-federal-help-in-fentanyl-crisis/">have argued that immigrants,</a> in some cases, are coerced into selling drugs as part of a deal with cartels to enter the country.</p>

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“Instead of scapegoating immigrants for an opioid crisis created by the pharmaceutical industry and its corporate distributors, San Francisco could be leading the way on opening overdose prevention centers to save lives and abate the demand,” the office said.

<p>“Instead of scapegoating immigrants for an opioid crisis created by the pharmaceutical industry and its corporate distributors, San Francisco could be leading the way on opening overdose prevention centers to save lives and abate the demand,” the office said.</p>

Moderate candidates in the mayoral race, including nonprofit executive Daniel Lurie and former Supervisor Mark Farrell, agreed with the federal strategy.&nbsp;

<p>Moderate candidates in the mayoral race, including nonprofit executive Daniel Lurie and former Supervisor Mark Farrell, agreed with the federal strategy.&nbsp;</p>

In a statement, Lurie said Breed has “failed to address” the city’s drug markets. “There should be no tolerance for anyone selling drugs on our street,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The tiniest amount of fentanyl can be deadly.&#8221;

<p>In a statement, Lurie said Breed has “failed to address” the city’s drug markets. “There should be no tolerance for anyone selling drugs on our street," he said. "The tiniest amount of fentanyl can be deadly."</p>

<p>In a statement, Lurie said Breed has “failed to address” the city’s drug markets. “There should be no tolerance for anyone selling drugs on our street,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The tiniest amount of fentanyl can be deadly.&#8221;</p>

Farrell similarly blamed the mayor for the condition of the city’s streets.

<p>Farrell similarly blamed the mayor for the condition of the city’s streets.</p>

“Our sanctuary city policy was never meant to harbor criminals, or those pedaling death on our streets,” he wrote in a statement. “Mayor Breed has had six years to do everything in her power to make a meaningful difference on our streets, and her latest efforts are too little too late for San Francisco.”

<p>“Our sanctuary city policy was never meant to harbor criminals, or those pedaling death on our streets,” he wrote in a statement. “Mayor Breed has had six years to do everything in her power to make a meaningful difference on our streets, and her latest efforts are too little too late for San Francisco.”</p>

Deport fentanyl dealers? San Francisco mayor candidates aren’t sure

Jennifer Wadsworth

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is in stable condition after a 17-year-old shot him during a broad-daylight robbery Saturday in Union Square, police said.

<p>San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is in stable condition after a 17-year-old shot him during a broad-daylight robbery Saturday in Union Square, police said.</p>

Pearsall — a 23-year-old Phoenix native and the 49ers&#8217; first-round pick in the last NFL draft — was walking past 77 Geary St. around 3:30 p.m. when the teenager walked up and pointed a gun at him, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

<p>Pearsall — a 23-year-old Phoenix native and the 49ers' first-round pick in the last NFL draft — was walking past 77 Geary St. around 3:30 p.m. when the teenager walked up and pointed a gun at him, according to the San Francisco Police Department. </p>

<p>Pearsall — a 23-year-old Phoenix native and the 49ers&#8217; first-round pick in the last NFL draft — was walking past 77 Geary St. around 3:30 p.m. when the teenager walked up and pointed a gun at him, according to the San Francisco Police Department. </p>

A struggle ensued that culminated with both Pearsall and the would-be robber getting shot, SFPD Chief Bill Scott told reporters outside San Francisco General Hospital, where the victim and suspect were still hospitalized Saturday evening.

<p>A struggle ensued that culminated with both Pearsall and the would-be robber getting shot, SFPD Chief Bill Scott told reporters outside San Francisco General Hospital, where the victim and suspect were still hospitalized Saturday evening.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our statement on the tragic shooting today of <a href="https://twitter.com/49ers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@49ers</a> WR Ricky Pearsall. This kind of violence is unacceptable in our city. <a href="https://t.co/nXT8CMfNV8">pic.twitter.com/nXT8CMfNV8</a></p>&mdash; Evan Sernoffsky (@EvanSernoffsky) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanSernoffsky/status/1830046312315961642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Officers responded &#8220;almost immediately,&#8221; Scott said, and arrested the suspect — a Tracy resident — while he was trying to run away from the crime scene.

<p>Officers responded "almost immediately," Scott said, and arrested the suspect — a Tracy resident — while he was trying to run away from the crime scene.</p>

<p>Officers responded &#8220;almost immediately,&#8221; Scott said, and arrested the suspect — a Tracy resident — while he was trying to run away from the crime scene.</p>

Video filmed by a witness in the aftermath of the shooting shows Pearsall walking toward an ambulance, where paramedics guide him onto a gurney before rushing him to the ER a few miles away.

<p>Video filmed by a witness in the aftermath of the shooting shows Pearsall walking toward an ambulance, where paramedics guide him onto a gurney before rushing him to the ER a few miles away.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video of 49ers draft pick Ricky Pearsall walking to ambulance after police say he was shot near Union Square. Video from witness. <a href="https://twitter.com/KTVU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KTVU</a> <a href="https://t.co/luhulILUQ7">pic.twitter.com/luhulILUQ7</a></p>&mdash; Zak Sos (@ZakSNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZakSNews/status/1830052702501683327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&#8220;This kind of violence is simply unacceptable in our city,&#8221; Scott said hours later from a podium by the General Hospital&#8217;s ambulance bay.

<p>"This kind of violence is simply unacceptable in our city," Scott said hours later from a podium by the General Hospital's ambulance bay.</p>

<p>&#8220;This kind of violence is simply unacceptable in our city,&#8221; Scott said hours later from a podium by the General Hospital&#8217;s ambulance bay.</p>

Mayor London Breed, who offered her condolences to Pearsall and his family on social media promptly after the shooting, reiterated her sympathies at the press conference alongside the police chief and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.

<p>Mayor London Breed, who offered her condolences to Pearsall and his family on social media promptly after the shooting, reiterated her sympathies at the press conference alongside the police chief and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This afternoon, there was an attempted robbery in Union Square involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and he was shot.<br><br>SFPD was on scene immediately and an arrest of the shooter was made.<br><br>My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time.<br><br>We will…</p>&mdash; London Breed (@LondonBreed) <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonBreed/status/1830038614203646072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&#8220;This was a terrible and rare incident in Union Square and our thoughts are with Ricky Pearsall and his family,&#8221; Breed said. &#8220;He has a bright future and I look forward to seeing him recover and get back on the field.&#8221;

<p>"This was a terrible and rare incident in Union Square and our thoughts are with Ricky Pearsall and his family," Breed said. "He has a bright future and I look forward to seeing him recover and get back on the field."</p>

<p>&#8220;This was a terrible and rare incident in Union Square and our thoughts are with Ricky Pearsall and his family,&#8221; Breed said. &#8220;He has a bright future and I look forward to seeing him recover and get back on the field.&#8221;</p>

Jenkins said the investigation is ongoing and that her office will decide what charges to bring against the alleged shooter by the middle of next week. But she confirmed that the case will be prosecuted in juvenile court.

<p>Jenkins said the investigation is ongoing and that her office will decide what charges to bring against the alleged shooter by the middle of next week. But she confirmed that the case will be prosecuted in juvenile court.</p>

&#8220;It should be clear, one, that the police department in this city will do its job to make sure that those who are committing any crime — let alone a crime like this — will get caught,&#8221; Jenkins said. &#8220;And I also want to make it clear that when that happens and my office takes over, that there will be accountability for those who commit these types of acts in San Francisco.&#8221;

<p>"It should be clear, one, that the police department in this city will do its job to make sure that those who are committing any crime — let alone a crime like this — will get caught," Jenkins said. "And I also want to make it clear that when that happens and my office takes over, that there will be accountability for those who commit these types of acts in San Francisco."</p>

<p>&#8220;It should be clear, one, that the police department in this city will do its job to make sure that those who are committing any crime — let alone a crime like this — will get caught,&#8221; Jenkins said. &#8220;And I also want to make it clear that when that happens and my office takes over, that there will be accountability for those who commit these types of acts in San Francisco.&#8221;</p>

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and SFPD Chief Bill Scott address reporters during a press conference after the shooting of 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.


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SFPD urged anyone with information about the shooting to call inspectors at (415) 575-4444 or text tips beginning with &#8220;SFPD&#8221; to TIP411.

<p>SFPD urged anyone with information about the shooting to call inspectors at (415) 575-4444 or text tips beginning with "SFPD" to TIP411.</p>

<p>SFPD urged anyone with information about the shooting to call inspectors at (415) 575-4444 or text tips beginning with &#8220;SFPD&#8221; to TIP411.</p>

The 49ers didn&#8217;t immediately respond to a request for comment.

<p>The 49ers didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>The 49ers didn&#8217;t immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

KTVU reporter Sal Castaneda broke the news less than an hour after the shooting, saying Pearsall was targeted for his Rolex watch.

<p>KTVU reporter Sal Castaneda broke the news less than an hour after the shooting, saying Pearsall was targeted for his Rolex watch.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#49ers</a> Ricky Pearsall was reportedly shot in a robbery attempt over his Rolex watch in downtown San Francisco according to sources. We don’t know his condition.</p>&mdash; Sal Castaneda (@sal_castaneda) <a href="https://twitter.com/sal_castaneda/status/1830027447007637939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In the hours to follow, Pearsall&#8217;s teammates posted words of support online.

<p>In the hours to follow, Pearsall's teammates posted words of support online.</p>

<p>In the hours to follow, Pearsall&#8217;s teammates posted words of support online.</p>

Fellow 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk expressed relief about Pearsall coming away from the violent encounter in stable condition.

<p>Fellow 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk expressed relief about Pearsall coming away from the violent encounter in stable condition.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He’s good🤞🏾🙏🏾. Thank god!!!!</p>&mdash; Deebo (@19problemz) <a href="https://twitter.com/19problemz/status/1830035787255332995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great News🙏🙏🙏 <a href="https://t.co/K10MYzcm9h">https://t.co/K10MYzcm9h</a></p>&mdash; 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓒𝓲𝓼𝓬𝓸 ✰ (@AiyukCisco) <a href="https://twitter.com/AiyukCisco/status/1830035369917841697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

As word of the shooting spread, San Francisco political figures — including mayoral contenders Daniel Lurie and Mark Farrell — also took to social media to comment on the incident.

<p>As word of the shooting spread, San Francisco political figures — including mayoral contenders Daniel Lurie and Mark Farrell — also took to social media to comment on the incident.</p>

&#8220;No one — whether they live, work, or visit our beloved city — should ever have to fear for their safety in San Francisco,&#8221; Lurie wrote on X. &#8220;This senseless violence must end.&#8221;

<p>"No one — whether they live, work, or visit our beloved city — should ever have to fear for their safety in San Francisco," Lurie wrote on X. "This senseless violence must end."</p>

<p>&#8220;No one — whether they live, work, or visit our beloved city — should ever have to fear for their safety in San Francisco,&#8221; Lurie wrote on X. &#8220;This senseless violence must end.&#8221;</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My heart goes out to Ricky Pearsall, the San Francisco 49er who was shot in Union Square, and the entire 49er family. I am praying for Ricky’s quick &amp; full recovery. No one—whether they live, work, or visit our beloved city—should ever have to fear for their safety in San…</p>&mdash; Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 (@DanielLurie) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielLurie/status/1830035368370192528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Farrell noted how the shooting is part of a rash of gun violence in the city, where an 8-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet just a day earlier.

<p>Farrell noted how the shooting is part of a rash of gun violence in the city, where an 8-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet just a day earlier.</p>

&#8220;Enough is enough,&#8221; he wrote on X. &#8220;If we want public safety in San Francisco, then we need change in City Hall.&#8221;

<p>"Enough is enough," he wrote on X. "If we want public safety in San Francisco, then we need change in City Hall."</p>

<p>&#8220;Enough is enough,&#8221; he wrote on X. &#8220;If we want public safety in San Francisco, then we need change in City Hall.&#8221;</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our city has suffered from a tragic series of gun shootings: a Galileo high student shot while Breed partied in Chicago, a young girl in Crocker-Amazon with life-threatening wounds, and now 49ers first round draft pick Ricky Pearsall struck with gunfire during an attempted… <a href="https://t.co/fFzWJpXUH6">https://t.co/fFzWJpXUH6</a></p>&mdash; Mark Farrell 🥥🌴 (@MarkFarrellSF) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkFarrellSF/status/1830028537363120338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The mayor pushed back against the narrative that the city is dangerous.

<p>The mayor pushed back against the narrative that the city is dangerous.</p>

&#8220;We know San Francisco has the lowest violent crime rates than most major cities in this country,&#8221; Breed said at the press conference. &#8220;But statistics don&#8217;t matter when incidents like this occur. What matters is supporting the victim and holding those accountable who break our laws and endanger the lives others.&#8221;

<p>"We know San Francisco has the lowest violent crime rates than most major cities in this country," Breed said at the press conference. "But statistics don't matter when incidents like this occur. What matters is supporting the victim and holding those accountable who break our laws and endanger the lives others."</p>

<p>&#8220;We know San Francisco has the lowest violent crime rates than most major cities in this country,&#8221; Breed said at the press conference. &#8220;But statistics don&#8217;t matter when incidents like this occur. What matters is supporting the victim and holding those accountable who break our laws and endanger the lives others.&#8221;</p>

Despite the recent spate of shootings, <a href="https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/stay-safe/crime-data/crime-dashboard">reported crimes</a> have dramatically declined in San Francisco this year, falling by about a third compared to late August last year. Robberies, meanwhile, dropped by 22% compared to the same timeframe in 2023.

<p>Despite the recent spate of shootings, <a href="https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/stay-safe/crime-data/crime-dashboard">reported crimes</a> have dramatically declined in San Francisco this year, falling by about a third compared to late August last year. Robberies, meanwhile, dropped by 22% compared to the same timeframe in 2023.</p>

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Six-year incumbent London Breed has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/breed-to-concede-sf-mayors-race-as-frustrated-voters-seek-change/">lost the mayoral election</a> and will soon surrender her post to mayor-elect <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/daniel-lurie-wins-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>.

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<p>Six-year incumbent London Breed has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/breed-to-concede-sf-mayors-race-as-frustrated-voters-seek-change/">lost the mayoral election</a> and will soon surrender her post to mayor-elect <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/daniel-lurie-wins-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>.</p>

Breed has been a major player in local politics since joining the Board of Supervisors in 2013. Four years later, when Mayor Ed Lee died suddenly, Breed took over as interim mayor and won a special election to remain mayor in 2018.

<p>Breed has been a major player in local politics since joining the Board of Supervisors in 2013. Four years later, when Mayor Ed Lee died suddenly, Breed took over as interim mayor and won a special election to remain mayor in 2018.</p>

She first entered the world of local government as an intern for Mayor Willie Brown. In 1999, she worked on his re-election campaign. The two remain friends to this day.

<p>She first entered the world of local government as an intern for Mayor Willie Brown. In 1999, she worked on his re-election campaign. The two remain friends to this day.</p>

A San Francisco native, Breed grew up in the Western Addition neighborhood. She has spoken often of her hardscrabble upbringing and the scourge of poverty in the city.

<p>A San Francisco native, Breed grew up in the Western Addition neighborhood. She has spoken often of her hardscrabble upbringing and the scourge of poverty in the city.</p>

As mayor, Breed championed housing construction, winning support from YIMBYs like state Sen. Scott Wiener. She has not said what she will do after leaving City Hall.

<p>As mayor, Breed championed housing construction, winning support from YIMBYs like state Sen. Scott Wiener. She has not said what she will do after leaving City Hall.</p>

From left, David Campos, London Breed, David Chiu, Norman Yee, Eric Mar and John Avalos take oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony at the Board of Supervisors meeting in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013.


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City Attorney Dennis Herrera, at podium, gestures toward Board of Supervisors President London Breed, second from left, after announcing a settlement agreement on short term rentals during a news conference Monday, May 1, 2017, at City Hall in San Francisco. San Francisco and Airbnb have reached a deal to end a lawsuit over a law that fines the company for booking rentals not registered with the city. Under the settlement announced Monday, residents looking to list a rental can apply for a city registration number through Airbnb's website. In the background at left is former supervisor David Campos and Doug Engmann, third from left, with ShareBetter SF.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00002-edited.jpg" alt="Several individuals in formal attire stand in front of a San Francisco City Attorney seal, with U.S. and California flags visible behind them." class="wp-image-330696"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">City Attorney Dennis Herrera gestures toward Board of Supervisors President London Breed after announcing a settlement agreement on short-term rentals in a May 2017 news conference.</figcaption></figure>


Acting Mayor of San Francisco London Breed during a meeting with members of the United Palayaz, on Wednesday December 13, 2017, to promote a gun buy back program happening this weekend in San Francisco, Calif.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00003-edited.jpg" alt="A group of people is gathered in a room with colorful graffiti on the wall. One person wears a jacket that says &quot;It takes the hood to save the hood&quot; on the back." class="wp-image-330697"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed meets with members of the United Playaz to promote a gun buyback program in 2017.</figcaption></figure>


Mayor Ed Lee and Board of Supervisors President London Breed arrive for a City Hall news conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, to discuss the city's plans for Sunday's protest after the National Park Service approved a permit to the Patriot Prayers group for a demonstration at Crissy Field.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00004.jpg?w=2500" alt="Two people stand indoors, the man in a suit with a purple tie. The woman, in a yellow jacket, is slightly closer. The background features ornate architecture." class="wp-image-330525"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayor Ed Lee and Breed arrive at City Hall in 2017.</figcaption></figure>


Acting Mayor London Breed is surrounded by city officials during a City Hall news conference following the announcement that Mayor Ed Lee has died in San Francisco, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00006.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman speaks at a podium surrounded by a large group of people. Cameras capture the event in a formal setting with a government emblem on the podium." class="wp-image-330527"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks at a news conference after Mayor Ed Lee&#8217;s death in December 2017.</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00006.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman speaks at a podium surrounded by a large group of people. Cameras capture the event in a formal setting with a government emblem on the podium." class="wp-image-330527"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks at a news conference after Mayor Ed Lee's death in December 2017.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00006.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman speaks at a podium surrounded by a large group of people. Cameras capture the event in a formal setting with a government emblem on the podium." class="wp-image-330527"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks at a news conference after Mayor Ed Lee&#8217;s death in December 2017.</figcaption></figure>

San Francisco Acting Mayor London Breed joins a community candlelight vigil in honor of Mayor Ed Lee at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown in San Francisco, on Thurs. December 21, 2017.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00005.jpg?w=2500" alt="Three people sit closely together, each holding a lit candle. They appear solemn, and the glow from the candles illuminates their faces." class="wp-image-330526"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed joins a community candlelight vigil in honor of Lee.</figcaption></figure>


San Francisco mayoral candidate London Breed speaks to supporters during an election night party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in San Francisco.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00008.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a red outfit is speaking into a microphone at a campaign event with a supportive crowd and a large poster behind her." class="wp-image-330531"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks to supporters during an election night party in 2018.</figcaption></figure>


Governor Gavin Newsom swears in Mayor-elect London Breed as she takes her oath of office outside City Hall July 11, 2018 in San Francisco.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00009-edited.jpg" alt="Two people are in front of elaborate gold decorations, raising their hands in a ceremony. One is holding a document, and there are microphones and flags nearby." class="wp-image-330698"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Governor Gavin Newsom swears in Mayor-elect London Breed as she takes her oath of office outside City Hall on July 11, 2018.</figcaption></figure>


SF Mayor London Breed talks with a homeless man in front of Outfit on Castro Street as she takes a neighborhood walk this morning on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in San Francisco.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00010.jpeg?w=2241" alt="A person in a red hoodie sits on the sidewalk with a keyboard and notebook, engaging with a woman in a blue suit, as people and vehicles pass by." class="wp-image-330533"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed talks with a homeless man on Castro Street in 2018.</figcaption></figure>


Suzy Loftus (l to r), interim district attorney, stands with Mayor London Breed (right) as she speaks at a press conference at Far East Cafe regarding the appointment of Suzy Loftus (left) as interim district attorney on Friday October 4, 2019 in San Francisco.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00011.jpg?w=2500" alt="Two women are in front of a red curtain. One is speaking at a podium, wearing a red outfit, and the other stands next to her in blue, smiling and clasping her hands." class="wp-image-330534"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks at a 2019 press conference announcing the appointment of Suzy Loftus, left, as interim district attorney.</figcaption></figure>


(l-r) Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Warriors co-owners Peter Guber and Joe Lacob, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Kristin Lemkau of JP Morgan cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00012.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people stand smiling in front of Chase Center, holding a large yellow ribbon with &quot;Ribbon Cutting, September 3, 2019&quot; written on it." class="wp-image-330535"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed joins Golden State Warriors executives and Gov. Gavin Newsom for a ribbon-cutting event at the Chase Center&#8217;s opening ceremony in 2019.</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00012.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people stand smiling in front of Chase Center, holding a large yellow ribbon with &quot;Ribbon Cutting, September 3, 2019&quot; written on it." class="wp-image-330535"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed joins Golden State Warriors executives and Gov. Gavin Newsom for a ribbon-cutting event at the Chase Center's opening ceremony in 2019.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00012.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people stand smiling in front of Chase Center, holding a large yellow ribbon with &quot;Ribbon Cutting, September 3, 2019&quot; written on it." class="wp-image-330535"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed joins Golden State Warriors executives and Gov. Gavin Newsom for a ribbon-cutting event at the Chase Center&#8217;s opening ceremony in 2019.</figcaption></figure>

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: San Francisco police chief William Scott (L) looks on as San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks during a news conference at the future site of a Transitional Age Youth Navigation Center on January 15, 2020 in San Francisco, California. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the opening of a new SAFE Navigation center for the homeless at 33 Gough. The opening brings the total number of new shelter beds that are opened, under construction of in development to more than 1,000 before the end of the year.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00013.jpg?w=2500" alt="A person is speaking in front of a board displaying plans for 1,000 new shelter beds by 2020, detailing the number opened and in development. A man stands behind." class="wp-image-330536"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">San Francisco police chief Bill Scott looks on as Breed speaks during a news conference at the future site of a homeless shelter in 2020.</figcaption></figure>


San Francisco Mayor London Breed takes a knee for eight minutes and forty six seconds in honor of George Floyd at City Hall on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in San Francisco. Black Lives Matter demonstrations continued in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis police custody.


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Honorable judge Teri Jackson, left, administers the Mayoral oath of office to London N. Breed, right, in the rotunda at City Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in San Francisco.


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San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks alongside healthcare leaders to announce the opening of a mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Moscone South in San Francisco, Calif. Thursday, February 4, 2021. The vaccination hub will officially open to Bay Area residents age 65 years and older and health care workers with appointments available on the MyTurn website starting on Friday, Feb. 5th. Moscone Center will initially open at a lower vaccination capacity due to limited vaccine supply. Once adequate vaccine supply is distributed by the state of California, the Moscone Center expects to administer between 7,000 to 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines a day. All vaccinations at Moscone Center will be by appointment only for anyone eligible to receive the vaccine regardless of health coverage.


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Mayor London Breed, left, listens to SFPD Chief Bill Scott at a press conference on Jan. 25, 2022.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00017-edited.jpg" alt="A woman in a red coat with pearl earrings looks serious as she stands outside. In the foreground, a uniformed police officer is partially visible." class="wp-image-330699"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed listens to SFPD Chief Bill Scott during a press conference in 2022.</figcaption></figure>


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