Fentanyl Emergency, Blessing Scams, Tourism Outlook, and Electric Scooter Safety
The San Francisco Daily Brief
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Michelle
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Fentanyl Emergency, Blessing Scams, Tourism Outlook, and Electric Scooter Safety

E59 • Jan 15, 2025 • 28 mins

In this episode of The San Francisco Daily Brief, Michelle covers top stories and a weather update. Key topics include the fentanyl state of emergency, blessing scams, and city rankings. She discusses Fillmore grocery store vacancies, a positive tourism outlook, and environmental efforts to protect a rare fish species. The episode dives deep into the city's affordability crisis, impacts on grocery stores, and tourism. Other highlights include electric scooter safety, Lunar New Year investments, and support for small businesses. An interview on San Francisco's Legacy Businesses wraps up the episode, concluding with a call to action.

Key Points

  • San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has declared a 'fentanyl state of emergency' to address the city's opioid crisis swiftly.
  • San Francisco police are warning residents about blessing scams that have stolen nearly $400,000, urging vigilance and caution.
  • San Francisco's ranking as a top city has dropped significantly due to ongoing affordability challenges and high living costs.
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