Okay so, let's talk about what's happening on the streets of the City, because apparently, even our beloved street fairs aren't safe from budget cuts.
### Sunset on Sunday Streets is Canceled, Fam
The big news dropped yesterday, Wednesday, March 25, that San Francisco is slashing funds for "Sunday Streets." This isn't just some random street closure; this is an 18-year-old tradition that turns major thoroughfares into car-free public spaces. The City's release titled "Sunset on Sunday Streets?" pretty much tells you everything you need to know about the mood. I mean, think about it: families bike without fear, neighbors actually talk to each other without shouting over traffic, and small businesses along the route get a little boost. These events, especially the ones out in the Sunset that Viv and I love, are a huge part of what makes San Francisco feel like a community, not just a bunch of people living next to each other.
* 18-year-old program
* Funds cut, impacting future events
* San Francisco is facing tough budget choices
The deeper cut here is what this says about the City's priorities. We’re talking about community building, about giving people space to just *be* in a city that’s already hella dense and expensive.
### New Street Food Law Sparks Fear
Also yesterday, Wednesday, March 25, the supervisors gave the green light to a new street food law. The city release says it's "OK'd," but street vendors, especially those in the Mission that have been feeding us for generations, are scared it'll push them out. We're talking about the folks selling pupusas and elotes that make this city vibrant. These small operations, often immigrant-run, are barely scraping by as it is. We need to watch how this actually gets implemented, because San Francisco has a hella long history of good intentions going sideways for the most vulnerable.
That's the City, fam — fog, hills, and all.
Vivian Leung, MiTL Sports Desk, San Francisco
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