How did San Francisco reduce homelessness and overdoses while Seattle struggled?

If you take a walk through San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, you can still see the city’s long-running struggle with homelessness and addiction. But closer to the grand City Hall, tents that once filled the plaza outside have given way to trees, lighting, and open space. The visible contrast is also an example of the progress that this city, which shares commonalities with Seattle, has made. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/news/local/how-did-san-francisco-reduce-homelessness-and-overdoses-while-seattle-struggled-addiction-mental-health-encampment-shelter-resources-crime-katie-wilson-government-funded-nonprofit-technology-app _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ https://twitter.com/komonews http://instagram.com/komo4 https://www.tiktok.com/@komo4seattle Download our iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/komo-news-mobile/id433508161?mt=8 Download our Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newssynergy.komo&hl=en Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: tips@komonews.com Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities. This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews