Sideshows Have Made It All the Way Out to the Sunset, and Residents Are Pissed

Sideshows have infiltrated San Francisco's Outer Sunset, with a recent event at 42nd Avenue and Lawton Street alarming local residents. Neighbors reported being disturbed by the noise of screeching tires late at night, with one resident, Abe Lee, expressing shock at the reckless behavior. He noted the high risk of injury as participants jumped in front of cars performing donuts. The SFPD responded approximately 20 minutes after the sideshow began, reflecting the lower priority given to such disturbances. Supervisor Joel Engardio condemned the sideshow as "unacceptable," emphasizing its threat to community safety and the burden it places on city resources.

He called for stricter law enforcement and suggested implementing "donut speed bumps" in known sideshow hotspots. Sideshows have been a recurring issue in San Francisco, with past incidents leading to vehicle seizures by authorities. The ongoing activity raises concerns about public safety as the sideshow season continues.