Day 78 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown 15th and Mission shopkeepers reflect on the mobile command unit

Victoria Ochoa, a deli owner on 16th and Mission Streets, shares her observations regarding the ongoing crackdown in the area. She highlights how views from her shop reveal patterns in customer behavior and interactions with law enforcement. Shopkeepers report decreased foot traffic and sales due to the presence of a mobile command unit, which has heightened tensions. Ochoa noted, "You can see how people react differently now," indicating a shift in community dynamics. Local business owners are increasingly concerned about their livelihoods as the crackdown continues.

This situation has drawn attention to the balance between safety and commerce in the neighborhood. Historically, 16th and Mission has been a vibrant hub, making these changes particularly impactful. As the crackdown persists, shopkeepers are left to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.