I live in SF, and the comments you've seen on HN are accurate. It's not Somalia, but there's always the potential for escalation to violence on the street, in

I live in SF, and the comments you've seen on HN are accurate. It's not Somalia, but there's always the potential for escalation to violence on the street, in stores and near ATMs - I've seen it. I wouldn't allow any of my family to walk alone anywhere.