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monica. this was something daniel lurie mentioned on the day he was sworn in and making good today. >> yeah, absolutely. and sfpd chief bill scott says that officers who will be patrolling this area will not be assigned to radio calls and responding to other issues in other neighborhoods. so they're going to have to move around resources in order to make this work. but officials say increasing police presence downtown is something that is critical to the city's economic recovery. >> do you feel safe walking around san francisco? >> certain sections? yes. >> it's a perception problem that's plagued san francisco city leaders since the pandemic. >> in any big city, you should be cautious that i would say. >> this was the face of our city, a place that we can all admit is not what it used to be. >> mayor daniel lurie is hoping to change that through a surge of police resources into a so-called hospitality zone. >> downtown's public safety challenges have hurt our economy. >> it will cover prominent tourist areas like union square, the moscone convention center, and yerba buena gardens. >> it's

monica, thank you. >> by the way, mayor daniel lurie will be on gma3 tomorrow. watch it right here on abc seven at noon after midday live. seven >> it is going to be a busy weekend in san francisco. hopefully none of this is news to you. valentine's day is friday. the chinese new year parade is saturday, and it's nba all star weekend as well. most all star events are in san francisco, but not all. there are some in oakland, and today the town's police department discussed the preparations underway to make sure everyone has a fun and safe experience because security is a top priority. oakland has opened its emergency operations center that brings together police, fire, public works and the city manager's office. the nba is chipping in to help pay for police overtime as oakland grapples with a massive budget deficit. >> there is going to be targeted enforcement. if you come into our city and you victimize any of our community members or businesses or people that are coming here to enjoy the festivities, we will arrest you. >> the chp will increase patrols along th

monica. >> a city's overall health is often measured by its downtown economic activity. so that's why we're seeing so much emphasis from mayor daniel lurie and other elected officials who want san francisco really to be a destination city again. nightlife is a big part of that, and a new proposal could make it easier and cheaper for businesses downtown to get liquor licenses. >> it was a welcomed return, a downtown that has struggled with crime and building. vacancies post-pandemic. booming over the weekend, a. >> light switch went off. the energy is alive. >> leaders are looking to sustain that energy by bringing nightlife back to downtown. >> it is absolutely essential for san francisco's recovery. >> state senator scott wiener's newest bill would create 20 new low cost liquor licenses for a downtown hospitality zone. he says currently, it can cost about $125,000 to get a liquor license in san francisco, but these specific ones would cost $19,000. it builds upon wiener's work with former mayor london breed to get entertainment zones legalized, allowing alcohol in those areas during events like oktoberfest. >> this is about new li

. >> mayor daniel lurie and state senator scott wiener are partnering on the bill, which would increase penalties for illegal fencing operations. >> abc seven news political reporter monicajoining us live now with more on this story. monica. >> well, julian, leaders say that this is really an unintended consequence of a 2018 law that decriminalized street vending. now, that has made it easier for fencers who buy stolen goods and then resell them for profit. and when paired with blatant drug usage and homelessness in some parts of the city, it's created a really bad environment. >> but we do everything we can to earn our living. >> mission street vendors say illegal street vendors are threatening their businesses and public safety at large. >> we don't feel safe doing this work on the streets to date. >> it's why state senator scott wiener is resurrecting his proposal to crack down on rules for sidewalk vending. >> these illegal fencing operations have become increasingly disruptive. >> city leaders say it impacts the entire ecosystem of chaotic streets around the mission and south of market. >> it perpetuates an unfortunate cycle of petty theft that impacts local busines