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    'They're clearing out the homeless people': San Francisco gets ready for arrival of world leaders

    SAN FRANCISCO — Crouching at the entrance of San Francisco City Hall, Jason Jacobs brushed gold paint onto the ornate doorway of the Beaux-Arts building. "Whether I paint the gates or not, they're gonna get their breath taken away," said Jacobs, a San Francisco native who often marvels at the stunning architecture. Fresh paint. Street cleanings. Homeless sweeps. Colorful art. Workers like ...
    by Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times Nov 10, 2023 5 minutes
    The skyline of downtown San Francisco with the Golden Gate bridge.

    SAN FRANCISCO — Crouching at the entrance of San Francisco City Hall, Jason Jacobs brushed gold paint onto the ornate doorway of the Beaux-Arts building.

    "Whether I paint the gates or not, they're gonna get their breath taken away," said Jacobs, a San Francisco native who often marvels at the stunning architecture.

    Fresh paint. Street cleanings. Homeless sweeps. Colorful art. Workers like Jacobs beautified the city, days before politicians, executives and journalists from around the world descend on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. From Saturday to Nov. 17, the international event is expected to bring more than 20,000 people to the city and attract thousands of protesters.

    APEC is made up of 21 member economies, including the U.S., China, Japan, Russia and Canada. The members account for nearly 50% of global trade and 40% of the global population, giving the U.S. a big

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