San Francisco Mayor Proposes Early Closures of Tenderloin Shops to Curb Drug Use

London Breed’s plan, which she submitted to supervisors, would close corner stores and liquor stores between midnight and 5 a.m.

Homeless people gather near drug dealers in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco on Feb. 22, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

In a move to reduce drug use, San Francisco may require retail shops to close early in the city’s Tenderloin district under a proposal that Mayor London Breed made April 23 to the Board of Supervisors.

Ms. Breed’s proposal would require the shops be closed between midnight and 5 a.m., especially for those selling tobacco products or late-night snacks like pre-packed food in the district, which is known for rampant drug use.