Residents in a housing complex adjacent to a preschool on Mission Street report a distressing environment characterized by drug activities and violence. Parents like Rosa Marroquin have encountered dangerous situations, bringing to light their growing fears for their children's safety. Despite appeals to local authorities, crime has not significantly improved, leaving families trapped in a challenging situation. Many parents express a strong desire for a safer community for their children, while local officials, including the school's principal, acknowledge the persistence of these issues despite ongoing efforts to address them.
"One of the men screamed, 'You better run because you're dead if we catch you,'" she recalled. "I panicked and pushed my boy against the wall and used my body as a shield to protect him..."
"It's ugly to live like this. It's a mess," said Orlando Lopez, a tenant who sometimes wishes he could move. "My kids don't wanna see all of this anymore."
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