For four consecutive weekends, Mission Street has stayed clear during the daytime hours. However, at night, it becomes populated with vendors and individuals, especially once law enforcement departs. BART officers attempted to remove a vendor but faced resistance. Many people congregate on the east side of the street after 4 p.m., posing questions about their daytime whereabouts. Some individuals are seeking shelter, while others apply collective efforts to secure motel accommodations. Food sources are relied upon through local food banks, contributing to their survival in the area.
"The vendors and 100 or so people on the east side of Mission Street, where the BART officers have no authority, were unfazed by the presence of the SUV."
"Where the 100 or so men and women who fill the east side of Mission Street after 4 p.m. go during the day remains somewhat of a mystery."
"Destiny and Vanessa... said they are trying to get into a shelter. In the meantime, said Vanessa, they 'team up' to pay for a motel room."
"The food banks provide food for individuals like the woman packing up her items, emphasizing the reliance on community resources."
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