>> San Francisco has been getting worse.

From my first visit there in ~'93 to my last in ~'99 SF felt like it was going downhill quickly. I would not have gone back voluntarily after the first visit if not for job requirements.

I had an uncle who lived in Hayward who complained about both areas a lot.

After reading the news about needles, mental patients, shitting in the street etc... I dunno how it could get worse.