By Mary Willis, KALW Crosscurrents
On Tuesday, San Francisco supervisors will consider legislation to close the city’s parks overnight. If passed, no one will be allowed in parks run by the city’s recreation department between midnight and 5 a.m.
There are a few exceptions, including Golden Gate Park, where people will be allowed to drive or walk on paved roads and sidewalks, as long as they keep moving through and do not stop. People who violate the proposed law could face fines of up to $1,000 and/or six months in county jail.
Advocates say the law will help stop vandalism and illegal dumping, but critics are concerned about its possible effect on homeless people who sleep in the parks.
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