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'''San Francisco''' refers to both the city and [[county]] in California<ref>Technically it is considered a "consolidated city-county".  Other such arrangements exist elsewhere in the United States – [[Denver]] is an example – but it is the only such arrangement in [[California]].</ref> and is generally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world.<ref>http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/San+Francisco-638.html</ref> It is well known for its excellent public transit systems, including Muni subway and streetcars, BART ([[Bay Area Rapid Transit]]) trains to suburbs, and the famous San Francisco cable cars.<ref>http://www.reserve-hotel.com/HBOImages/destinations/usa/sanfran/transportation.asp</ref> The city has survived two extremely damaging earthquakes, one in 1906 and another one about 75 miles away in 1989<ref>http://www.sfmuseum.org/1906/89.html</ref><ref>http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/index.php</ref> known as the [[Loma Prieta Earthquake]]. Fear of another earthquake is the reason that no freeway through the city exists.  Indeed, it is impossible to access the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] without driving on city streets.

'''San Francisco''' refers to both the city and [[county]] in California<ref>Technically it is considered a "consolidated city-county".  Other such arrangements exist elsewhere in the United States – [[Denver]] is an example – but it is the only such arrangement in [[California]].</ref> and is generally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world.<ref>http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/San+Francisco-638.html</ref> It is well known for its excellent public transit systems, including Muni subway and streetcars, BART ([[Bay Area Rapid Transit]]) trains to suburbs, and the famous San Francisco cable cars.<ref>http://www.reserve-hotel.com/HBOImages/destinations/usa/sanfran/transportation.asp</ref> The city has survived two extremely damaging earthquakes, one in 1906 and another one about 75 miles away in 1989<ref>http://www.sfmuseum.org/1906/89.html</ref><ref>http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/index.php</ref> known as the [[Loma Prieta Earthquake]]. Fear of another earthquake is the reason that no freeway through the city exists.  Indeed, it is impossible to access the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] without driving on city streets.

[[Political correctness]] tends to downplay multiple problems of political origin afflicting San Francisco.  Shockingly, a prevalence of human waste litters the streets due to a large homeless population.  Housing is unaffordable for most, and a two-tier society more common in [[socialism|socialist]] countries exists.  Random shootings and other crimes as a result of San Francisco being a sanctuary city plague the community, sometimes with perpetrators never caught or, if caught, not convicted.

[[Political correctness]] tends to downplay multiple problems of political origin afflicting San Francisco.  Shockingly, a prevalence of human waste litters the streets due to a large homeless population.  Housing is unaffordable for most, and a two-tier society more common in [[socialism|socialist]] countries exists. While [[Democrat]]s promote public transportation as an alternative to gas-powered vehicles, more homeless ride public transportation 24/7 as an alternative to living outdoors. Crime on public transportation has increased while ridership among the general population has decreased.<ref>https://hotair.com/archives/john-s-2/2019/09/05/homeless-riding-san-francisco-trains-crime-ridership/</ref> Random shootings and other crimes as a result of San Francisco being a sanctuary city plague the community, sometimes with perpetrators never caught or, if caught, not convicted.

The downtown area of the city is laid out on two grids, with a 45 degree offset between them.  Market Street separates the two grids.  Many tourists come to visit the Civic Center, Embarcadero, and Union Square areas, all of which are north of Market.  Famous San Francisco landmarks include the [[Golden Gate Bridge]], Fisherman's Wharf, and [[Alcatraz Island]].

The downtown area of the city is laid out on two grids, with a 45 degree offset between them.  Market Street separates the two grids.  Many tourists come to visit the Civic Center, Embarcadero, and Union Square areas, all of which are north of Market.  Famous San Francisco landmarks include the [[Golden Gate Bridge]], Fisherman's Wharf, and [[Alcatraz Island]].