Upon her return from a week-long trip to China, San Francisco Mayor London Breed has been met with criticism from constituents facing ongoing crime and homelessness crises in the city. Critics argue that Breed’s focus on pandas for the San Francisco Zoo and photo opportunities abroad highlights her disregard for the urgent needs of her residents. Despite police department claims of a lower crime rate compared to previous years, San Franciscans report persistent concerns about rising crime, including a 14.8% increase in robberies and a 6.3% increase in motor vehicle thefts in 2023. Breed’s efforts to secure pandas for the zoo have also drawn criticism, with some arguing that it should not be prioritized over addressing more pressing issues such as homelessness, crime, and drug addiction. Despite Breed’s announcement of plans to establish a curfew in the Tenderloin neighborhood to curb crime, critics maintain that the city’s public safety initiatives require further improvement.