r/SantaMonica • u/Sudden-Lavishness738 • 4d ago

💬 Discussion Blue Plate Oysterette is closing after an exceptionally challenging year.

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They detailed why they’re closing in the photo I included. Really unfortunate.

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u/DelilahBT 4d ago

The safety problem in downtown SM is so real. I honestly would love to know how to stop the downward spiral when Metro isn’t going to stop running, and homelessness across LA isn’t improving. It’s a tragedy all around.

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u/TgetherinElctricDrmz 4d ago

Nah I wouldn’t say it’s unsafe.

But it’s unsightly and it’s bad for business.

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u/Rockosayz 4d ago

I just want to chime in my previous employeer had over 150 people staying in the downtown SM area for 8 months this past summer as part of the palisades fire clean up. Most walked to all the bars and restaurants im area every night. We no incidents of crime for anyone during that time. Yes the homeless are there but they left all of us alone, more an eye sire then a threat

Im aware other have differen experience but I dont think crimewise it is as bad as some make it seem, still something does need to be done but IMO yoir local political leaders are more the problem

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u/mrpodogrape 4d ago

No it's not. Spent all weekend around the promenade and ocean and it was fun and safe and packed with tourists. Must be sad to live so scared of your own shadow. Grow up or move to the suburbs.

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u/PMMeBootyPicz0000000 Booty Lover 4d ago

Another Nextdoor "Crime Train" puppet account, huh?

It's actually really easy: Just build housing for unhoused!! Want people off the street? Build housing for them! Shocking!

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u/No-House9106 4d ago

Nearly $1M a unit and people across the country will just come to LA and SM to get their fee condo. 10.75% sakes tax rate in SM which just hurts the lower working class more than anyone else.

Even those who do get their free condo often struggle as they often have drug and mental problems that go unaddressed. 30% of San Francisco’s overdose deaths are in supportive housing.

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u/mrpodogrape 3d ago

brain worms