"San Francisco Mall Suffers Fifth Store Closure in Rapid Decline"

San Francisco Centre, the city's largest shopping mall, is facing a crisis as it has lost five retailers in the past month, bringing its occupancy rate down to just 25%. The mall's value has plummeted by $1 billion, and its owners have defaulted on a $558 million mortgage due to declining foot traffic and sales exacerbated by the pandemic. A receiver has been appointed to manage the property, and there are proposals to redevelop it into a soccer stadium. The city's broader issues, including crime, homelessness, and housing shortages, have also contributed to the mall's struggles.