SF Federal Building Implements Work-From-Home Policy Amid Crime Concerns

Workers at San Francisco's Federal Building on 7th and Mission streets have been advised to work from home due to safety concerns over crime. The Department of Health and Human Services issued a memo calling for employees to maximize telework, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has expressed safety concerns for her staff. The area around the building has a history of drug use and sales, and the ongoing fentanyl crisis has prompted increased law enforcement presence. The crime and drug problems have impacted retail corridors, leading to closures and declining sales. Despite this, IKEA has announced plans to open its first San Francisco store in the Mid-Market corridor.