http://www.nbcbayarea.com/savingsf A new streaming series searching for solutions to deep-rooted problems plaguing one of the most progressive cities in America. A quiet San Francisco neighborhood, known for stunning ocean views and lush forests, has become a symbol of the city’s systemic problems involving poverty, crime, and mental health. The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit spent months uncovering the mystery of how a former English teacher became a convicted felon – caught up in drugs, homelessness, and accusations of a bizarre obsession with a woman in the woods. In Episode 4 'Beautiful People, Wasted', investigating one man’s journey through homelessness and the criminal justice system in San Francisco exposes deep-rooted and systemic problems that have plagued the city for decades. Despite billions of dollars spent by city leaders, people suffering from mental illness and addiction are abandoned to the streets – and city residents are forced to live with crime, drugs, and fear. In examining the city’s dark side, proven solutions emerge that could transform the streets and people of San Francisco. So, what are they - and why is the city still struggling? In an exclusive interview, Mayor London Breed defends her actions and explains what she is doing to move the city forward. Watch new episodes every Monday. Learn more about this series at: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/savingsanfrancisco #sanfrancisco #savingsanfrancisco Stay connected: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nbcbayarea Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nbcbayarea Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nbcbayarea Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea Catch up on all the day's news: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/ Download our mobile app: On iOS: http://nbcbay.com/R1BhqYM On Android: http://nbcbay.com/rUcA97h Watch us on OTT: Add our channel on Roku: https://bit.ly/3ySK60j Download our app on Amazon Fire TV: https://amzn.to/3FmmiEA