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Protesters Rally Against Permanently Closing Great Highway In San Francisco

The group named Open the Great Highway Alliance criticized Supervisor Joel Engardio, who represents the Sunset District.

(CBS Bay Area)

July 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO -- A crowd of residents from San Francisco's west side neighborhoods gathered Thursday at Ocean Beach to protest the city's proposal to shut down a section of the Great Highway to cars and transform it into an oceanfront park.

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The group named Open the Great Highway Alliance criticized Supervisor Joel Engardio, who represents the Sunset District and other west-side neighborhoods, for co-sponsoring the plan without thoroughly consulting with his district.

"Listen to your constituents," a protester shouted. "Joel is a liar," another person yelled

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