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San Francisco Locals Unsure If City Is Ready To Host APEC

"I got it in my brain already that a day before they start it, I better get out and get those groceries" said Dinmal.

(CBS San Francisco)

October 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO - The Moscone Center is all set to host the APEC conference in just a few weeks, but local neighbors and landlords have mixed opinions on whether or not the city is prepared for such a big event.

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63-year-old Manuel Dinmal has lived off of 4th Street for 16 years. He says he just got word that San Francisco is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference, for a full week starting Nov. 11.

"I got it in my brain already that a day before they start it, I better get out and get those groceries," said Dinmal.

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