Something I've really noticed here (compared to the UK) is that all the really poor/homeless people are from one or more of the ethnic minority groups, and they seem to be uncared for on the whole (lack of health care?). It's a stark contrast to the obvious wealth of most other people. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what it going on, but its quite shocking to an outsider.
San Francisco has more handouts than anywhere in the country. That's why the homeless go there!
I'll be there on Tuesday.