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Vol. 1 · Issue 05 · May 2026
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San Francisco – What’s It Really Like Now? 🇺🇸

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@chrisd2p2
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The kid with the sax is the EXACT reason these programs need to be a standard in schools everywhere. THis kid is motivated and excited to learn and play. Take that away from him he wont have much else to keep him out of trouble probably.

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@MH-rq6jy
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This is why I enjoy your videos, no matter how polarized the environment you treat everyone with respect and let their voices be heard. Glad that SF is cleaning up and hopefully not just on the streets.

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@RigSquad
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That kid on the sax in the park , that was touching. Restores faith in the youth 🎉

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@Crestfresh
1958↗ view

The city worker lady is amazing, she actually drove me home 2 nights ago when I was drunk, lost my friends and my phone was dead I had 0 way of getting home. I gladly paid her for her help, never thought I’d see her again. This is pretty surreal to see we need more good people l…

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@rob7635
1933↗ view

Peter is the kind of guy to walk up to the city worker and tell him how good of a job they are doing respect man don’t see a lot of YouTubers doing that !

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@frenchsoul-f6q
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My french self absolutely adores watching Americans talk. You guys are so open and generous with your answers. ❤️

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@bikesbeersbeats
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This was an incredible week for us in SF, we voted out the crazy BoS, the lame duck major, across the bay our neighbors in Alameda did the same to their DA and Oakland also removed their corrupt mayor. The people of california are united in moving forward and removing these crazy…

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@dominus1444
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These simple interactions between people are one of the few things and give me hope in humanity.

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@BillyBats773
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Calimate. Man what a young spirit. There’s something in that kids demeanor that will take him so damn far if he’s got guidance and great people around him. Speaking greatly to people he’s never met. A young honesty to people he’s never ever met and you can tell he listens. I pray…

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@diegosorio
846↗ view

Peter once again doing a better job than any corporate media could ever do. A non-pastisan approach to showing the reality. Keep it up!

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@kayolson9929
637↗ view

I was born in San Francisco. I miss it. The neighborhoods, Golden Gate park, fresh sourdough, cable cars, the fog, art, ballet, Candlestick park, riding my bike across the Golden Gate bridge, everything San Francisco! Thank you for the memories!❤

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@thepragmatist
626↗ view

"It's not compassion letting people rot away on the streets." Exactly. Great video. Thank you.

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@spiderfur
563↗ view

San Francisco resident here. Your video was great, show brief glimpses of the good and the bad in San Francisco. Good job.

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@Timecop1983
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It always amazes me how open Americans are. Some random dude with a camera asks you really personal questions and people tell their life stories. And they make jokes and remarks with other rando's they see on the street. In Europe (or in The Netherlands at least) you're lucky to…

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@soul2soul399
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My family has been in SF since the 1800’s. We helped build the bridges and roads. I’m older now and live about 45 minutes north of the city but I still love to go into the city and feel the history of my family there.

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@markgibbons9891
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Bay Area and SF resident - thank you for making this video. Covid and drugs have really set back much of America - it is great seeing the resilience of SF and the greatness of SF. Cheers.

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@Lobo_Fish40
332↗ view

That kid has a great attitude and really good communication skills. Thanks for posting

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@pandagold4722
331↗ view

That kid with the sax. "Yeah, they love it."

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@SooperTrooper100
323↗ view

Lotsa good people out there…everywhere. Do not lose hope, America. ❤🇺🇸

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@Yu96.
309↗ view

The positive interaction between you, the kid and the police officer was so refreshing! You always bring positive people with positive vibes

warmculture
@Reno-vi2tj
286↗ view

Calamate needs all the encouragement you can give. He's fighting an uphill battle but you helped him show himself for a moment and it was awesome. I'm not religious at all but that was a very pure thing of beauty and things like this make me think the USA still has hope

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@miqotesoulia8620
285↗ view

all the YTers that do THIS sorta thing are the REAL champions of actual news nowadays. Its pretty great seeing the Highs and Lows of mankind.

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@lemontool
278↗ view

Calimante made me smile so much. What a sweet kid. Keep going young man!

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@PeterSantenello
274↗ view

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@PeterSantenello
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@michaelgillespie502
238↗ view

that man on the bench you interviewed who's from Morocco saying the US is a beautiful country should make all of us seriously realize what we have and that now more than ever be ready to fight to keep it

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@AlexCsv1
224↗ view

I miss how Americans are just very laid-back in general. As a European, I really enjoy this about the US.

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@anthonytomlin7800
224↗ view

God Bless that young man with the saxophone! 💪🏾

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@tinkerbell9399
194↗ view

We visited San Francisco 7 yrs ago from England. What a beautiful city it was! Its my favourite place I've ever visited! Hoping the problems can be sorted out, so the residents of this great place can live in peace, and harmony again! 🇬🇧🇬🇧

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@stephenstrager9852
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I was born and raised in SF. Moved to NYC after college. Moved back to SF for 7 years. Moved back to NYC. Man, you could not possibly have done a better job with this video! What a perfect presentation of the city. Really created emotions in me and triggered so many memories. Thi…

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@dustinstark7272
185↗ view

I’ve lived in San Francisco for 25 years. Peter does a great job of capturing the true essence of San Francisco and where our city is in the post COVID journey. Very well done!

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@kittiia.8438
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The young boy in with the sax, is a good kid I wish nothing but the best for him. 🎶🙏🏾🙏🏾😇

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@MelodyTymee
179↗ view

I’ve visited most major cities in California, but San Francisco always takes my breath away with the sceneries.

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@lollafala2949
171↗ view

Why did I tear up hearing that lil boy play. Something just so wholesome when the kids stayed still at a park to listen. I needed that today ❤❤ definitely hope to see SF one day.

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@FC-cz6zd
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Man, I hope an area musician with a heart to teach sees this and the kid with the tenor sax. He's motivated and has a stellar attitude. Thanks Peter for highlighting him and for another amazing video. Glad to see some light coming back to a very dark place the past few years.

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@antario09
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The kid playing the saxophone did it for me.. i love it when the youth is doing constructive activities that add to their life and society. Love your videos, Peter!

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@kencraig8715
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Born and raised in Scotland, I've travelled much of the World and I moved to San Francisco around 1990. It is an incredibly diverse and energetic and conflicted city in every way you can possibly think of. The contrasts are palpable and visceral. As with any large city around the…

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@Docrine682
148↗ view

I notice this channel sh*ts on the USA and romanticizes Europe

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@whatsuptrish9284
141↗ view

That little old lady with the Pink Hat is a historian of San Francisco she is known as Funky Mama. Wow, that bought back memories. I remember her from years ago, when my parents use to take us downtown when San Francisco was clean and good. That's amazing to see that she is st…

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@Waxlab1011
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Claimante is a good kid with personable character and honest personality. Keep up the good work with your music and keep making friends and connections with people who will lift you up and not drag you down. I really want more people like him to thrive and rebuild the spirit of…

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