Have you been to CA in the last 20 years? It has been like that for at least that long... sadly. The only thing missing is the taco carts all over the place but then I haven't been to downtown L.A. in 20 years so maybe they have those now.
Was Stationed there,visited 1 year ago,had to dodge the homeless on the sidewalks in San Diego,the aroma in the morning from the streets being used as urinals was not of roses.
Was sure different in 1968