'They cornered me. I thought that was my last day alive.' However, in spite of the loss and trauma, Toland says he was determined not to let it ruin the reason he came into town in the first place -- his grandmother.
New data released by the Bay Area Council says 65% of local residents are avoiding big city downtowns like Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose.But, the couple notes, despite the traumatic experience, they were moved by the outpouring of support they received from others nearby.
They say one man in particular stayed with them for hours after the incident to make sure they were OK. "We had people come up to us, placing money in our hand, telling us they're sorry for what happened, and they don't want us to have that impression of their city," Regina said.They just plan to take it one day at a time.
"Everything has been violated. My peace, my heart, you know, and me personally I don't know what to expect when I get back home," Toland said.
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