Business owners in Pacoima, California, have complained that the street conditions on Montague Street, where trash, abandoned furniture, and human waste are causing customers to leave. Chris Tersaakyan, owner of KG Studio Catering, stated that safety is a daily concern for his business and staff due to crime, crime, and theft. The conditions have led some business owners to install concrete barriers outside their storefronts to prevent RVs from parking nearby. The impact of these conditions on the street also extends beyond the job, with employees feeling unsafe and fearful. The issue has been exacerbated by ongoing disputes over who lives near the homeless and who has been housed and removed RVs.