I've heard from many San Diegans that the police are brutal to the outdoor dwellers. It's been that way for years, and will continue, probably. Many get beat up, aka assaulted. These stories is one of the reasons I chose not to move there even back when I was getting software salary and stock options. I don't think it creates a good feeling all around, something I couldn't quite put my finger on at the time. Great weather though, if you like sun and nothing else.