Two realities in SF: Ghost malls and bustling shopping centers [Video]

It’s a week away from Christmas, which means the final shopping sprint is on.

Depending on where you shop, people are seeing different realities in San Francisco. 

Crocker Galleria on Post Street in downtown San Francisco is all decked out for the holidays.

But there are few shoppers, if anyone, in sight at the long-vacant mall.

Today, it only has three tenants, including La Luna Cupcakes.

Jesus Bundia has worked here for the last 14 years.

“Before the pandemic, it was a very busy mall, with a farmers market, every Tuesday and Thursday,” Bundia said. “After the pandemic it disappeared, many shops they leave.”

The mall is reportedly slated for a long-planned multi-million dollar renovation.

Nearby Emporium Centre, formerly known as Westfield Mall, is half empty and headed for a foreclosure auction. 

On Wednesday night, it was moderately busy considering the number of store closures.

“Westfield Mall used to be …