From the Article: "This is pretty terrifying, especially since homeless attacks can happen pretty much everywhere. I guess here’s your daily reminder to always look twice around the street, and run whenever you see someone coming at you with a bucket."
I guess that last bit about running is supposed to be witty humor? It's really quite sad that anyone should be forced to "look twice around the street". Anyway, attacks can of course happen anywhere, but in some places you are absolutely more likely to be attacked. Last time I was in Cali a few months ago, I was constantly told by people to "watch out" for homeless. Unemployment, poverty, and lack of affordable housing are huge problems in the good ol' USA. Mental illness is also a serious issue that is not treated seriously.
https://nlchp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Homeless_Stats_Fact_Sheet.pdf
There was a time I rather wanted to move to Cali. With the crime, traffic, idiot politicians, and yes, the fact that they have no idea how to care for the burgeoning homeless population, it's not high on my to-move list.