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The Haight-Ashbury District pulsated with the energy of dreamers, veterans, and psychedelic rock enthusiasts. The artistic and passionate crowd sought a new way of living, far removed from conventional society. Communes flourished, where meals were cooked collectively, and resources were shared without monetary exchange, primarily championed by groups like the Diggers, who even established free clinics to address the health crises arising from their liberated lifestyle. Yet, this peak of cultural expression was overshadowed by a stark and chilling reality lurking within the city's shadows.