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‘Sobering center’ recommended for San Francisco meth ‘epidemic’
A final report from San Francisco’s Methamphetamine Task Force recommends The City invest in creating a Meth Sobering Center.Read More
At 59, SF public defender Jeff Adachi dies suddenly
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died Friday night at the age of 59.Read More
Runoff looms in Contra Costa DA race
Incumbent Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton will likely face off again with Paul Graves, one of her office's top deputies.Read More
Schaaf blasts back in defense of immigrants
Despite allegations that Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf violated federal law by notifying the public of a massive immigration sweep, she said she's confident that her actions were fully legal. Read More
Expansion sought for special court for mentally ill
San Francisco supervisor Jane Kim wants to expand The City's Behavioral Health Court citywide to help residents who have mental illness or substance abuse problems.Read More
Police said “you’re not going to die today.” Then they shot him dead.
A Santa Clara police officer who shot and killed a mentally ill suspect in March was cleared Thursday of any wrongdoing by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.Read More
SF aims to slash homelessness by half
San Francisco is getting a $100 million donation to reduce homelessness in the city.Read More
State plants decoys to curb underage booze buying
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control initiated this weekend a statewide undercover alcohol buying operation.Read More
ITT Tech shuts down, closes Bay Area campuses
A company that operated vocational schools with two Bay Area locations has shut its doors.Read More
Plan to lower prison costs misses the point
The state's new prison plan could save a billion dollars this year alone, but it fails to acknowledge the bigger picture.Read More
Prison shuffle swells City probation ranks
Whether or not the new system will reduce recidivism and help get convicted felons on the road to recovery is still unknown.Read More