Criminal Justice

‘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.

5 years ago

At 59, SF public defender Jeff Adachi dies suddenly

San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died Friday night at the age of 59.

5 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago

SF aims to slash homelessness by half

San Francisco is getting a $100 million donation to reduce homelessness in the city.

7 years ago

State plants decoys to curb underage booze buying

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control initiated this weekend a statewide undercover alcohol buying operation.

7 years ago

ITT Tech shuts down, closes Bay Area campuses

A company that operated vocational schools with two Bay Area locations has shut its doors.

8 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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