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Neighbors support San Francisco family after house fire, racist messages
"This means everything. Like I said I was having a tough time, and this really brings me joy," said Terry Williams about a block party held in support of his family after their house burned as SFPD investigates racist messages left at the house.
SFUSD proposes most expensive bond measure ever amid district's financial crisis
This November, San Francisco voters will decide on a $790 million bond measure to improve school facilities. Here's a look at how SFUSD has spent money from past bond measures.
Muni boss on the hot seat as San Francisco mayor’s race heats up
Jeffrey Tumlin frequently talks about making San Francisco’s streets more “joyful,” which may sound pollyannaish for a transportation director who has people calling for his head while his agency careens toward a quarter-billion-dollar budget deficit. Merchant associations in multiple San Francisco neighborhoods say new bus and bike...
Business owner sues San Francisco after closing 2 Fisherman's Wharf restaurants
Safety has been a major factor in getting visitors to come back to San Francisco, and one small business owner says the city has not been making the situation any better. They're now suing to hold the city accountable.
'Family tradition': 46th Carnaval Grand Parade celebrates SF Mission's diverse cultures
A San Francisco tradition returned to the streets of the Mission District Sunday. The 46th annual Carnaval Grand Parade is a big celebration of cultures with deep roots in the Mission.
Organizers hope this Oakland concert will bring more people to Lake Merritt
Another big event is expected to bring crowds of people to Oakland's popular Lake Merritt on Saturday. The town is looking to improve its image. Police will be there to keep an eye on the event just in case.
San Francisco tests real-time opioid use prescriptions for homeless people
A new pilot program aims to connect unhoused people with prescription medication to treat fentanyl addiction via telehealth at night.Why it matters: Medications for opioid use disorder are highly effective and can lower the risk of death by 50%, studies have shown. Though they also increase the likelihood that a person will remain in treatment, fewer than half of retail pharmacies in San Francisco carry buprenorphine.How it works: A street care team with the San Francisco Department of Public Health provides real-time telehealth sessions with a doctor who can prescribe buprenorphine or methadone daily from 7pm to 3am.To ensure the...
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