San Francisco to walk back free distribution of drug paraphernalia
The program to provide clean foil, pipes, and plastic straws for drug users, free of charge, costs taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
SF mayor's shift in harm reduction policy targets distribution of safe smoking supplies
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday he is modifying the city’s policy of handing out clean drug use supplies in an effort to combat the fentanyl crisis.
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Mayor Lurie is planning a major shift in S.F. drug policy. Here’s what will change
Mayor Daniel Lurie on Wednesday detailed plans to restrict the distribution of free drug paraphernalia in San Francisco, but ...
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Dream Keeper 2.0: How SF is restarting the beleaguered program
In order to win The City’s support for what is now a pared-down spectrum of initiatives, applicants will have to meet ...
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San Francisco limits access to drug-use supplies: Will it help — or make things even worse?
The city will prohibit the distribution of safe drug use supplies, unless the outfits distributing them offer counseling ...
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SF to impose restrictions on distribution of supplies for drug use
City-funded programs will no longer be allowed to distribute supplies used for drug consumption unless individuals receive ...
San Francisco ends policy of providing drug paraphernalia without treatment
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Wednesday announced that the city would no longer give fentanyl users free paraphernalia ...
S.F. official under investigation sues city alleging whistleblower retaliation
A top San Francisco official who was placed on leave by Mayor Daniel Lurie has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging she ...
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S.F. is Evicting Some Homeless Families From Shelters. Here’s What to Know.
Dozens of homeless families face evictions due to a controversial city policy that limits family shelter stays to 90 days.
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News Briefs: Drag artists to hold People’s March for democracy
Two drag artists who have long organized the People’s March during June’s Pride Month are gearing up for one to fight fascism and promote democracy on Saturday, April 12, in San Francisco.