Yesss! @sydneyfjohnson.bsky.social on Dr. Color 🙌 www.kqed.org/news/1205929...

“We have safe consumption sites all over the place, they’re just not necessarily sanctioned. It is things like neighbors looking out for each other. That is not a new concept.” Really thorough piece on SF’s shifting position on harm rediction from @sydneyfjohnson.bsky.social

WED at 9AM: Professor Keith Humphreys, @dr-tyler-termeer.bsky.social and reporter @sydneyfjohnson.bsky.social join to talk about how San Francisco's scaling back of its harm reduction policy might impact drug use in the city. ❓ What do you think about SF's new harm reduction policy?

The study places doubt on former Mayor London Breed’s claim last November that law enforcement actions contributed to the 22% reduction in overdoses from 2023 to 2024. Instead, it seems more likely that the drop could be attributed to the city’s increase in naloxone distribution.

San Francisco supervisors hope to use Mayor Daniel Lurie’s recent expansion of executive powers in a new push to combat drug dealing — one that would bring an outside expert’s approach despite a looming $840 million budget deficit. @sydneyfjohnson.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1202778...

Mayor Lurie's new triage center was closed all last weekend due to staffing shortages, according to the mayor's spokesperson, and police have not used the site for any arrest processing (a stated goal of the site). Many questions remain. @kqednews.kqed.org www.kqed.org/news/1202657...

As one of the city’s remaining nursing homes prepares to close in April, nearly 250 beds are currently sitting empty in San Francisco’s largest public skilled nursing facility. Why? Latest for @kqednews.kqed.org www.kqed.org/news/1202666...

Lots of reports of illegal rent-gouging as thousands of Angelenos scramble to find housing in the wake of the fires: www.latimes.com/california/s...

The reporters of @edsource.org are excited to announce the formation of the #EdSourceGuild.

In his inaugural address on Wednesday, SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announced a package of emergency ordinances to address the overdose crisis. More from @katiedebe.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1202084...

A look inside San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's first day in office, w/ @katiedebe.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1202042...

Inauguration festivities for San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie are in full swing

Barbara Lee files papers to run for Oakland mayor. A spokesperson for Lee told The Oaklandside she'll be making an announcement later this week. oaklandside.org/2025/01/06/b...

NEW: Kevin Ortiz is resuming his role as President of the SF Latinx Democratic Club. Ortiz was temporarily removed last year after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct, setting off tough conversations and policy changes in the local Democratic Party. Story coming.

ICYMI: San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie is assembling the top brass for his incoming administration, announcing today that retired Police Department commander Paul Yep will oversee public safety efforts in the mayor’s office. @kqednews.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1202011...

Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots

NEW: Mayor London Breed will appoint Stephen Sherrill for D2 Supervisor, replacing Catherine Stefani, who left the seat for the CA State Assembly in November. Sherrill most recently served as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Innovation. @kqednews.bsky.social

ICYMI: SF Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie taps ex-Twitter executive Ned Segal as chief of housing and economic development, a new position Lurie created in his attempt to rework City Hall. @kqednews.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1201861...

A San Francisco jury on Tuesday found Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder for the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. By @katiedebe.bsky.social @kqednews.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1201860...

NEW: SF MTA boss @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social plans to step down by the end of the year. Story coming.

A disproportionate number of Black people are dying in police pursuits across the country, @susien.bsky.social and @jennifergollan.bsky.social found in the latest installment of their investigation into fatal police chases: www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

Buena Vista Horace Mann is a Spanish immersion school K-8 in SF’s bustling Mission District. But by night, it transforms into a homeless shelter for families with children enrolled in the school district. www.kqed.org/news/1200399... via @kqednews.bsky.social @daisynguyen.bsky.social

NEW: SF Mayor-elect @DanielLurie taps former Giants exec Staci Slaughter to serve as chief of staff, Matthew Goudeau as deputy chief of staff, and Han Zou as director of public affairs. @kqednews.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1201788...

Silicon Valley power players have poured 💰 into local elections for decades. But their spending went even further this past election cycle — the most expensive in SF’s history, totaling more than $16 million. www.kqed.org/news/1201755... via @kqednews.bsky.social @sydneyfjohnson.bsky.social

Taking a cue from tobacco regulation, California’s attorney general wants to force social media companies to slap warning labels on their apps that clearly state the risks posed to kids and teens.

San Francisco Democrats last night adopted new sexual assault reporting policies to enhance accountability and address systemic issues within the party. But now comes the hard part: follow-through. More @kqednews.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1201673...

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake was reported at 10:44 a.m. off the coast of Humboldt County, followed minutes later by a magnitude 5.8 temblor in northern Sonoma County.

www.kqed.org/news/1201641... @kqednews.bsky.social @sydneyfjohnson.bsky.social

After multiple high-profile sexual harassment and assault accusations within local Dem clubs, SF’s Dem Party will vote tonight on its first set of policies for reporting and handling incidents. @kqednews.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1201641...

Divide Over SF’s Great Highway Closure Sparks Recall Push Against Supervisor “If someone gets into office and randomly changes their mind, they should be held accountable.” Vin Budhai @kqednews.bsky.social @kqedscience.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1201640...

Following the footsteps of former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and CA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie will take a salary of $1 once he enters office in January 2025. @kqednews.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1201635...