mental health Archives

City Hall

The budget’s not perfect — but it’s a lot better than what the mayor offered

Tim Redmond - July 11, 2021

Plus: Parklets, small business -- and the terrible mess that is public housing in the Western Addition. That's The Agenda for July 11-18

Crime

Death Row inmate who may be exonerated talks about his story

Dennis J. Bernstein - June 30, 2021

Kevin Cooper was three hours away from execution. Now he may be freed. He talks about racism, criminal justice, and his nearly 30-year fight to prove his innocence.

News + Politics

DA closes Amilcar Lopez case, but the community trauma still remains

Father Richard Smith - May 27, 2021

San Francisco needs to make big changes in policing so this young immigrant didn't die in vain.

Homelessness

SF could cut homelessness in half, quickly, new report shows

Tim Redmond - May 24, 2021

Coalition on Homelessness identifies money to move 3,800 people off the streets -- now -- if the mayor would go along.

News + Politics

‘She was shaking so hard I was afraid her teeth would crack’

Dennis J. Bernstein - May 23, 2021

As a fragile cease-fire holds, a family in Gaza talks about the impacts of the Israeli bombing.

The Agenda

So what happens to all that empty downtown office space?

Tim Redmond - April 25, 2021

The supes (finally) are starting to discuss the post-COVID economy. Plus: Pay equity for nonprofit workers who operate under city contracts. That's The Agenda for April 25 to May 2.

Opinion

Mayor Schaaf needs to stop resisting the movement to defund the Oakland PD

Cat Brooks - April 19, 2021

A bloated police budget has not made the streets any safer; it's time for real alternatives.

The Agenda

Money for ‘safe sleeping’ sites — or permanent supportive housing?

Tim Redmond - April 18, 2021

Legislation by Sup. Rafael Mandelman aims to get people off the streets -- but homeless advocates are not supporting it. That's The Agenda for April 18-25

Education

Family child care: A real business that makes a big impact on a community

Monique Guidry - April 15, 2021

Teaching Behind the Mask: Why FCCs need more resources -- and respect.

Party Radar

How To Reopen Nightlife: Enough with the boys’ club, make room for women

Marke B. - April 15, 2021

DJ femmelectric and promoter Alex McGeagh speak about equity, access, and safety for women and nonbinary folks.

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