News Reporter

David Sjostedt

SF drug overdose deaths were down in 2021 for the first time in years, but 2 neighborhoods saw a bump in the numbers

News

Fewer people in San Francisco died from drug overdoses in the second year of the pandemic, marking the city’s first dip in years, according to a new report. But the loss of life remains startlingly high and is actually climbing in some pockets of the city.

Politics Reporter

Han Li

School board recall activist to challenge Dean Preston for supervisor

Politics

Autumn Looijen, a former tech worker and full-time political activist, started the movement to recall San Francisco school board members.

Mayor Breed rejects criticism over linkage center drug use, early numbers show just 3% connected to services

The new site only successfully linked less than 3% of its clients to services in the first week, according to a report released Tuesday. 

Sarah Holtz

Giving back: The Standard guide to volunteering this Thanksgiving

Culture

Many local nonprofits still have shifts available for this holiday season. 

Julie Zigoris

Sunday Streets announces 15th anniversary season

The annual car-free community space celebration is back with song, dance and celebration. 

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SF drug overdose deaths were down in 2021 for the first time in years, but 2 neighborhoods saw a bump in the numbers

School board recall activist to challenge Dean Preston for supervisor

Mayor Breed rejects criticism over linkage center drug use, early numbers show just 3% connected to services

Giving back: The Standard guide to volunteering this Thanksgiving

Sunday Streets announces 15th anniversary season