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David Sjostedt

A mother, an officer, a heartbreaking death: How a program for addicts stumbled on the streets of the Tenderloin

News

Training police in ‘harm reduction’ approaches to drug addiction has worked in many cities. But in San Francisco, distrust between cops and social workers killed the effort—and severed a literal lifeline for Noah Tesfa.  

Little to no progress at the Tenderloin Linkage Center—and yet, some still have hope

Almost every statistical analysis shows the linkage center failing in its mission. But for people living on San Francisco’s fringes, the facility is a rare glimmer of hope. 

City-funded survey says the Tenderloin Center improved the neighborhood. Many are unconvinced

The report’s findings drew strong reactions from some who questioned its conclusion that the controversial center improved the area. 

Tenderloin Housing Clinic workers rejoice as Breed floats a raise for nonprofit staff

Over a month after workers protested outside the opening of a new supportive housing building, SF’s mayor is proposing more resources for the sites.

Carrie Sisto

Tenderloin and Mid-Market improvement plan met with high hopes, and some skepticism

Politics

Last month, Mayor London Breed issued a sweeping announcement about the city’s commitment to a Mid-Market Vibrancy and Safety Plan. In a press release, Breed promised up to $8.8 million in city funding and another $3 million in state funding, over a three-year period, to support a major effort to improve public safety in the…

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A mother, an officer, a heartbreaking death: How a program for addicts stumbled on the streets of the Tenderloin

Little to no progress at the Tenderloin Linkage Center—and yet, some still have hope

City-funded survey says the Tenderloin Center improved the neighborhood. Many are unconvinced

Tenderloin Housing Clinic workers rejoice as Breed floats a raise for nonprofit staff

Tenderloin and Mid-Market improvement plan met with high hopes, and some skepticism