The Standard Staff

DA Jenkins unveils new policy to steer drug users into treatment

News

From now on, defendants with five or more misdemeanors will have those charges bundled and diverted to a special court that prioritizes mental health treatment and rehab. 

Senior Investigations Reporter

Michael Barba

State finds no conflict stops Jenkins from prosecuting SF cop

AG Rob Bonta will have to act fast if he wants to resurrect the manslaughter case against former SFPD Officer Christopher Samayoa.

Senior Reporter

Jonah Owen Lamb

DA Jenkins accused of nepotism after hiring friend for $300K role

Nursing professor Monifa Willis took on the chief of staff position in March while continuing to pull in a six-figure salary at UCSF.

News Reporter

David Sjostedt

DA Jenkins wants drug court to be reserved for users. But the reality is complicated

Jenkins’ new policy seeks stiffer penalties for drug dealers and treatment for users. But the distinction isn’t always clear-cut, and the city’s court system brings challenges.

Data Reporter

Noah Baustin

Meager spending in DA race signals lack of confidence in Jenkins’ challengers

Politics

Outside groups spent 11 times more on the previous DA’s contest in 2019, a review of campaign finance filings shows.

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DA Jenkins unveils new policy to steer drug users into treatment

State finds no conflict stops Jenkins from prosecuting SF cop

DA Jenkins accused of nepotism after hiring friend for $300K role

DA Jenkins wants drug court to be reserved for users. But the reality is complicated

Meager spending in DA race signals lack of confidence in Jenkins’ challengers