News Reporter

David Sjostedt

The bill, SB 57, would have permitted sites for supervised drug use under state law. Harm reduction advocates had lobbied hard for its passage. 

If passed, the law would make Narcan much like a fire extinguisher or first aid kit.


The universal health coverage bill entitles all Californians to receive a standard package of health care services. 

Hobbs’ attorney says ‘negative’ media reports make it impossible to have an unbiased jury in San Francisco.

The bill recently passed the Assembly and is headed to the state Senate.