Senior News Editor

Jennifer Wadsworth

The officer is a member of SFPD’s Healthy Street Operation Center, which is tasked with clearing encampments and other homeless issues.  

Breed’s budget includes funding for housing, addiction and mental health, public safety, and economic recovery. 

The proposal says the city could shelter 2,000 people for $64 million a year.

San Jose mayor Matt Mahan argues the merits of Prop 36, which increases punishments for thefts and drug offenses.

A video captured of the incident is prompting criticism that the mayor is focused on optics, rather than outcomes.