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San Francisco Will Allow City Officials to Fundraise for Safe-Consumption Sites

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A man in uniform stands next to a sign that says "California State Prison, San Quentin," with the castle-like facade of the prison behind him.

'Turning a New Page': Infamous San Quentin Prison to Become Hub for Rehabilitation

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Newsom Will Mobilize National Guard to Deliver 1,200 Tiny Homes to Address Homelessness Crisis

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California Lawmakers Call for State Investigation Into Silicon Valley Bank Failure

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To Open Safe Consumption Sites, San Francisco Seeks Private Donations for Nonprofits

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'They Asked for This': California Sues Huntington Beach for Flouting Laws Meant to Ease Housing Crisis

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Emergency Calls, Complaints Are Down Near San José's Temporary Housing Sites. So Why Are They Still So Politically Risky?

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Barbara Lee speaks in front of news microphones, wearing a light pink shirt with a mask under her chin.

Oakland Rep. Barbara Lee Announces Bid for Dianne Feinstein's US Senate Seat

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Blaming Boudin, SF DA Brooke Jenkins Wants to Dismiss Historic Case Against SFPD Officer Who Killed Keita O'Neil

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