New city data show fewer tents and occupied vehicles on San Francisco streets, a visible improvement as the Lurie administration expands enforcement and outreach.

Mayor Daniel Lurie plans to appoint Michael Levine, a MassHealth executive, to lead San Francisco’s homelessness department. The move signals a stronger push to connect homelessness policy with addiction and mental-health treatment.

Shireen McSpadden will retire June 30, giving Mayor Daniel Lurie a crucial appointment just as his administration backs away from its original promise to add 1,500 homelessness beds in six months. The next director should be judged on results, not revised targets.

San Francisco’s first sober homeless shelter is near capacity, with a growing waitlist—early evidence that many people want recovery-focused, drug-free shelter options. City Hall should scale what works, and keep the ability to stand up programs quickly—with clear performance metrics and accountability.

San Francisco is launching a “drunk tank for drug use”: the RESET Center, where people arrested for public intoxication/drug use can sober up indoors with medical supervision instead of tying up ER beds or jail cells. The Board approved a $14.5M pilot contract for a SoMa site at 444 6th St. on a 9–2 vote (Fielder and Chan no).

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says he’s running for governor, arguing his “build capacity fast + enforce rules with accountability” approach on homelessness and public safety can scale statewide — and positioning himself as a blunt critic of Sacramento’s status quo.

San Francisco will use $21M in state Proposition 1 bond funding to open 50 new locked behavioral-health beds at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The state pays for the buildout but SF must still fund staffing and operations.

San Francisco plans to open a new “RESET” stabilization center at 444 6th St. to take people arrested for public intoxication off the street, medically monitor them, and connect them to treatment—without tying up officers in hourslong jail or ER drop-offs.

San Francisco now sends $1.63 billion a year—over 10% of its budget—to nonprofit contractors, up from $809 million in 2019. While shelters, housing, and treatment capacity have expanded, oversight and impact measurement have not kept pace. GrowSF argues the city must pair robust services with transparent, outcome-based accountability for every major contract.

Mayor Lurie combines two-hour parking limits with permits and $12.9M housing program for compassionate enforcement.

This bill would have allowed San Francisco to spend up to 10% of state homeless funding on sober housing.

New verification of residency for homeless cash assistance recipients

New proposal would relocate a tiny cabin village to SoMa and require residents to start long-acting addiction medication.

Hope House provides drug-free environment helping residents rebuild their lives after chaotic experiences at traditional shelters.

Mayor Lurie secures state cooperation to tackle homeless camps on freeway property, expanding enforcement capabilities with measurable results.

SF will pay $2.8 million to settle a 2022 suit alleging unlawful encampment sweeps—but retains its core policies.

Mayor Lurie’s administration is pivoting from a specific 1,500-bed goal to a broader strategy focused on improving coordination and addressing root causes of homelessness.

Today, the Board of Supervisors approved $34M in funding towards shelters using 2018 Proposition C funding.

A new proposal would limit oversized vehicle parking to two hours, with outreach and buyouts for residents.

Mayor Lurie’s $15.9 billion budget proposal closes a $817.5 million deficit without sacrificing core services, while making structural cuts and setting aside reserves.

Mayor Lurie announced the opening of 279 new treatment and recovery beds—delivering on his “Breaking the Cycle” vision.

How has Mayor Lurie done in his first 100 days? Pretty well!

Supervisor Jackie Fielder wants San Francisco to extend family shelter stays from 90 days to one year.

San Francisco reports a 62% decline in homeless tents citywide, marking the lowest count since tracking began.

Emergency calls and drug-related reports are surging at 16th and Mission, the latest epicenter of San Francisco’s disorder.

One organization will replace nine separate teams that respond to street crises in San Francisco.