Sydney Johnson
SF Examiner
San Francisco, CA, United States
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S.F. looks to close a major gap in its mental health care system for youth
When Sarah Gentile’s 17-year-old son came to her saying he was suicidal, she knew he needed help, and fast → Read More
Why did San Francisco open, then close, a supervised consumption site?
Almost a year ago, Mayor London Breed declared a state of emergency for the Tenderloin neighborhood → Read More
S.F. plans to grow psych treatment beds for youth
The plan includes a 12-bed psychiatric inpatient program and a 24-slot intensive behavioral health outpatient program. → Read More
Bivalent booster rates are low in San Francisco. Here's why.
San Francisco health experts are urging more residents get the latest booster. → Read More
Supervisors plan to fast-track opening ‘wellness hubs’ with supervised consumption
S.F. leaders looking to speed up the opening of 12 “wellness hubs” that would provide supervised drug consumption in communities most affected by the opioid crisis. → Read More
UN Plaza to close at 8pm after Tenderloin Center closes
Calling the closure of the Tenderloin Center a threat to public safety, S.F. plans to dial back open hours and increase enforcement at UN Plaza. → Read More
S.F. looks to expand trauma counseling for gun violence
S.F. is looking to expand trauma counseling to people in close proximity to gun violence, not only victims. → Read More
S.F. tiny home cabin shelter seeks two-year lease extension
There are currently 79 people living among the 70 single-room cabins at 33 Gough. → Read More
Drag events for the holidays in San Francisco
The holidays are a time for joy and celebration. And no body does fun quite like S.F.’s drag scene. → Read More
Fertility treatment increasing in S.F. as benefits expand
Health clinics in S.F. are reporting growth in people seeking infertility treatments as more employers turn to offer family-building benefits such as in vitro fertilization and egg freezing. → Read More
Affordable housing props D and Prop E fail to pass in S.F.
Two local housing measures that both aimed at streamlining housing production in San Francisco have failed to pass. → Read More
Housing propositions D and E poised to fail in S.F.
The local measures both aimed at streamlining housing production. → Read More
Abortion rights win in California election and red states
Pro-choice victories in red states on Tuesday signaled an even stronger message on abortion rights after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. → Read More
How parents find affordable infant care in San Francisco
For parents of infants and toddlers, finding affordable child care can be a nightmare. Here's how some do it. → Read More
Newsom to withhold homeless funding for SF and California
Citing inadequate plans from cities and counties, Gov. Newsom said he will withhold $1 billion for homelessness until after meeting with local leaders in mid-November. → Read More
From harsh to helpful: Here’s how S.F. families talk about homelessness
San Francisco parents reported they tell their kids to be outraged about homelessness. Others said they turn to volunteering and compassion. → Read More
Here are 5 tips for talking with your children about homelessness
Experts share advice for navigating questions and hard conversations with kids about people living on the street and experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. → Read More
From harsh to helpful: Here’s how S.F. families talk about homelessness
San Francisco parents reported they tell their kids to be outraged about homelessness. Others said they turn to volunteering and compassion. → Read More
‘One of the worst conversations:’ Talking homelessness with kids in S.F.
San Francisco parents share how they talk with their children about people living on the street. → Read More
Here are 5 tips for talking with your children about homelessness
Experts share advice for navigating questions and hard conversations with kids about people living on the street and experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. → Read More