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SF considers ban on lockable butane torches

Oct 15

Crime is 20% lower in SF areas where Urban Alchemy operates: study

Sep 2

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Zombie shooting game set in SF's Tenderloin delisted after backlash

"It's vile. It's not representative of the Tenderloin." A video game portraying San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood as a zombie battlefield was taken offline Friday after drawing backlash from city officials and residents.

Oct 17

Families gather in Pacifica for walk to remember drug overdose victims

Aug 30

Hundreds rally on SF streets, urging city to enforce drug laws

Aug 5

SF overdose deaths decline as health officials expand treatment

Jul 16

ABC7 reporter receives Gracie Award in NYC

Jun 17

San Francisco to open RESET Center as tough love test

May 2

SF County fatal drug overdoses rank 2nd highest in the country: data

Apr 18

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Zombie shooting game set in SF's Tenderloin delisted after backlash

Oct 17

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SF considers ban on lockable butane torches

Oct 15

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Crime is 20% lower in SF areas where Urban Alchemy operates: study

Sep 2

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Families gather in Pacifica for HOPE Memorial Walk to remember loved ones who died from an overdose

Aug 30

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More than 100 people rally on SF streets, urging city to enforce drug laws: 'We are fed up'

Aug 5

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SF overdose deaths decline as health officials expand treatment

Jul 16

5:02

San Francisco to open RESET Center as tough love test

May 2

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San Francisco to open RESET Center as tough love test

May 1

Latest Videos

2:07

Zombie shooting game set in SF's Tenderloin delisted after backlash

Oct 17

6:38

SF considers ban on lockable butane torches

Oct 15

1:49

Crime is 20% lower in SF areas where Urban Alchemy operates: study

Sep 2

2:24

Families gather in Pacifica for HOPE Memorial Walk to remember loved ones who died from an overdose

Aug 30

3:03

More than 100 people rally on SF streets, urging city to enforce drug laws: 'We are fed up'

Aug 5

2:54

SF overdose deaths decline as health officials expand treatment

Jul 16

5:02

San Francisco to open RESET Center as tough love test

May 2

3:45

San Francisco to open RESET Center as tough love test

May 1

Latest Stories

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

"It's the worst intersection in San Francisco, most drug-filled intersection. Anyone who comes here knows the truth and that is the city allows activities that go on in the Tenderloin that would never be allowed in the neighborhoods." Tenderloin residents say drug use and homelessness issues persist despite efforts to clean up. What's changed?

Apr 15

New location proposed for controversial San Mateo County drug treatment facility

The two-acre, 34,000-square-foot property in Burlingame includes three buildings and previously housed a similar treatment facility. However, purchasing the property would cost the county an additional $13 million.

Apr 8

'Public health crisis': Experts weigh the stakes of youth gambling in America

An ABC News examination of the rise in youth gambling, fueled by a new form of online wagering, indicates a troubling trend of gambling addictions among young people.

Mar 28

San Mateo County installs purple Narcan boxes to help prevent overdose deaths: Here's how it works

San Mateo County is thinking "outside of the box" to reduce overdose deaths by installing purple boxes stocked with free Narcan, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, at transit hubs and public spaces.

Feb 24

Moms with struggling adult children describe Reiner family tragedy as their 'worst nightmare'

In just more than a month, Nick Reiner will be back in court facing murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. The circumstances of this case bring to light the plight of families with loved ones battling mental illness and addiction. We spoke with three mothers about the tragedy.

Feb 1