“For Mental Health SF to work in a way where people see change on the street, then you have to have a service center open 24 hours a day and a crisis outreach team functioning 24 hours a day,” Ronen said. Without round-the-clock access to mental health clinicians, people who need treatment will invariably get sent to the “already overwhelmed” city emergency rooms, she said. … [Read more...] about SF planning to add mental-health crisis teams to aid people on the streets in psychiatric distress
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The top congressional offices for K Street paydays
Pennsylvania Democratic and Republican Sen. Arlen Specter : 27 Mississippi Republican Sen. Trent Lott: 25 Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy: 21 Tennessee Republican Sen. Bill Frist: 20 Texas Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison: 19 Follow Breanna on Twitter … [Read more...] about The top congressional offices for K Street paydays
Former Officer Michael Rosfeld Not Guilty: Hundreds Of Protesters Take To Pittsburgh Streets
“What we have is a police officer doing his duty. There’s not a hardness of heart required for first- or third-degree murder,” defense lawyer Patrick Thomassey argued in court. “We have a burst of three shots in one second on a fleeing felon and we’re going to charge him with murder? It’s not fair.” … [Read more...] about Former Officer Michael Rosfeld Not Guilty: Hundreds Of Protesters Take To Pittsburgh Streets
Protesters Pack Freedom Corner, March Through Pittsburgh Streets After Rosfeld Found Not Guilty
The District Attorney’s office put out the following statement Saturday afternoon: “As was stated last night, our office disagreed with the verdict and we understand the frustration of everyone who was hoping for and expecting a different outcome. However, the community needs to realize that when such frustration becomes hateful and violent, there will be ramifications for those involved in that behavior.” … [Read more...] about Protesters Pack Freedom Corner, March Through Pittsburgh Streets After Rosfeld Found Not Guilty
Major revamp to make KQED headquarters much more visible to public
This time around, the $91 million budget is being covered in large part by a capital campaign that’s separate from regular pledge drives. The station’s 90-strong newsroom staff has doubled since 2010. The digital audience has increased almost tenfold as television viewers make way for consumers connecting with KQED through social media and podcasts. … [Read more...] about Major revamp to make KQED headquarters much more visible to public
