Police seek man in alleged unprovoked attack on Orange Line
Transit police are seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest connected to an assault on two Orange Line passengers.
The attack occurred at Jackson Square Station in Jamaica Plain, with the perpetrator fleeing the scene after hitting the victims without provocation. [ more ]
Legislators Consider Requiring Sobriety in Homeless Housing
Lawmakers in California are proposing bills to allow state funding for sober housing, challenging the current policy of accepting individuals regardless of drug and alcohol use. [ more ]
Will San Jose require drug testing for cash assistance? - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's Mayor Mahan supports drug testing for public assistance recipients, aligning with San Francisco's Measure F.
Measure F requires drug screening for single adults under 65, offering treatment programs for positive cases and withholding benefits for those who decline treatment. [ more ]