"San Francisco's Shift: Welfare Drug Screening and Police Powers in a Conservative Turn"

San Francisco Mayor London Breed celebrated the passage of two ballot measures, Proposition E and Proposition F, which bolster police powers and require drug screening and treatment for welfare recipients suspected of drug use, signaling a rightward shift in the city's traditionally progressive politics. Critics argue that the measures fail to address the root causes of homelessness and addiction, while supporters believe they will improve public safety and provide necessary treatment. Breed's reelection campaign faces challenges from both moderate and progressive opponents as she navigates a middle path forward, emphasizing the need for change and touting recent successes in addressing the city's drug addiction crisis.