Lyanne Melendez

3 weeks ago | abc7news.com | Lyanne Melendez

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- For a few years now, we've known that most San Franciscans support mandatory treatment for people on the streets dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. Mayor Daniel Lurie's new policies seem to focus on breaking down what many refer to as the "homeless industry complex". Homelessness was thought to be a temporary problem supported by churches and donations, at least that's what then San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein believed in 1982.

4 weeks ago | abc7news.com | Lyanne Melendez

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Congestion pricing in San Francisco is now being considered again after plans were put on a shelf, but not forgotten. While some may question congestion pricing in a city where the downtown area hasn't even fully recovered yet, officials say you can always dream and plan ahead. San Francisco and New York are usually leaders in innovation.

4 weeks ago | krdo.com | Lyanne Melendez

By Lyanne MelendezClick here for updates on this story    SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Mayor Daniel Lurie’s says his proposal to add 1,500 beds for the unhoused is slowly coming together–despite being a challenging proposition. Let’s put this in perceptive. Presently, there are 3,200 shelter beds across the city. His plan would add about one-third of that existing number. “Our plan is to work with communities and find space,” expressed Mayor Lurie.

4 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Lyanne Melendez

By Lyanne MelendezClick here for updates on this story    SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Mayor Daniel Lurie’s says his proposal to add 1,500 beds for the unhoused is slowly coming together–despite being a challenging proposition. Let’s put this in perceptive. Presently, there are 3,200 shelter beds across the city. His plan would add about one-third of that existing number. “Our plan is to work with communities and find space,” expressed Mayor Lurie.

1 month ago | abc7news.com | Lyanne Melendez

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- In March, we are reminded that it's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. We continue to see an alarming rate of people under 50 dying from this type of cancer. It is now the number one cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second cause of death among women, also under 50. It is also one of the most preventable cancers and that's the message Jamie Comer wants you to hear. I met colon cancer patient Jamie Comer a few years ago.