No Easy Fix | An Update on Evan
A coda to our series No Easy Fix
January 1, 2026
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Episode 162 · January 1, 2026
No Easy Fix | An Update on Evan
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In July, we published a series of stories about San Francisco’s attempt to address a crisis unfolding on the city’s streets. We followed Evan, who had been homeless for years, as he sought an escape from the addiction that was threatening his life. Four months later, we check in on how he’s doing.
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