Ken Jones
Coverage of Ken Jones in the Nexus archive.
- July 30: Darrell Hines Clemency Request; Early Voting Pace Increases
Darrell Hines' attorneys filed a clemency request with Gov. Bill Lee, citing issues with his trial, recent strokes, and the aborted execution of Tony Carruthers. Early voting in Davidson County reached 31,660 ballots cast, with an average of 2,878 votes per day as the primary approaches.
- Remembering Ken Jones, S.F. firefighter who was a mighty good man
Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones died 14 months after being diagnosed with job-related lung cancer. The article remembers him as a 'mighty good man.'
- SF firefighters clash with Blue Shield at meeting over denied cancer care following Ken Jones' death
The cancer death of retired SF firefighter Ken Jones following Blue Shield treatment denials sparked a fierce outcry, leading unions and city employees to a closed-door City Hall meeting with the insurer to demand reform.
- Retired SF firefighter's cancer battle death sparks outcry, calls for Blue Shield coverage reforms
Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones' cancer death has prompted calls for changes to health insurance coverage for city employees and retirees. The incident highlights concerns about Blue Shield coverage for city workers.
- Blue Shield blasted for denying treatment after retired SF firefighter dies
Ken Jones, a San Francisco firefighter with Stage 4 cancer, died at 71. Blue Shield faced criticism for denying his treatment.
- Firefighter dies of cancer after protracted battle with insurance company
Ken Jones, a San Francisco firefighter with Stage 4 cancer, died after his insurance provider Blue Shield of California denied requested treatments. The insurance company cited medical guidelines for the denials, while his oncologist disputed their interpretation. The case prompted a city hearing to address insurance claims processes for first responders.