Man found guilty in fentanyl-related death
A man was found guilty in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case.
A man was found guilty in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case.
Los Angeles goes purple to help end drug overdoses
The global campaign is the largest of its kind aimed at ending overdose deaths and remembering those who lost their lives.
The global campaign is the largest of its kind aimed at ending overdose deaths and remembering those who lost their lives.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Flesh-eating ‘zombie drug’ known as 'Tranq' detected in LA County's illegal drug supply
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
First ever fentanyl-related homicide trial begins for Riverside County
Vicente David Romero was charged with second-degree murder in the fentanyl poisoning death of Kelsey King back in June 2020.
Vicente David Romero was charged with second-degree murder in the fentanyl poisoning death of Kelsey King back in June 2020.
OC teen dies after taking counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl; Her dealer sentenced 15 years
A 24-year-old Santa Ana man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Monday for dealing a deadly dose of fentanyl to an 18-year-old Tustin woman.
A 24-year-old Santa Ana man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Monday for dealing a deadly dose of fentanyl to an 18-year-old Tustin woman.
'Tranq' adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths?
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
Former Long Beach EMT sentenced for distributing fatal dose of fentanyl to coworker
According to court documents, Cruz Noel Quintero sold a white powder, he claimed was cocaine, for $100 to a coworker in the parking lot outside the hospital’s emergency room.
According to court documents, Cruz Noel Quintero sold a white powder, he claimed was cocaine, for $100 to a coworker in the parking lot outside the hospital’s emergency room.
OC doctor sentenced for illegally prescribing opioids to known drug addicts
Officials say Dzung Ahn Pham knowingly prescribed oxycodone, hydrocodone, amphetamine salts, and other controlled substances to people without a legitimate medical purpose, including to those who were drug addicts.
Officials say Dzung Ahn Pham knowingly prescribed oxycodone, hydrocodone, amphetamine salts, and other controlled substances to people without a legitimate medical purpose, including to those who were drug addicts.
More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Overcoming fentanyl: A mother's love, NARCAN, and the road to recovery
Nathan was addicted to drugs for years. His mother has had to save him after multiple overdoses. Now he's staying clean and helping others overcome addiction.
Nathan was addicted to drugs for years. His mother has had to save him after multiple overdoses. Now he's staying clean and helping others overcome addiction.
Mom's love, NARCAN saving man hit by fentanyl
Nathan was addicted to drugs for years. His mother has had to save him after multiple overdoses. Now he's staying clean and helping others overcome addiction.
Nathan was addicted to drugs for years. His mother has had to save him after multiple overdoses. Now he's staying clean and helping others overcome addiction.
Fentanyl with potential to kill over a million people seized at Oxnard home
According to the sheriff's office, the total amount of fentanyl seized during the arrest was approximately 14 ounces, which equates to approximately 9,000 doses.
According to the sheriff's office, the total amount of fentanyl seized during the arrest was approximately 14 ounces, which equates to approximately 9,000 doses.
OC Supervisors ask state to reconsider Santa Ana needle exchange
Several supervisors said similar programs in the county led to the littering of thousands of needles in parks, schools and neighborhoods.
Several supervisors said similar programs in the county led to the littering of thousands of needles in parks, schools and neighborhoods.
'Tranq' mixture, known as 'Zombie drug,' becoming more pervasive in SoCal
The new deadly substance 'tranq,' or xylazine, has been found mixed with street drugs.
The new deadly substance 'tranq,' or xylazine, has been found mixed with street drugs.
Parents protest at Snap HQ in Santa Monica
A group of parents who lost their children to suspected fentanyl overdoses protested outside Snapchat's Santa Monica offices. The protesters are calling for the social media app to take some responsibility for their children's deaths.
A group of parents who lost their children to suspected fentanyl overdoses protested outside Snapchat's Santa Monica offices. The protesters are calling for the social media app to take some responsibility for their children's deaths.
Fentanyl related deaths spike among homeless in LA County
Driven primarily by fentanyl overdoses, the rate of deaths among homeless people in Los Angeles County spiked upward by 55% between 2019 and 2021.
Driven primarily by fentanyl overdoses, the rate of deaths among homeless people in Los Angeles County spiked upward by 55% between 2019 and 2021.
California university unveils Narcan vending machine to combat overdoses
To help battle the U.S. opioid epidemic, Santa Clara University has installed a no-charge Narcan vending machine.
To help battle the U.S. opioid epidemic, Santa Clara University has installed a no-charge Narcan vending machine.
Government-funded meth pipes handed out to LA homeless
Shocking video shows nonprofit workers handing out clean pipes to people on Skid Row. Tax records show the nonprofit received funds from the government.
Shocking video shows nonprofit workers handing out clean pipes to people on Skid Row. Tax records show the nonprofit received funds from the government.