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.
Crackdowns against fentanyl dealer continue amid 'public health catastrophe'
Local and federal prosecutors are filing cases targeting fentanyl dealers.
Local and federal prosecutors are filing cases targeting fentanyl dealers.
Authorities announce 12 new federal cases targeting fentanyl dealers
DEA Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner said the "two main drivers" causing fentanyl-related deaths are "accessibility and deception."
DEA Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner said the "two main drivers" causing fentanyl-related deaths are "accessibility and deception."
Pediatric fentanyl deaths up nearly 3000% since 2013
More than 1,500 children died from fentanyl in 2021, according to a new JAMA report, 30 times more than in 2013.
More than 1,500 children died from fentanyl in 2021, according to a new JAMA report, 30 times more than in 2013.
Operation Ice Man: 9 accused of helping ship meth, cocaine from Arizona, California to Florida
Nine people are facing federal drug trafficking charges after conspiring to transport methamphetamine and cocaine from Arizona and California some 2,000 miles to Florida, the Department of Justice, Volusia County Sheriff, and Flagler County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.
Nine people are facing federal drug trafficking charges after conspiring to transport methamphetamine and cocaine from Arizona and California some 2,000 miles to Florida, the Department of Justice, Volusia County Sheriff, and Flagler County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.