Special Report: Family of Melanie Ramos sues LAUSD
The family of 15-year-old Melanie Ramos filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District following Melanie's fentanyl poisoning death at Bernstein High School.
The family of 15-year-old Melanie Ramos filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District following Melanie's fentanyl poisoning death at Bernstein High School.
Student who fatally overdosed at Bernstein High was missing for 8 hours, attorney says
The family's attorney said Melanie Ramos was in the school bathroom for eight hours before she was found dead.
The family's attorney said Melanie Ramos was in the school bathroom for eight hours before she was found dead.
3 middle school students hospitalized after overdosing on cannabis at Moreno Valley school
It's believed the substance the students ingested was cannabis in the form of candy.
It's believed the substance the students ingested was cannabis in the form of candy.
Law enforcement officer possibly exposed to fentanyl in Norwalk
A law enforcement officer was taken to the hospital after a possible case of fentanyl exposure.
A law enforcement officer was taken to the hospital after a possible case of fentanyl exposure.
Law enforcement officer possibly exposed to fentanyl
A law enforcement officer was taken to the hospital after a possible case of fentanyl exposure.
A law enforcement officer was taken to the hospital after a possible case of fentanyl exposure.
$4 million worth of illegal drugs seized in Compton
More than $4 million worth of illegal drugs including fentanyl and ecstasy pills were seized from a home in Compton.
More than $4 million worth of illegal drugs including fentanyl and ecstasy pills were seized from a home in Compton.
San Francisco boy ingests fentanyl at park, dad claims
A San Francisco father said his son is recovering after accidentally ingesting fentanyl at a public park.
A San Francisco father said his son is recovering after accidentally ingesting fentanyl at a public park.
LA County sees rise in fentanyl related overdose deaths
According to the county Department of Public Health, there were 1,504 deaths attributed to fentanyl overdose in the county in 2021.
According to the county Department of Public Health, there were 1,504 deaths attributed to fentanyl overdose in the county in 2021.
Fentanyl exposures in children spike, public health official sounds alarm: 'Lock up your drugs'
Public health experts are reminding anyone who uses drugs to keep them stored properly and out of the reach of children,
Public health experts are reminding anyone who uses drugs to keep them stored properly and out of the reach of children,
Fentanyl’s impact visible on Los Angeles streets
Nearly 2,000 homeless people died in the city from April 2020 to March 2021, a 56% increase from the previous year, according to a report released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Nearly 2,000 homeless people died in the city from April 2020 to March 2021, a 56% increase from the previous year, according to a report released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
LA philanthropist seeking to find cure for addiction
If there is a cure for addiction… a Los Angeles philanthropist, Nancy Davis, is hoping to find it.
If there is a cure for addiction… a Los Angeles philanthropist, Nancy Davis, is hoping to find it.
Walmart agrees to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
Man arrested in connection with Granada Hills overdoses
A 28-year-old Granada Hills man has been arrested with the overdoses of five people over the weekend.
A 28-year-old Granada Hills man has been arrested with the overdoses of five people over the weekend.
More than 100 pounds of fentanyl pills seized in San Bernardino
Just over 104 pounds of fentanyl pills, five ounces of meth and a gun were found at a home in San Bernardino.
Just over 104 pounds of fentanyl pills, five ounces of meth and a gun were found at a home in San Bernardino.
FDA links opioid overdoses to animal sedative not for human consumption
The FDA says overdoses caused by the animal medication xylazine is hard to distinguish from opioids for humans.
The FDA says overdoses caused by the animal medication xylazine is hard to distinguish from opioids for humans.
Families question suspected fentanyl deaths of loved ones behind bars; Riverside Co. Sheriff reacts
With 15 deaths in custody this year, 2022 has been the deadliest year on record in Riverside County jails.
With 15 deaths in custody this year, 2022 has been the deadliest year on record in Riverside County jails.
LA County deputies save 2 teens after suspected fentanyl exposure
Dramatic body camera video shows the moments Los Angeles County deputies rescued two teenagers possibly exposed to fentanyl.
Dramatic body camera video shows the moments Los Angeles County deputies rescued two teenagers possibly exposed to fentanyl.
CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Judge OKs lawsuit against Angels over Tyler Skaggs death
A California judge is allowing a lawsuit to proceed against the Los Angeles Angels over the drug-related death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
A California judge is allowing a lawsuit to proceed against the Los Angeles Angels over the drug-related death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Sheriff: Rainbow fentanyl unlikely to be targeted at kids on Halloween
The intent of cartel-backed drug smugglers is not to pass out fentanyl at Halloween but to use the boxes of popular candy brands as a way to smuggle the drugs into the U.S. from Mexico, he explained.
The intent of cartel-backed drug smugglers is not to pass out fentanyl at Halloween but to use the boxes of popular candy brands as a way to smuggle the drugs into the U.S. from Mexico, he explained.