San Jose parents convicted of murder in toddler's fentanyl overdose death
A San Jose man and woman were convicted on Friday of murder in the fatal drug overdose of their 19-month-old daughter.
A San Jose man and woman were convicted on Friday of murder in the fatal drug overdose of their 19-month-old daughter.
Feds: 18 arrested, $10M worth of fentanyl seized in massive MacArthur Park drug raid
Law enforcement agencies arrested 18 people and seized massive quantities of fentanyl in a sweep targeting MacArthur Park drug trafficking.
Law enforcement agencies arrested 18 people and seized massive quantities of fentanyl in a sweep targeting MacArthur Park drug trafficking.
$7.4 billion Purdue Pharma, Sackler family opioid settlement now in effect
After nearly a decade of work, a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective.
After nearly a decade of work, a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective.
$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
California corrections officer, accomplice charged in 20kg cocaine smuggling plot
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officer and an alleged drug trafficker face 20 years in jail for smuggling 20 kilograms of cocaine into Los Angeles County.
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officer and an alleged drug trafficker face 20 years in jail for smuggling 20 kilograms of cocaine into Los Angeles County.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
San Francisco couple charged with murder after toddler’s fatal fentanyl overdose
A San Francisco couple faces murder charges after a 2-year-old child died from a fentanyl overdose in an apartment littered with drug paraphernalia, officials said.
A San Francisco couple faces murder charges after a 2-year-old child died from a fentanyl overdose in an apartment littered with drug paraphernalia, officials said.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
A federal judge has sentenced "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison, marking a major milestone in the investigation into the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.
A federal judge has sentenced "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison, marking a major milestone in the investigation into the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.
San Francisco mayor advances legislation for new sobering center in SoMa neighborhood
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday signed new legislation, advancing a program aimed at getting drug users off the streets and connecting them to treatment.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday signed new legislation, advancing a program aimed at getting drug users off the streets and connecting them to treatment.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
San Francisco DA says 34 arrested since Halloween in Tenderloin narcotics bust
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced 34 individuals have been charged with narcotics felonies in the city's Tenderloin district alone, since Oct. 31.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced 34 individuals have been charged with narcotics felonies in the city's Tenderloin district alone, since Oct. 31.
San Francisco Mayor Lurie says sending National Guard won't get fentanyl off the streets
San Francisco's mayor says sending the National Guard to the city won't do anything to help get fentanyl off the streets or make things safer.
San Francisco's mayor says sending the National Guard to the city won't do anything to help get fentanyl off the streets or make things safer.
South Bay celebrates opening of new drug addiction clinic
South Bay leaders on Thursday cut a ceremonial ribbon in celebration of the soon-to-open "Compassionate Addiction Services & Support clinic.
South Bay leaders on Thursday cut a ceremonial ribbon in celebration of the soon-to-open "Compassionate Addiction Services & Support clinic.
Marin County mother of teen who overdosed provides Narcan training
A Bay Area mother is handing out free naloxone and training strangers how to use it to combat overdose deaths to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.
A Bay Area mother is handing out free naloxone and training strangers how to use it to combat overdose deaths to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.
San Francisco to sweep homeless encampments on 6th Street
San Francisco is set to sweep homeless encampments along 6th Street, where residents and business owners note improvements. Homeless people tell KTVU they face ongoing challenges accessing services.
San Francisco is set to sweep homeless encampments along 6th Street, where residents and business owners note improvements. Homeless people tell KTVU they face ongoing challenges accessing services.
Parents of Napa toddler charged in fentanyl poisoning death
Belen Shroyer-Stephenson and Timothy Schultz were taken into custody Friday following a yearlong investigation into the death of their son, Zayden Schultz.
Belen Shroyer-Stephenson and Timothy Schultz were taken into custody Friday following a yearlong investigation into the death of their son, Zayden Schultz.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.