Attorneys defend opioid companies in closely watched SF case
Defense attorneys for pharmaceutical manufacturers and retailers on Tuesday said they never misled doctors and didn’t cause a flood of opioids into San Francisco, fueling an overdose crisis at the center of a major trial underway in federal court.
Defense attorneys for pharmaceutical manufacturers and retailers on Tuesday said they never misled doctors and didn’t cause a flood of opioids into San Francisco, fueling an overdose crisis at the center of a major trial underway in federal court.
'The exposure is a lot of money:' Closely watched opioid trial begins in SF
Two opioid manufacturers, a distributor and pharmacy giant Walgreens flooded San Francisco’s streets with prescription drugs of the past two decades and helped drive demand for the illicit fentanyl market that’s caused a city-wide overdose crisis, attorneys for the city said Monday.
Two opioid manufacturers, a distributor and pharmacy giant Walgreens flooded San Francisco’s streets with prescription drugs of the past two decades and helped drive demand for the illicit fentanyl market that’s caused a city-wide overdose crisis, attorneys for the city said Monday.
Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl seized in Bay Area
Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl is off the streets thanks to sheriff's detectives and the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, sheriff's officials said Saturday.
Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl is off the streets thanks to sheriff's detectives and the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, sheriff's officials said Saturday.
Pharma company settles for $10 million ahead of San Francisco opioid trial
The city of San Francisco has agreed to a $10 million settlement with Endo pharmaceuticals for the company’s role in the opioid epidemic.
The city of San Francisco has agreed to a $10 million settlement with Endo pharmaceuticals for the company’s role in the opioid epidemic.
Redwood City music fest is a father's love letter to son's memory
The Fox Theatre in Redwood City plays host to the Zach Fest this weekend. But it's no ordinary music festival, it's a father's love letter to the memory of his son.
The Fox Theatre in Redwood City plays host to the Zach Fest this weekend. But it's no ordinary music festival, it's a father's love letter to the memory of his son.
Los Gatos father recalls losing teenage son to fentanyl overdose
The parents of Linus Blom said the Los Gatos High School senior was a star wrestler on the rise. He was even asked to try out for the Finish national team.
The parents of Linus Blom said the Los Gatos High School senior was a star wrestler on the rise. He was even asked to try out for the Finish national team.
San Francisco hires 200 public health workers to support needs of Tenderloin community
San Francisco has met its goal of hiring 200 public health workers to support the Tenderloin community.
San Francisco has met its goal of hiring 200 public health workers to support the Tenderloin community.
Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise
Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise across the country as Center for Disease Control and Prevention numbers show deaths annually have topped 100,000.
Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise across the country as Center for Disease Control and Prevention numbers show deaths annually have topped 100,000.
'Always be cautious': Fentanyl, cocaine pills disguised as Tylenol seized by Ohio police
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
San Francisco health officials issue fentanyl overdose warning for recreational drug users
Officials with the San Francisco Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday to the general public about a recent trend of fentanyl being found in other drugs like cocaine.
Officials with the San Francisco Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday to the general public about a recent trend of fentanyl being found in other drugs like cocaine.
San Francisco's Tenderloin state of emergency declaration expires
The 90-day emergency declaration aimed at cleaning up San Francisco's Tenderloin District expires Thursday. The mayor’s office is saying just because that order is expiring; it doesn't mean the work is over.
The 90-day emergency declaration aimed at cleaning up San Francisco's Tenderloin District expires Thursday. The mayor’s office is saying just because that order is expiring; it doesn't mean the work is over.
Mayor affirms Tenderloin response won't end with emergency declaration's expiration
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday defended her decision not to extend a 90-day emergency declaration for the Tenderloin neighborhood, set to end this week.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday defended her decision not to extend a 90-day emergency declaration for the Tenderloin neighborhood, set to end this week.
Bay Area non-profit trying to tackle accidental Fentanyl overdoses with free test kits
With the number of accidental Fentanyl overdoses continuing to surge across the nation, one Bay Area non-profit is hoping to help people, before it’s too late.
With the number of accidental Fentanyl overdoses continuing to surge across the nation, one Bay Area non-profit is hoping to help people, before it’s too late.
Three found dead inside San Francisco apartment likely overdosed on fentanyl-laced drugs
It was a deadly weekend in San Francisco after three people died from apparent fentanyl overdoses.
It was a deadly weekend in San Francisco after three people died from apparent fentanyl overdoses.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Demonstrators in SF accuse city's linkage center of allowing open drug use
Family members of those with drug abuse issues protested outside San Francisco's new Tenderloin Linkage Center on Saturday. They say drug use at the center isn't any different than being on the streets.
Family members of those with drug abuse issues protested outside San Francisco's new Tenderloin Linkage Center on Saturday. They say drug use at the center isn't any different than being on the streets.
San Francisco sees decline in drug overdose deaths for 1st time in 3 years
In 2021 there were 650 overdose deaths in the city, compared to 700 in 2020 -- marking the first time overdose deaths have declined in the city since 2018 -- according to preliminary data from the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
In 2021 there were 650 overdose deaths in the city, compared to 700 in 2020 -- marking the first time overdose deaths have declined in the city since 2018 -- according to preliminary data from the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
San Francisco linkage center for homeless, substance abuse services opens
Last month, San Francisco's mayor issued an emergency order to help tackle some major issues, like homelessness and open-air drug use and dealing, that are an ongoing problem in the city's Tenderloin District.
Last month, San Francisco's mayor issued an emergency order to help tackle some major issues, like homelessness and open-air drug use and dealing, that are an ongoing problem in the city's Tenderloin District.
Supervisors vote to reconsider Mayor Breed's Emergency declaration for San Francisco's Tenderloin
San Francisco supervisors will reconsider whether a state of emergency is necessary for the Tenderloin district.
San Francisco supervisors will reconsider whether a state of emergency is necessary for the Tenderloin district.
Homeless advocates doubtful Tenderloin emergency plan will improve public safety
Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted the city's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted the city's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.