Sup. Aaron Peskin says he's running for San Francisco mayor
City Supervisor Aaron Peskin tells KTVU he will file the necessary paperwork to run for Mayor of San Francisco this week.
City Supervisor Aaron Peskin tells KTVU he will file the necessary paperwork to run for Mayor of San Francisco this week.
Oakland business owner sentenced for money laundering to cartels
The owner of Rincon Musical, a money-transmitting business in Oakland, has been sentenced after being convicted of money laundering drug proceeds through his business.
The owner of Rincon Musical, a money-transmitting business in Oakland, has been sentenced after being convicted of money laundering drug proceeds through his business.
San Francisco's mayoral candidates mull National Guard deployment to Tenderloin
San Francisco's mayoral candidates are publicly debating about what should be done to transform the city's Tenderloin District.
San Francisco's mayoral candidates are publicly debating about what should be done to transform the city's Tenderloin District.
San Francisco Tenderloin condo building gets fence to keep drug market out
Workers wrapped up the installation of a brand-new aluminum fence at the entrance to Book Concern Lofts in San Francisco's Tenderloin on Wednesday.
Workers wrapped up the installation of a brand-new aluminum fence at the entrance to Book Concern Lofts in San Francisco's Tenderloin on Wednesday.
New legislation in SF aimed at helping to stop open air drug sales and use
In San Francisco, there is a new plan in the works aimed at fighting open-air drug use in the Tenderloin District.
In San Francisco, there is a new plan in the works aimed at fighting open-air drug use in the Tenderloin District.
Fentanyl deaths increase fourfold in Marin County in last 2 weeks
Officials in Marin County have sent out a health advisory following what they say is a concerning uptick in overdose deaths by fentanyl in the last two weeks.
Officials in Marin County have sent out a health advisory following what they say is a concerning uptick in overdose deaths by fentanyl in the last two weeks.
Suspected drug dealer arrested on manslaughter charge in Santa Rosa after woman dies from fentanyl overdose
A Santa Rosa man has been arrested on manslaughter and drug charges, accused of supplying fentanyl to two women who overdosed. One of the women died, Marin County sheriff’s officials said.
A Santa Rosa man has been arrested on manslaughter and drug charges, accused of supplying fentanyl to two women who overdosed. One of the women died, Marin County sheriff’s officials said.
San Francisco mayoral candidates address fentanyl crisis
San Francisco's mayoral candidates weighed in on the city's fentanyl crisis.
San Francisco's mayoral candidates weighed in on the city's fentanyl crisis.
Jury convicts members of East, North Bay drug trafficking syndicates
A federal jury convicted three members of syndicates in Northern California for multiple narcotics offenses after just eight days of trial, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday.
A federal jury convicted three members of syndicates in Northern California for multiple narcotics offenses after just eight days of trial, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday.
17 indicted for smuggling drugs into US using fire extinguishers
A federal grand jury in California has indicted 17 men for allegedly smuggling fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin into the U.S. from Mexico, by packing the narcotics into fire extinguishers and concealing the devices in loads of scrap metal.
A federal grand jury in California has indicted 17 men for allegedly smuggling fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin into the U.S. from Mexico, by packing the narcotics into fire extinguishers and concealing the devices in loads of scrap metal.
Mark Farrell pledges to fire SFPD chief if elected mayor
Former San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell is running for his old job. This week, Farrell filed paperwork with the Department of Elections to challenge Mayor London Breed. He says Mayor Breed has failed San Francisco.
Former San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell is running for his old job. This week, Farrell filed paperwork with the Department of Elections to challenge Mayor London Breed. He says Mayor Breed has failed San Francisco.
San Jose donut shop owner arrested for selling 'pink' cocaine
This pink drug is a mixture of multiple narcotics and police and health officials want to raise awareness because it can be deadly.
This pink drug is a mixture of multiple narcotics and police and health officials want to raise awareness because it can be deadly.
$55M worth of cocaine, marijuana seized by Florida Coast Guard crew in drug trafficking busts
After a 60-day counter drug patrol, a Coast Guard crew offloaded about $55 million worth of drugs in St. Petersburg on Monday.
After a 60-day counter drug patrol, a Coast Guard crew offloaded about $55 million worth of drugs in St. Petersburg on Monday.
San Francisco mayoral candidate calls for ankle monitors for drug dealers
San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie is pitching his plan to handle the city's drug and overdose crisis.
San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie is pitching his plan to handle the city's drug and overdose crisis.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Fatal drug overdoses hit all-time high for San Francisco in 2023
San Francisco broke a somber record for the number of fatal drug overdoses in a year in 2023. In all, the city tallied 806 overdose deaths over the course of the year.
San Francisco broke a somber record for the number of fatal drug overdoses in a year in 2023. In all, the city tallied 806 overdose deaths over the course of the year.
San Francisco drug recovery program rebuilding lives
Joshua Brathwaite is putting his life back together, piece by piece.
Joshua Brathwaite is putting his life back together, piece by piece.
Santa Clara County makes Narcan available by mail at no cost
South Bay residents concerned about the rising rates of opioid overdoses and deaths will now have access to a crucial tool for life-saving intervention.
South Bay residents concerned about the rising rates of opioid overdoses and deaths will now have access to a crucial tool for life-saving intervention.
San Ramon police officers possibly exposed to fentanyl, released from hospital
Two San Ramon police officers hospitalized Wednesday for precautionary reasons after possibly being exposed to fentanyl were released from the hospital after four hours.
Two San Ramon police officers hospitalized Wednesday for precautionary reasons after possibly being exposed to fentanyl were released from the hospital after four hours.
BART police deploy Narcan 3 times in 6 hours for suspected overdoses
First responders deployed anti-overdose medication to three different people on BART trains on Friday, according to police logs.
First responders deployed anti-overdose medication to three different people on BART trains on Friday, according to police logs.