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Portland police investigating nearly a dozen fentanyl overdoses involving children, with 5 fatal
Police in Portland, Oregon, are investigating nearly a dozen fentanyl overdoses involving children as young as 1 years old.
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‘Enough to kill an adult': Kilogram of fentanyl found in NYC day care where baby died
The owner of a New York City day care center and a tenant living in the building have been arrested after a 1-year-old boy was killed and three others were sickened by apparent exposure to Fentanyl.
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‘Melanie's Law' aimed at preventing fentanyl overdoses at schools awaits Gov. Newsom's decision
A bill that aims to prevent fentanyl overdoses in schools is now sitting on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.
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‘Melanie's Law' aimed at preventing fentanyl overdoses at schools awaits Gov. Newsom's decision
A bill that aims to prevent fentanyl overdoses in schools is now sitting on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Ian Cull reports.
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Two suspects charged with murder in death of 1-year-old following alleged fentanyl exposure at NYC daycare
A man and a woman have been arrested on murder charges after a baby died and three other children were hospitalized following suspected exposure to opioids at a Bronx daycare center on Friday, police said.
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As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are being criminally charged with murder or manslaughter after their children die from exposure to fentanyl.
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Everything you need to know about Narcan
Narcan is an easy-to-use nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. Here’s what you need to know about this life-saving drug.
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San Francisco launches public awareness campaign amid fentanyl crisis
Amid a skyrocketing fentanyl crisis, San Francisco is announcing the launch of a public awareness campaign.
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San Francisco public aware campaign amid fentanyl crisis
Amid a skyrocketing fentanyl crisis, San Francisco is announcing the launch of a public awareness campaign. Sergio Quintana reports.
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Former star swimmer died of accidental fentanyl poisoning, police say
A former star swimmer who was found dead in the U.S. Virgin Islands in February died of accidental fentanyl poisoning, police said.
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Cause of death revealed for Robert De Niro's grandson
Robert DeNiro’s grandson Leandro died from a toxic combination of drugs including fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine, the New York City Medical Examiner has ruled.
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What to know about the fentanyl crisis in the Bay Area
The California Department of Public Health and multiple Bay Area counties are seeking to educate the public about the fentanyl crisis currently hitting the state and nation.
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Fight against fentanyl crisis in San Francisco intensifies
San Francisco health leaders are intensifying their fight against the fentanyl crisis that’s growing into a local and national tragedy.
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What is Xylazine? White House unveils national plan to combat overdose deaths
A six-point plan from the White House’s drug control office aims to scale up testing, treatment and efforts to intercept illegal shipments of xylazine, which is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids.
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Santa Clara County officials address fentanyl crisis
South Bay and local Mexican officials discuss the rising deaths linked to fentanyl. Damian Trujillo reports.
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US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients
The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against four Chinese companies and eight individuals for allegedly trafficking the chemicals used to make the highly addictive painkiller fentanyl in the United States and Mexico.
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Justice Department charges Chinese nationals with trafficking fentanyl ingredients
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced indictments against eight Chinese nationals and four Chinese companies for trafficking precursor chemicals into the U.S. for the purpose of manufacturing fentanyl.
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South Bay fentanyl overdose deaths spike; Tranq adds fuel to crisis
Despite a major push to address the crisis, fentanyl use and overdose deaths continue to spike in the South Bay.
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South Bay fentanyl overdose deaths spike; Tranq adds fuel to crisis
Despite a major push to address the crisis, fentanyl use and overdose deaths continue to spike in the South Bay. Robert Handa reports.
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New numbers show spike in deaths from fentanyl in the South Bay
Disturbing new numbers are out that illustrate the fentanyl problem in the Bay Area — specifically, the South Bay.