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Santa Clara County DA on fighting fentanyl
The battle continues in big cities, and the suburbs, when it comes to fentanyl. On Wednesday, Santa Clara County district attorney said he’s charging two roommates for murder after an 18-month-old girl died of an overdose. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to DA Jeff Rosen about this case and the latest on the fentanyl crisis.
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South Bay lawmaker introduces bill aimed at preventing fentanyl poisoning deaths among children
South Bay leaders hope a tragic overdose death of a San Jose infant can lead to change and save lives.
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South Bay lawmaker introduces bill aimed at preventing fentanyl poisoning deaths among children
South Bay leaders hope a tragic overdose death of a San Jose infant can lead to change and save lives. Marianne Favro reports.
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Suspected drug dealer in Santa Rosa charged after 2 women overdose from fentanyl
Marin County prosecutors are charging a suspected drug dealer with manslaughter after two women he allegedly sold fentanyl to, overdosed.
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The top doctor for CBP tried to order fentanyl lollipops for a helicopter mission in New York, whistleblowers say
The whistleblowers also allege Dr. Alexander Eastman was already under investigation for trying to procure narcotics for a friend who worked as a chopper pilot for the border agency.
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Fentanyl state of emergency declared in downtown Portland, Oregon
Elected leaders in Oregon have declared a state of emergency for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl.
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‘Hopefully we can save some lives': Narcan now available by mail in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County is now mailing narcan to anyone over age 12 who requests it.
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Free Narcan by mail in the South Bay
If you live in Santa Clara County, the county will mail you Narcan for free.
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New syndrome in newborns exposed to fentanyl possibly found
At least 10 babies — possibly more than 12 — have been identified with what doctors believe to be a new syndrome related to exposure to fentanyl in the womb.
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Watch: San Francisco mayor discusses new plan to combat fentanyl crisis
San Francisco Mayor London Breed joined federal and city officials in announcing a joint law enforcement initiative to fight the fentanyl crisis.
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Newsom approves Melanie's Law requiring fentanyl safety plans in California schools
Middle and high school students across California will be protected by a new law requiring life-saving prevention and response resources for fentanyl overdoses under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday.
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Newsom approves ‘Melanie's Law' requiring fentanyl safety plans in California schools
Middle and high school students across California will be protected by a new law requiring life-saving prevention and response resources for fentanyl overdoses under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday.
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Some GOP candidates propose acts of war against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won't work
Many of the GOP candidates running for president say they would carry out acts of war against Mexico in response to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
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Biden admin indicts Chinese companies and executives tied to fentanyl distribution
Besides charging eight companies, the Justice Department also indicted 12 executives for their alleged roles in drug trafficking.
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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.