Undocumented immigrants caught selling drugs in SF could be deported by federal agents
San Francisco's fentanyl crisis continues to escalate despite sanctuary city policies, leading to numerous drug-related deaths and federal interventions.
San Francisco Mayor-elect Plans to Declare Fentanyl Emergency on Day 1
Daniel Lurie aims to declare a state of emergency on fentanyl as San Francisco's mayor-elect, focusing on combating drug markets while showing compassion.
San Francisco is deporting migrants to fight fentanyl crisis
San Francisco's fentanyl crisis is prompting city leaders to adopt deportation as a controversial measure to combat open-air drug markets.
'Liberal San Francisco' is deporting accused fentanyl dealers - yes, it's an election year
Trump's debate performance highlighted a strategy of using fear and misinformation about immigration, albeit not resonating with most San Francisco voters.
San Francisco launches new 'Living Proof' health campaign to encourage drug addiction treatment
San Francisco's new recovery campaign aims to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths through treatment outreach and showcasing success stories.
SF Sees Lowest Number of Overdose Deaths In a Single Month Since 2020
San Francisco's drug-overdose deaths declined for two consecutive months, showing signs of improvement amid the fentanyl crisis.
Undocumented immigrants caught selling drugs in SF could be deported by federal agents
San Francisco's fentanyl crisis continues to escalate despite sanctuary city policies, leading to numerous drug-related deaths and federal interventions.
San Francisco Mayor-elect Plans to Declare Fentanyl Emergency on Day 1
Daniel Lurie aims to declare a state of emergency on fentanyl as San Francisco's mayor-elect, focusing on combating drug markets while showing compassion.
San Francisco is deporting migrants to fight fentanyl crisis
San Francisco's fentanyl crisis is prompting city leaders to adopt deportation as a controversial measure to combat open-air drug markets.
'Liberal San Francisco' is deporting accused fentanyl dealers - yes, it's an election year
Trump's debate performance highlighted a strategy of using fear and misinformation about immigration, albeit not resonating with most San Francisco voters.
San Francisco launches new 'Living Proof' health campaign to encourage drug addiction treatment
San Francisco's new recovery campaign aims to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths through treatment outreach and showcasing success stories.
SF Sees Lowest Number of Overdose Deaths In a Single Month Since 2020
San Francisco's drug-overdose deaths declined for two consecutive months, showing signs of improvement amid the fentanyl crisis.
Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.
Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.
Parents of fentanyl victims united by grief, divided by politics
Parents of fentanyl victims are divided over which political leadership can effectively address the fentanyl crisis, illustrating a complex and urgent public health issue.
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear.
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a record decline of about 10% from April 2023 to April 2024, driven by intervention efforts.
Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?
Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.
Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.
Parents of fentanyl victims united by grief, divided by politics
Parents of fentanyl victims are divided over which political leadership can effectively address the fentanyl crisis, illustrating a complex and urgent public health issue.
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear.
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a record decline of about 10% from April 2023 to April 2024, driven by intervention efforts.
Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?
Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
Hard drugs illegal again in Oregon as first-in-nation experiment ends
Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization ended due to rising overdose rates, reverting to misdemeanor charges for small amounts of drugs.
Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationally
Overdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Democrats are choosing sides in California's crime and punishment fight over Prop. 36
Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.
Hard drugs illegal again in Oregon as first-in-nation experiment ends
Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization ended due to rising overdose rates, reverting to misdemeanor charges for small amounts of drugs.
Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationally
Overdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Democrats are choosing sides in California's crime and punishment fight over Prop. 36
Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.
Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?
There is a notable decline in drug overdose deaths across the U.S., generating hope among advocates and communities battling addiction.
Second man pleads guilty in death of trans activist Cecilia Gentili
Cecilia Gentili's death from fentanyl-laced heroin has led to guilty pleas from her drug suppliers.
Science - not more scare-mongering - is what will keep kids from fentanyl deaths
Drug overdose deaths have decreased overall, but adolescent overdose rates are climbing, necessitating effective education and prevention tactics.
Grieving Mothers Say Punitive New Drug Laws Won't Solve the Overdose Crisis
Imposing punitive anti-drug laws does not prevent overdose deaths, but rather exacerbates the public health crisis by criminalizing individuals with substance abuse disorders.
Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?
There is a notable decline in drug overdose deaths across the U.S., generating hope among advocates and communities battling addiction.
Second man pleads guilty in death of trans activist Cecilia Gentili
Cecilia Gentili's death from fentanyl-laced heroin has led to guilty pleas from her drug suppliers.
Science - not more scare-mongering - is what will keep kids from fentanyl deaths
Drug overdose deaths have decreased overall, but adolescent overdose rates are climbing, necessitating effective education and prevention tactics.
Grieving Mothers Say Punitive New Drug Laws Won't Solve the Overdose Crisis
Imposing punitive anti-drug laws does not prevent overdose deaths, but rather exacerbates the public health crisis by criminalizing individuals with substance abuse disorders.
Bay Area woman makes history riding water bike to Farallon Islands in honor of daughter
Jessica Schiller completed the first-ever water bike ride to the Farallon Islands, honoring her late daughter Naomi while raising awareness about addiction.
CHP seizes 42 pounds of fentanyl, enough to kill entire SF population; nearly 12 times over
Large amount of fentanyl recovered in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood can potentially kill millions of people.
Governor's directive led CHP to recover significant amounts of fentanyl, drugs, and weapons in the identified high-crime area.
State senators respond to fentanyl and retail theft crises with new legislation
California Senate addresses fentanyl crisis and organized retail thefts with bipartisan legislation.
Legislation includes measures to increase access to treatment, enhance addiction services, and penalize criminal trafficking of xylazine laced with fentanyl.
Pres. Biden reveals what came out of meetings with China, Mexico on fentanyl
San Francisco is on track to exceed the number of accidental drug overdose deaths compared to the previous year, with fentanyl being the main driver.
Fentanyl is responsible for about 83% of overdose deaths in San Francisco, with approximately two people dying from a fentanyl overdose every day.
President Biden has prioritized addressing the fentanyl crisis and has resumed counter narcotics cooperation with China to tackle the production and distribution of fentanyl.
Newsom touts rival shoplifting and drugs ballot initiative to weaken Prop 47
California Democratic lawmakers introduce a rival crime initiative to address property crime and fentanyl crisis, signaling a tougher stance on crime compared to the past.
Nearly 7 million fentanyl pills seized in CA so far this year, Gov. Newsom says
Millions of fentanyl pills seized in California, Governor Newsom taking action to combat fentanyl crisis.
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas brings listening tour on drug-crime policies to Oregon City
Measure 110 in Oregon, changing drug sentencing laws, was overturned after the fentanyl crisis, enabling evidence-based policy implementation.
Elias: Gov. Newsom's move on fentanyl antitode all anyone can ask of governor
Gov. Newsom's order to distribute naloxone is crucial in saving lives amidst the fentanyl crisis.
Baltimore City Council to Hold Hearings on Drug Overdoses
Baltimore City Council to hold hearings on overdose epidemic response.