San Francisco's Drug Overdose Deaths Drop 23% as City's Treatment Strategy Shows Promise
San Francisco reports a significant decline in drug overdose fatalities, with 174 fewer deaths in 2024 compared to 2023. Enhanced access to medications, expanded treatment infrastructure, and shifting attitudes toward recovery mark a turning point in the city's battle against the opioid crisis.
Fentanyl Crisis Hits California Workplaces as Overdose Deaths Surge Past Traditional Hazards
Workplace overdose fatalities in California have surpassed common occupational accidents, accounting for 18% of job-related deaths in 2022. Labor unions and business owners are scrambling to address this unprecedented crisis as fentanyl transforms workplace safety challenges.
California Remains Meth Trafficking Hub as Fentanyl Routes Shift East
CBP data reveals California as the primary entry point for methamphetamine, while fentanyl smuggling moves eastward. Operation Apollo intercepts over 50,000 pounds of fentanyl at the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting ongoing challenges in drug interdiction efforts.
Major Drug Bust in Southern California Nets $4 Million in Illegal Narcotics
Law enforcement agencies in Southern California have seized over $4 million worth of illegal drugs in a large-scale operation. The bust targeted a sophisticated drug trafficking ring and resulted in the confiscation of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl.
California Man Faces Life Sentence for Drone-Delivered Fentanyl Operation
A Lancaster resident has been arrested for using drones to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl, resulting in a fatal overdose. The case highlights the intersection of technology and drug trafficking, raising concerns about drone regulations.