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The Campus Opioid Safety Act required colleges and universities to put the power of reversing fentanyl overdoses directly into the hands of students. Some campuses are giving out the life-saving nasal spray Narcan, while others are not. -
The policy recommendation intends to reduce drug smuggling and in-custody overdoses. The San Diego Sheriff's Office rejected it without giving a reason. -
Matthew Capelouto has been pushing to pass Alexandra’s Law in California for several years. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Escondido, is taking it federal. -
Supporters say harsher penalties are needed. Opponents point to unintended consequences and alternatives they say are more effective. -
The San Diego County Office of Education launched a new video series to stop illegal drug use and prevent overdose deaths. -
In rapid-fire votes in suspense file hearings, lawmakers determined the fate of hundreds of bills on crime, transgender students and more. -
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast offloaded more than 11,600 pounds of cocaine and 5,500 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $158 million in San Diego. -
California lawmakers have authored more than 30 bills in the Legislature this year to address fentanyl. -
The indictments charge El Chapo's three sons, who are known as the Chapitos, or little Chapos, and who have earned a reputation as the more violent and aggressive faction of the cartel. -
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced a new effort to get Naloxone out to places where opioid overdoses are likely to happen.
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