A recent New York Times opinion piece argues that the fentanyl crisis is rooted in the history of domestic drug markets and U.S. policy failures, rather than being caused by foreign traffickers and Democrats weakening the borders.
A man is facing six drug-related charges in San Francisco Superior Court, including possession and intent to sell narcotics and using a minor to sell them, with the defense arguing that he was exploited for his addiction and the minor was the one profiting.
The California National Guard’s specialized narcotics team has seized millions of dollars worth of fentanyl since regaining full strength after President Donald Trump pulled many service members off assignment to deploy to Los Angeles.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is demanding the return of California National Guard members deployed to Los Angeles anti-deportation protests, citing a decline in fentanyl seizures and economic damage to the state.
The Tenderloin Linkage Center in San Francisco, which provided a range of services to those experiencing homelessness and struggling with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues, was shut down in 2022 but its model could be replicated to help address California’s opioid crisis.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A 22-year-old mother on trial here in San Francisco County Superior Court for…
WASHINGTON, DC – Overdose-related drug trafficking cases have increased sharply in recent years, with fentanyl and synthetic…
Newly-elected LA DA Nathan Hochman made headlines this week with a recent fentanyl bust in Los Angeles…
The Yolo County District Attorney’s press release on the sentencing of Joaquin Hernandez-Meneses is a prime example…
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Catherine Hohenwarter denied an accused man’s release here Monday in a pre-hearing conference…
This week, Prop. 36 takes effect. The voters, well-primed by viral videos of crimes that would not…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The ACLU of Northern California said this week it opposed “Proposition 36 because…
Vanguard News Desk Editor WEAVERVILLE, CA – Civil rights attorney Mark Merin Friday said he’s filed a…
West Sacramento, CA – Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig on Wednesday was one of many statewide leaders…
SACRAMENTO, CA – In November, California voters will vote on Proposition 36, an initiative that would cut…
The LA Times on Friday reported that the political committee backing Prop. 36 donated $1 million to…
Proposition 36 proposes to roll back on Proposition 47. This week, the LA Times Editorial Board came…
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Sacramento, CA – On Friday the LA Times published a poll that showed that a majority of…
This week on Everyday Injustice, we sit down with LaToya Mitchell, Navigator Project Manager, CA Bridge Program…