Feds: 18 arrested, $10M worth of fentanyl seized in massive MacArthur Park drug raid
Law enforcement agencies arrested 18 people and seized massive quantities of fentanyl in a sweep targeting MacArthur Park drug trafficking.
Law enforcement agencies arrested 18 people and seized massive quantities of fentanyl in a sweep targeting MacArthur Park drug trafficking.
$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
California corrections officer, accomplice charged in 20kg cocaine smuggling plot
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officer and an alleged drug trafficker face 20 years in jail for smuggling 20 kilograms of cocaine into Los Angeles County.
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officer and an alleged drug trafficker face 20 years in jail for smuggling 20 kilograms of cocaine into Los Angeles County.
Influencer 'Clavicular' survives apparent overdose
Social media influencer and streamer Braden Peters, also known as "Clavicular," is recovering after surviving and apparent overdose.
Social media influencer and streamer Braden Peters, also known as "Clavicular," is recovering after surviving and apparent overdose.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
'Ketamine Queen' sentenced in Matthew Perry's death
Jasveen Sangha, also known as the "Ketamine Queen," has been sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry's overdose death.
Jasveen Sangha, also known as the "Ketamine Queen," has been sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry's overdose death.
Troubling conditions along LA River near Griffith Park raising safety concerns
Residents and advocates warn of worsening conditions along the Los Angeles River near Griffith Park, including gang activity, drug use, and growing homeless encampments.
Residents and advocates warn of worsening conditions along the Los Angeles River near Griffith Park, including gang activity, drug use, and growing homeless encampments.
Protest at Snap office over child fentanyl deaths
Parents staged a protest outside Snapchat's office over child fentanyl deaths.
Parents staged a protest outside Snapchat's office over child fentanyl deaths.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
Lexington Park drawing safety complaints
Neighbors say Lexington Pocket Park in Hollywood has become unsafe due to drug activity, gang graffiti and unsanitary conditions.
Neighbors say Lexington Pocket Park in Hollywood has become unsafe due to drug activity, gang graffiti and unsanitary conditions.
Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
DEA launches new anti-fentanyl initiative
Aside from intensified efforts to take down traffickers, the "Fentanyl Free America" campaign will also focus on suppressing demand.
Aside from intensified efforts to take down traffickers, the "Fentanyl Free America" campaign will also focus on suppressing demand.
Palmdale mother charged with murder in 2-year-old son’s fentanyl death
A Palmdale mother has been charged with murder after officials said her 2-year-old son died from ingesting fentanyl.
A Palmdale mother has been charged with murder after officials said her 2-year-old son died from ingesting fentanyl.
Mike Trout testifies he saw no signs of drug use in late friend Tyler Skaggs
Mike Trout testified about his close friendship with Tyler Skaggs, expressing surprise at Skaggs' drug use and describing him as the "life of the party."
Mike Trout testified about his close friendship with Tyler Skaggs, expressing surprise at Skaggs' drug use and describing him as the "life of the party."
Feds intercept 1,300 barrels of meth precursor chemicals shipped from China to Mexico
Federal officials made a high-seas interception of hundreds of thousands of pounds of two different precursor chemicals that are used to make methamphetamine, a shipment they say came from China and was destined for the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.
Federal officials made a high-seas interception of hundreds of thousands of pounds of two different precursor chemicals that are used to make methamphetamine, a shipment they say came from China and was destined for the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.
'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty in Matthew Perry death
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to "Friends" star Matthew Perry's death.
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to "Friends" star Matthew Perry's death.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
Over a ton of meth seized during search of California drug lab, five arrested
Five people were arrested during a large meth lab bust in California.
Five people were arrested during a large meth lab bust in California.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.