Liz Lindqwister

Here’s what CHP will actually do in downtown SF to battle fentanyl crisis

News

Gov. Newsom has called in the California Highway Patrol and National Guard to battle the deadly drug crisis in San Francisco.

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Illustrations by Clay Rodery

My cousin overdosed on fentanyl on an SF sidewalk. Then he saved three lives

Culture

Buddy’s death was tragic — and all too familiar. But I could not have predicted what would come next.

2024 brings stiffer penalties for fentanyl dealers in California as overdose crisis rages

The law increases the penalty for selling or distributing more than one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of fentanyl.

Political Reporter

Mike Ege

San Francisco mayor may face pushback on fentanyl crackdown, homeless spending

Politics

London Breed’s budget promises progress on public safety, homelessness and Downtown recovery. But supervisors may resist.

Sarah Holtz

Fentanyl test strips could save your life this New Year’s Eve

Given increasing concern about accidental overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced drugs, those planning to use illicit drugs that come in the form of pills or powder may be looking toward harm reduction tools to ensure they and their friends make it through the night without ending up in the hospital or worse.

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Here’s what CHP will actually do in downtown SF to battle fentanyl crisis

My cousin overdosed on fentanyl on an SF sidewalk. Then he saved three lives

2024 brings stiffer penalties for fentanyl dealers in California as overdose crisis rages

San Francisco mayor may face pushback on fentanyl crackdown, homeless spending

Fentanyl test strips could save your life this New Year’s Eve