The Coast News Group

Experts question deputy’s alleged fentanyl overdose; sheriff releases new documents

Tigist LayneAugust 10, 2021

August 10, 20210578

REGION – Medical experts and toxicologists are speaking out after a San Diego County Sheriff‘s deputy allegedly overdosed last week following a seemingly brief exposure

Carlsbad Cities Del Mar Encinitas Escondido News Oceanside Rancho Santa Fe Region San Diego San Marcos Solana Beach Vista

Opioid deaths spike sharply in last 5 years, continue to rise in San Diego County

Coast News wire servicesNovember 6, 2020November 6, 2020

November 6, 2020November 6, 20200937

REGION — According to a San Diego County prescription drug abuse report released today, local opioid and prescription drug overdose deaths have increased significantly in

Carlsbad Cities Del Mar Encinitas Escondido News Oceanside Rancho Santa Fe Region San Diego San Marcos Solana Beach Vista

Spike in county fentanyl deaths leads officials to warn public

Coast News wire servicesAugust 7, 2020

August 7, 202011497

REGION — A spike in fentanyl-related overdose deaths across San Diego County led officials today to warn the public of the drug’s deadly potential. In

Crime Crime News San Marcos

Man arraigned in fentanyl death of Camp Pendleton Marine

Coast News wire servicesMarch 8, 2018

March 8, 20180636

REGION — An indictment unsealed March 2 accuses an alleged drug dealer from San Marcos with selling fentanyl to a Camp Pendleton-based Marine, leading to

Community Crime Featured

New state fentanyl legislation fails to pass

Steve PuterskiAugust 18, 2016August 18, 2016

August 18, 2016August 18, 20160480

Efforts to curb abuse and increase penalties for possession and sale of fentanyl suffered a major setback last week in the California state legislature.