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The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
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The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
A 17-year-old student at Bernstein High School was hospitalized after an apparent overdose.
Chrisa Cornejo said her daughter died 11 days ago after she was sent home in an Uber because she was nodding off. Nicole Comstock reports.
A former Los Angeles Angels employee was convicted Thursday of providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in Texas. Joy Benedict reports.
Bernstein High School parents say drugs are a huge problem on campus and are concerned another overdose may happen. Rick Montanez reports.
Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection to the death of a 15-year-old girl and the overdose of another teenage girl in Hollywood Wednesday. Jeff Nguyen reports.
The report found that fentanyl led to a significant rise in overdose deaths for Black, American Indian and Alaska Native people during the first year of the pandemic.
Two men died of methamphetamine overdoses in Ed Buck's apartment about 18 months apart.
A Riverside County charter school teacher was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting one of her students in 2017 and 2018, according to authorities.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
For the second time in less than 24 hours, families in Garden Grove and nearby neighborhoods were forced to pack up and leave with their pets, essential paperwork, and medication, with no answers to when they can return home.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
On the 100th anniversary of Route 66, an Oklahoma couple hit the road in a century-old car to drive the entire length of the iconic highway from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. They made it pier to pier in one piece.
Southern California officials have expanded an evacuation zone in several Orange County cities over a toxic chemical tank that they say is "actively in crisis."
A Riverside County charter school teacher was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting one of her students in 2017 and 2018, according to authorities.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
For the second time in less than 24 hours, families in Garden Grove and nearby neighborhoods were forced to pack up and leave with their pets, essential paperwork, and medication, with no answers to when they can return home.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
For the second time in less than 24 hours, families in Garden Grove and nearby neighborhoods were forced to pack up and leave with their pets, essential paperwork, and medication, with no answers to when they can return home.
"What feels so special to me about this star is that it's an accumulation of devotion," Miley Cyrus said at Friday's ceremony.
Spike Eldib recently decided to formalize the supportive conversations that have long been happening in barbershops. He launched Hairapy.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said someone doing drilling work allegedly struck rhe oil line.
LAPD officers cleared a rat-infested homeless encampment in Pico Union, but hours later, people started setting up their tents again.
Shannon Wadsworth, the victim's granddaughter, is speaking out, pleading for Gov. Gavin Newsom to block the release of James Dennis Lynch.
Southern California officials have expanded evacuations in several Orange County cities due to concerns over a leaking toxic chemical tank that they say is "actively in crisis."
Police say that a man allegedly shot and killed a woman believed to be his girlfriend during a dispute early Wednesday morning.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
A Riverside County charter school teacher was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting one of her students in 2017 and 2018, according to authorities.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested four men accused of running a Colombian burglary ring in Southern California.
An alleged arsonist was arrested after setting fire to Banning City Hall and the Banning Police Station on Tuesday, according to police.
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
Officials in Monterey County are moving forward with a proposal that would ban parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge at Big Sur, amid growing safety concerns involving tourists who stop along Highway 1 to take photos.
President Trump appeared to back Spencer Pratt's campaign for Los Angeles mayor, saying he'd like to see the political newcomer "do well" in the upcoming election.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.
Zack Gelof's fielder's choice groundout in the 10th inning drove in Nick Kurtz to give the Athletics a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Jeff McNeil hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Tyler Soderstrom had an RBI single in the 10th to rally the Athletics past the Los Angeles Angels 6-5.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A large industrial tank containing 7,000 gallons of a highly volatile, toxic substance is leaking in Garden Grove, prompting Orange County officials to place more than 44,000 residents under evacuation orders. Michele Gile and Mike Rogers report.
Luzdelia Caballero visited the Garden Grove Sports & Recreation Center evacuation site to speak to evacuees after an ongoing incident at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove has forced thousands out of their homes.
Keith Michael Gustafson was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for the deaths of Ryan Diaz and Marcell Butler.
Southern California officials have expanded evacuations for more than 40,000 people in Orange County due to concerns over a leaking toxic chemical tank that contains a "highly volatile" and "highly flammable" substance. Michele Gile and Mike Rogers report.
Rachel Kim speaks with Southern Californians who still hit the road for the long Memorial Day Weekend despite the high gas prices.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
