Some in our community view opioid use as a distant problem. This dangerous misconception leads to inaction and ignorance, and ...

In 2008, author David Sedaris wrote about his struggle with a tobacco addiction in his book, “When You Are Engulfed in Flames”. To break this habit, Sedaris explained, he decided to go “cold turkey” ...

At an International Overdose Awareness Day event in Oakland last year, community members gathered to share stories of loved ...

Similar to other commonly used life-saving devices, Naloxone works to resolve issues and remediate both danger and death. As ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday that he will resign his seat in Congress, a day after he suspended his campaign for ...

Carl and Marilyn Palowitch and Valerie and Brian Arkin display the Pleasanton Weekly overlooking the historic city of Toledo, ...

Under mounting pressure from fellow politicians on both sides of the political spectrum, Eric Swalwell announced his plans ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are advancing a new strategy to discourage efforts to change a person’s sexual orientation or ...

By Anna Jiang When you get injured, medical professionals will often prescribe drug medications to relieve and ease symptoms.

The opioid crisis has become one of the most serious public health issues affecting communities across the United States, and ...

Throughout the United States, opioid misuse has had a negative effect in many households. Although this matter is frequently ...

Cheek was convicted of kidnapping, rape, and forcible oral copulation in Santa Cruz County in 1980, according to the DA's ...