overdose deaths

Drug overdose deaths down in Ventura County, but percentage from fentanyl spikes upwards

Lance Orozco

Ventura County reports 278 overdose deaths in 2022.

Community

Mass Drug Overdose Leads To Multiple-Casualty Scenario On South Coast

KCLU Staff

Nine people reportedly suffered from a drug overdose in Isla Vista Thursday night around 10:30.Santa Barbara County sheriff's deputies, fire personnel,…

Community

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies Carrying Anti-Overdose Drug In Response To Opioid Abuse

KCLU Staff

All Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies have been carrying a special nasal spray to help save the lives of drug overdose victims.Recently, in response…

Local News

Former Hospice Nurse In Ventura County Charged With Manslaughter, Drug Dealing

Lance Orozco

A former hospice nurse in Ventura County has been arrested on manslaughter, and drug dealing charges for the drug overdose death of a woman.In July of…