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States With Medical Marijuana Laws Have Fewer Overdose Deaths From Other Drugs
A new study of states which have implemented medical marijuana laws shows those states also have lower rates of drug overdose deaths.
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A new study of states which have implemented medical marijuana laws shows those states also have lower rates of drug overdose deaths.
A high-priced prostitute accused of leaving a Google executive to die on his yacht in California after shooting him up with a fatal hit of heroin has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and heroin charges.
After a Google executive's death from a heroin overdose aboard a yacht in the Santa Cruz harbor was linked to a high-priced prostitute, many were left wondering how a high-powered executive got mixed up in a world of call girls and deadly drugs.
A high-priced prostitute charged in the overdose death of a Google executive aboard a yacht in California had searched online for how to legally defend herself after giving a lethal dose of heroin, police in California said Thursday, as authorities in Georgia reopened another overdose case.
Police in an Atlanta suburb are reopening the investigation into the September drug-related death of a man who once dated an alleged prostitute now facing charges in the heroin overdose death of a Google executive.
A woman who has admitted to being a prostitute was arrested Friday in the November heroin overdose death of a Google executive on a docked yacht.
A father grieving the loss of his son to a prescription medicine overdose has channeled his sorrow for good in helping organize and speak out for an innovative Marin County program that addresses the staggering epidemic of prescription drug abuse.
Doctors call it a miracle drug that reverses heroin overdoses. Now drug prevention programs are giving it to families and friends of opiate users, just in case of an accidental overdose.
An Oakland woman has died in an apparent drug and-or alcohol related overdose at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Southern California.
Next fall, UC Berkeley's largest student cooperative will be a drug-free living space with an almost entirely new membership, the result of a massive settlement stemming from an overdose at the residence three years ago.
A UC Berkeley student cooperative is reconsidering a permissive drug policy after a near million-dollar settlement with the family of Josh Gibson, a student, who needs around-the-clock care since he suffered an overdose at Cloyne Court in 2010.
A new state law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013 that may help save the lives of substance abusers: it offers immunity to users if they call 911 to help someone who has overdosed on drugs.
The mother of a Sebastopol teen is grieving after her son's body was found in Peru, where police say a shaman confessed to burying the 18-year-old after he ate an hallucinogenic plant.
A doctor accused of prescribing pain killers to three young men who died, including a college student from the Bay Area, was ordered Tuesday to stand trial for second-degree murder in the overdose deaths.
One of three men who overdosed in 2009 was 21-year-old Joey Rovero, an Arizona State University student from San Ramon.
The mother of a University of California, Berkeley student who suffered severe brain damage after a drug overdose on campus is suing the UC regents.
A 14-year-old girl who was found dead in her bedroom the morning after a sleepover last summer died from drinking GHB, a so-called "date rape" drug, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
State Senator Leland Yee has called for legislators to exert more control over events held at the Cow Palace.
At least 16 people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, after attending a music event Friday night at Daly City's Cow Palace.
A jury has begun deliberations in the drug conspiracy case against Anna Nicole Smith's two doctors and her lawyer-boyfriend.
In a surprise move, lawyers for three defendants in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case announced in court Thursday they would not call any witnesses after the prosecution rests its case.
The judge overseeing the drug conspiracy trial of Anna Nicole Smith's two doctors and lawyer-boyfriend said Thursday he believes part of the prosecution's case conflicts with state law and could be targeted in a dismissal motion.
In 2010, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian attorney general in California history.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Los Angeles rallied against Oakland's bullpen and the Angels beat the A's 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game at the Coliseum.
Jorge Soler opened the game with the longest homer in the majors this season and the Giants beat the Rockies 3-2 on Sunday.
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race Sunday brought reaction from California politicians including Gov. Gavin Newsom and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi as he threw his support behind his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic Party nomination.
In 2010, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian attorney general in California history.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race Sunday brought reaction from California politicians including Gov. Gavin Newsom and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi as he threw his support behind his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic Party nomination.
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco experienced a frightening gunpoint robbery.
A man was found shot and a woman was stabbed in the South of Market neighborhood Friday.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival is drawing dancers from the Bay Area and around the world to the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
An endangered young female red panda named Little Mebo has been welcomed to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, officials said Friday.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
A 47-year-old man accused of animal cruelty was arraigned Thursday in Stockton, prosecutors said.
An Oakland man has been accused of a freeway shooting after a road rage incident northeast of Orinda in June, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.
A couple of East Bay communities have experienced persistent power outages in recent months. Pleasanton and Danville leaders worried about their seniors, since some of the outages happened on very hot days.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
A group of Vallejo residents gathered Saturday to ask the state for protection of a stretch of Highway 29 that runs straight through town.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam circulating in the county in which the caller claims to be an employee of the Sheriff's Office.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
A fire caused an estimated $200,000 worth of damage to a Santa Rosa commercial building on Wednesday morning.
A man was killed in his vehicle Wednesday night in Napa County, near the Solano County border, when the driver of another vehicle allegedly ran a red light and crashed into him, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Los Angeles rallied against Oakland's bullpen and the Angels beat the A's 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game at the Coliseum.
Jorge Soler opened the game with the longest homer in the majors this season and the Giants beat the Rockies 3-2 on Sunday.
The Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Brent Rooker hit a 3-run homer, Lawrence Butler had a bases-clearing double and the A's beat the Angels 8-2 on Saturday.
A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco experienced a frightening gunpoint robbery.
A man was found shot and a woman was stabbed in the South of Market neighborhood Friday.
A group of Vallejo residents gathered Saturday to ask the state for protection of a stretch of Highway 29 that runs straight through town.
A Fresno man was sentenced to years in state prison for trafficking a minor and ramming Salinas police cars in 2023, according to Monterey County prosecutors.
A 47-year-old man accused of animal cruelty was arraigned Thursday in Stockton, prosecutors said.
Long lines of passengers were feeling the impact of a worldwide computer outage that grounded several airlines for a time on a frustrating Friday at SFO.
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
In 2010, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian attorney general in California history.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival is drawing dancers from the Bay Area and around the world to the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
San Francisco officials on Wednesday officially announced details about "Dirtybird: Back to Baysics," a free electronic dance party organized by concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment being held Sunday afternoon.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
Satya, a soulful singer-songwriter hailing from the East Bay, is set to make her debut at Stern Grove on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has new reporting on what led to President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and what happened after Biden's announcement.
Republican strategist Terry Sullivan and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to react to President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and the potential matchup between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump posted on social media Sunday that, in the wake of President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race, this fall's presidential debate should be on Fox News instead of ABC. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' ongoing special report on Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign.
One of President Biden's two younger brothers, Frank Biden, said in his opinion the president's health "absolutely" played a role in his decision to end his 2024 campaign. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
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A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.