Kern County Fentanyl Fight Wins

Kern County’s fentanyl crisis is turning around thanks to a $11 million state funding boost for the Fentanyl Task Force, which boasts a 91% success rate in helping people stay clean. Hospitals like Good Samaritan are treating hundreds with new detox programs, while police have seized over 223 pounds of fentanyl and slashed overdose deaths and calls by nearly half. Notably, no school-aged children have been affected in 2024 or 2025 — a critical win. With plans to expand services countywide and push for state and federal action, this momentum proves real progress is possible in the fight against addiction. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cf56d03e74a91b1