Winter Rayo News Today

The South Bay's first-ever murder charges over the fentanyl overdose death of a baby are now being argued before a judge who will decide whether these unprecedented allegations will proceed to trial.

Santa Clara County's district attorney and chief public defender are showing a seldom-seen display of unity in opposing proposed budget cuts to their offices.

Building on a pledge four years ago to stop pursuing the death penalty, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is now seeking to remove all South Bay capital prisoners from California's death row.

Building on a pledge four years ago to stop pursuing the death penalty, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is now seeking to remove all South Bay capital prisoners from California's death row.

The bill is aimed at combating fentanyl overdoses among children after the deaths of three Bay Area infants and toddlers. 

South Bay leaders hope a tragic overdose death of a San Jose infant can lead to change and save lives.

The San Jose Democrat said his legislation was inspired by ongoing reporting by the Bay Area News Group about the deaths of three Bay Area children.

Cortese’s bill is one of several being introduced this legislative session targeting the lethal drug that killed just over 340 children younger than 5 nationally from 1999 to 2021, including 105 who were younger than 1.

Baby Phoenix was one of five Bay Area young children to die of fentanyl poisoning in their parents' care since 2020.

Baby Phoenix was one of five Bay Area young children to die of fentanyl poisoning in their parents' care since 2020.