Local Trends & Safety

Xylazine (“Tranq”) and Fentanyl: What Californians Should Know

Feb 20, 2026 | Local Trends & Safety

Why Xylazine Is Showing Up in California’s Drug Supply In recent years, health officials across the United States have reported an increase in fentanyl being mixed with xylazine, a veterinary sedative sometimes referred to as “tranq.” While...

Fentanyl + Meth Together: Why This Mix Raises Overdose Risk (Riverside Data)

Feb 13, 2026 | Local Trends & Safety

A Growing Concern in Riverside County and Beyond When substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine are used at the same time — intentionally or unintentionally — the risk of overdose can increase in ways that many people don’t expect. In Riverside...