Fentanyl overdoses, though still the leading cause of death among Americans under 45, continue to fall in Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Fatal overdoses of fentanyl, though still high in Kern County, have dropped precipitously this year, mirroring national trends, the Kern County Coroner’s Office reported this week.

50 people have died from fentanyl overdoses thus far in 2025.

That’s through April 30th…

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