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San Joaquin County officials warn of an uptick in bats testing positive for rabies and urge residents to avoid contact, report sightings, and keep pets' shots current.
Jun 26, 2026
Rabid Bats Rattle San Joaquin County, Officials Warn
Jun 25, 2026
UCSF Parnassus ER Exodus Grows While $809 Million Surplus Swells
Jun 23, 2026
Vaping Cancer Bombshell Puts Feds on the Hot Seat
Jun 21, 2026
San Francisco Abortion Hotline Flooded With Calls Before Dobbs Shock Ruling
State records and clinicians say thousands left the UCSF Parnassus ER without seeing a doctor as long waits, medication delays and staffing shortfalls persist.
A UNSW‑led review published in Carcinogenesis finds e‑cigarettes "likely" carcinogenic; U.S. health agencies and experts are weighing the evidence.
A UCSF-led analysis of 16,429 hotline contacts finds demand for clinician-staffed reproductive guidance rose sharply — and grew before the Dobbs ruling.
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