A child in Marin County may have bird flu; tests are pending at the CDC. This follows recent H5N1 findings in local birds, poultry, and milk, leading to cautious measures.

California proposes AB 56, legislation for mandatory social media warning labels about potential mental health risks for young users, introduced by AG Rob Bonta and Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan.

A Stanford Medicine study reveals two key aging phases at roughly 44 and 60 years, with major biomolecular shifts, shedding light on new strategies for managing aging.

Santa Clara County commemorates the 36th World AIDS Day, highlighting the need for sustained action in HIV prevention and care, among rising local HIV diagnosis rates and emphasizing racial disparities in infection rates.

A child in California with a mild suspected case of H5N1 bird flu is recovering, with the risk of transmission deemed low by the CDC. No additional H5N1 cases were found in close contacts.

A child in Alameda County is being observed for a possible, but unlikely, bird flu infection with all close contacts testing negative, as public health officials remain vigilant.

A new strain of mpox, clade I, has been diagnosed in a California resident who had traveled from Africa; health officials are monitoring contacts but see no broader spread in the U.S.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito species has been detected in a new San Jose location, raising health concerns and prompting action from the Santa Clara County Vector Control District.

Sonoma County mandates masks for healthcare workers at facilities from Nov. 18 to April 30 to prevent respiratory illness surge, including COVID-19 and flu.

Alameda County is launching the CARE Act Court to help individuals with severe mental health issues and substance disorders, providing them with tailored support services.

Marin County is launching the CARE Court program on December 1 to address severe mental illnesses through collaborative and comprehensive care plans, integrating housing support and substance abuse therapy.

Bay Area counties have reinstated mask mandates in healthcare settings from November 1st through March 31st, 2025, to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Santa Clara County expands substance abuse services, including new COMPASS Clinic, to double treatment capacity by 2030 and improve recovery outcomes for residents.