Two SCVH hospitals honored again for their substance use disorder care performance by California's Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare.

Sonoma County issues a health order mandating masks in health facilities to combat respiratory illnesses from November 1 until March 31, 2026, while encouraging vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes found in Livermore prompt the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District to urge residents to eliminate standing water.

Santa Clara County opened "Recover Gilroy," an outpatient clinic for substance use disorders, offering assessments, counseling, and medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It serves Medi-Cal recipients and those with commercial insurance.

Santa Clara County warns of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, urging residents to eliminate standing water and report daytime bites to combat potential disease spread.

San Mateo County introduces Brixadi, a long-acting injection for opioid treatment in jails, to help reduce relapse risks and ensure continuity of care.

Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in Northern California strike for better patient care and working conditions.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's Level I Trauma Center saw a record 5,196 cases in 2024, the most in California, due to the closure of another local trauma center.

Castro fitness fanatics looking for a place to relax, recover, and recharge could soon have a new option along Market Street.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare opens the COMPASS Clinic to provide comprehensive care for adults facing substance addiction, offering medical and psychosocial support.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has opened three new treatment facilities to combat homelessness and addiction, offering 200 beds with services spanning crisis care to long-term recovery housing.

A second crow tested positive for West Nile virus in Walnut Creek, with increased mosquito breeding and WNV risk due to hot weather. Residents are urged to eliminate standing water and use repellent.

West Nile virus activity intensifies across Northern California with 9 confirmed human cases statewide and over 1,100 positive mosquito samples detected in 2025.