An analysis of millions of California pregnancies reveals a sharp rise in prenatal opioid use over the past decade, with newborns increasingly born into withdrawal and requiring intensive medical care. The surge is fueling calls for expanded maternal treatment programs.

Yolo County and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration conducted inspections leading to the seizure of illegal tobacco and cannabis products worth thousands of dollars from two Davis shops.

A Georgetown 3‑year‑old was hospitalized after a new H3N2 subclade K infection triggered Kawasaki disease. Doctors are urging vaccination and quick care for children with high fevers.

Downieville remains under a boil-water order while crews refill tanks and state labs test water quality.

First pediatric flu death reported in Sacramento County; child had no underlying conditions; vaccination status unknown. Health officials stress flu's risks and urge vaccinations.

Yolo County warns against buying from unpermitted food vendors due to health risks and urges residents to patronize only inspected and permitted establishments.

The CDPH has alerted about a Salmonella risk in Vega Farms eggs distributed in Sacramento and Davis areas, advising consumers to return or dispose of them.

A runner collapsed at the CIM halfway point but was revived after CPR and AED use. Officials credited bystanders and on-course medical teams for the outcome.

The Modesto Fire Department upgraded its Engine 12 to an Advanced Life Support paramedic service, enhancing emergency response in the Salida community.

Nevada County Public Health urges residents to get flu shots, offering free vaccinations at clinics and through appointments with pharmacies or doctors.

Sutter Health opened a $76M Arden Care Center across from Cal Expo, adding urgent care, imaging and more than 50 clinicians to the Arden‑Arcade neighborhood.

Placer County Public Health honors family caregivers with a survey, a Virtual Dementia Tour on November 13, and resources for those in caregiving roles.

Placer County Public Health is heightening efforts during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, focusing on nutrition and education to combat childhood lead exposure.