Lucky Foods cinnamon powder has been recalled after tests found elevated lead. Small 40g brown‑label pouches sold in California and 13 other states are affected.

A stingray puncture at Black's Beach led to necrotizing fasciitis for 62‑year‑old Richard Woulfe; surgeons saved his foot and he returned to the beach as rehab begins.

San Diego officials issued a second reminder to dispose of ByHeart Infant Formula due to a national botulism outbreak, with no cases in the county yet.

Oceanside opens a new Psychiatric Health Facility, the first County-funded inpatient service in North County. It features 16 beds and expects to serve 350-500 patients annually, emphasizing comprehensive short-term care.

San Diego County warns against ByHeart Infant Formula due to link with infant botulism cases, urging disposal of all products and vigilance for symptoms.

Sharp HealthCare nurses may strike over pay, sick leave, and staffing after authorizing action during stalled negotiations, despite Sharp offering improved benefits.

San Diego County sees a rise in Hepatitis A and Mpox cases; officials urge vaccinations and good hygiene to prevent spread, with free vaccines available at public health centers.

County Public Health Services offers free flu vaccines to improve community health and prepare first responders for emergencies, with the last event on Oct. 16 at Oak Park library.

San Diego County is offering two no-cost flu vaccination events, encouraging residents to get vaccinated, especially after last season's high flu case count and fatalities.

Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health workers plan to strike, affecting services in San Diego County, demanding safe staffing, equitable pay, and benefits. Non-urgent appointments may be rescheduled.

San Diego County invested $75 million to grow the behavioral health workforce and introduced programs to train professionals, aiming to address a severe shortage in mental health services.

Tuberculosis exposure reported at Innovation High School in Chula Vista, prompting health screenings and community notifications by San Diego County health officials.

San Diego County braces for influenza season following last year's 220 deaths and urges increased vaccination rates to prevent a repeat of the severe impact.