San Diego faces a pollution crisis from untreated wastewater in the Tijuana River, affecting air and water quality, with local officials demanding action from the county.

San Diego inaugurated a new 52,000 square foot County Public Health Lab, equipped to handle infectious diseases and perform 50,000 tests annually, featuring advanced labs and sustainability measures.

County Behavioral Health Services secured $29.1 million in state grants to enhance mental health and substance use disorder services, including new treatment facilities.

Two crows in Lemon Grove tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting San Diego County to alert residents and recommend protective measures against mosquito bites.

Aladdin Mediterranean Café in Clairemont is being sued over a salmonella outbreak affecting 33 people, with eight hospitalized. The café has closed for investigation and lawsuits are underway for affected patrons.

A TB exposure alert has been issued for St. Michael's Catholic Church in San Diego due to resistant TB strain, with exposure possibly occurring between September and December 2024, particularly at the 10 a.m. Sunday services.

New digital dashboard launched to monitor beach water quality, sewage odor, and air pollution in South County, supported by the County and UC San Diego.

San Diego County is launching aerial larvicide drops to combat mosquitoes and prevent diseases like West Nile virus by targeting 52 waterways covering 1,400 acres.

San Diego's South County faces a stench from increased hydrogen sulfide emissions due to sewage flows from Tijuana, with officials advising residents to take precautions.

California health officials warn against consuming certain wild-harvested shellfish from San Diego due to domoic acid, which can cause serious illness.

San Diego County's 41st Annual Springtime Blood Drive aims to replenish local blood supplies, with one in seven hospitalized patients requiring blood.

Measles cases surge in the United States, with over 400 reported, including two deaths. Texas and New Mexico face significant outbreaks, and health officials warn of increased risks during spring break travel.

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy, died from hantavirus complications, raising awareness of the disease which remains relatively rare in humans despite cases found in wild rodents.