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.

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in San Diego neighborhoods lead to "Prevent, Protect, Report" efforts by county officials, with no human cases reported yet.

A rabid bat was found in Oceanside, San Diego County, prompting a search for potential human contacts. Public health officials urge those exposed to seek immediate treatment.

San Diego County is increasing mosquito spraying in La Mesa to counter West Nile virus. Treatments are scheduled early Monday and Tuesday, with precautions for residents and pets. No human cases reported, but proactive measures are advised.

Mosquitoes in San Diego's Rolando neighborhood tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting county health officials to urge preventative measures against mosquito breeding.

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.