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A man diagnosed with pneumonia during the H1N1 pandemic faced a life-threatening illness that turned out to be Valley fever. Despite initial misdiagnoses and concerns about lung cancer, doctors discovered the fungal infection was treatable. The case highlights the importance of awareness regarding Valley fever in areas where it is uncommon.
Participants in the upcoming Graphic Arts Workshop will learn to create and print using photopolymer plates, focusing on both relief and intaglio techniques. The workshop is scheduled for August 17, 2025, at Mission Local.
Law enforcement cleared much of the sidewalk at 16th and Mission, leaving a visibly stressed woman scrambling to pack her belongings. In contrast, the scene at 24th and Mission was bustling, raising questions about the effectiveness of police presence in addressing homelessness and street vending.
Burlingame community members have raised over $54,000 to support grief counseling for the family of Ayden Fang, a 4-year-old boy killed by a vehicle earlier this month. The incident also injured a 6-year-old girl, who is expected to survive. The family plans to use the funds for therapy and to promote pedestrian safety in San Mateo County.
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative celebrates its 50th anniversary with a block party on August 17, 2025, in San Francisco. The event features activities promoting vegetarianism and natural food, drawing attention to the cooperative's community impact.
California youth suicide rates dropped 8% in 2023 after a peak in 2021, aligning with a national decline. Despite this progress, about 40% of adolescents with serious suicidal thoughts reported making plans or attempts, highlighting ongoing mental health challenges.
Cheryl Cotton became the superintendent of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, emphasizing her commitment to the community and its students. Her appointment comes amid a high turnover rate of superintendents in California, partly due to the challenges posed by political tensions and declining school enrollments.
Cases of Valley fever are surging in California's northern Central Valley and Central Coast regions, with over 6,700 provisional cases reported by July 31, 2025. The California Department of Public Health warns that certain counties are seeing significant increases, with Monterey County experiencing the highest percentage change. August marks Valley Fever Awareness Month, coinciding with a typical uptick in infections.
The U.S. EPA will begin removing burnt batteries from the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in September, following a fire in January. Cleanup efforts will last approximately one year, with safety measures including an emergency response plan and air monitoring already in place.
California's mute swan population surged from 1,150 in 2022 to over 12,000 this spring, posing a significant threat to local wetlands. A legislative proposal aims to allow hunters to manage their numbers, drawing parallels to previous efforts against other invasive species. Supporters argue swift action is necessary to prevent further ecological damage.