Valley fever, a disease caused by breathing in a type of fungus primarily found in the Southwest, is on the rise in California, according to the state's department of public health. "People who ...

Valley fever infections are on the rise across California, public health officials say. Dry, hot weather across the state — combined with heavy winter rains — makes the perfect recipe for an ...

California had 12,637 Valley fever cases reported in 2024 ... can be found at cdph.ca.gov. James Ward contributed to this report. Wes Woods II covers West County for the Ventura County Star.