San Diego County ends local firing-range training for federal immigration agents
San Diego County Supervisors voted to stop allowing federal immigration agents to train at local firing ranges, ending ICE training on county property.
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San Diego County Reports Clade I Mpox Case
San Diego County health officials confirm the area's first mpox case belonging to clade I.
San Diego County probes Ramona deli after Salmonella tied to raw eggs
San Diego County health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Ramona Family Naturals Market's use of raw, unpasteurized eggs, with 13 confirmed or probable cases since June 21 and four hospitalizations; the deli has stopped using raw eggs, the outbreak strain is not related to the Midwest shell-egg outbreak, and health officials urge anyone who ate there and is ill to seek medical care and report their illness.
Rabies exposure warning issued after bat lands on table at San Diego deli
Public health officials in San Diego County warned that a rabid bat landed on a family’s table at a San Diego deli, and anyone who touched the bat should seek medical advice for potential rabies exposure; the bat tested positive for rabies—the 22nd case in the county this year—marking the highest yearly count since at least 2021, though no human rabies cases have been reported.
Rabies-positive Bat Shocks Diners After Dropping at Vista Restaurant
A rabies-positive bat fell onto a table at the Yellow Deli in Vista during a family lunch; there’s no known direct contact yet, but anyone who touched the bat should seek medical guidance, as post-exposure rabies treatment is highly effective. San Diego County has recorded 22 rabid bats so far in 2026, highlighting ongoing wildlife exposure risks.
Rabid Bat Forces Rabies Concern After Vista Restaurant Sighting
A rabid bat landed on a table at a Vista restaurant; a patron collected it and it tested positive for rabies, the 22nd bat in San Diego County this year. No direct skin contact was reported, but anyone who touched the bat should seek medical advice for possible post‑exposure treatment, and residents are reminded not to handle wildlife.
San Diego County Detects First Local Case of Chagas Disease
San Diego County health officials announced the region's first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, found through routine blood donor screening from an asymptomatic donor. Chagas is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and spread by kissing bugs; local transmission is now recognized in parts of the United States. The county began requiring reporting in 2024, and this case marks the first acquired locally in San Diego. Public health guidance emphasizes prevention (protective clothing, insect repellent, indoor sleeping, treated nets) and screening for at-risk groups, including pregnant women, with researchers suggesting the disease may be more common in the U.S. than previously thought.
Southern California reports its first locally acquired Chagas disease case linked to kissing bugs
San Diego County has recorded its first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi transmitted by kissing bugs (Triatominae). Though the disease is most common in Latin America, these bugs are now found in Southern California, raising concerns about local transmission. Chagas has an acute phase with flu-like symptoms and can progress to a chronic phase years later, leading to heart or digestive complications; treatment with benznidazole or nifurtimox is most effective in the acute phase, but chronic infection is hard to cure. Health experts say many infections go undiagnosed, underscoring the need for awareness and testing among residents and clinicians.
San Diego County Records Its First Locally Transmitted Chagas Case
San Diego County announced its first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, detected in an asymptomatic blood donor during routine screening. The disease is spread by the kissing bug, which typically nests in rodent habitats; local exposure can occur through camping or outdoor activities. Chagas is more common in rural Latin America, but officials emphasize that local transmission is now a possibility. Since 2024, Chagas has been locally reportable, with 22 reports and four confirmed cases prior to this one. Early infection is often mild or flu-like, but untreated disease can cause serious heart or gastrointestinal problems years later. Officials advise preventive measures for travelers to endemic areas and recommend screening for people who have lived in Latin American countries, especially pregnant women.
San Diego County Confirms Two Local E. coli Cases Linked to Kebab Shop Outbreak
San Diego County reports two local E. coli infections as part of a statewide kebab shop outbreak; public health officials, with the CDC, are investigating and advising precautions to prevent further cases.
Widespread outage leaves 100,000+ customers in the dark across South OC and San Diego County
A massive power outage affected more than 100,000 customers across South Orange County and parts of San Diego County Thursday night. SDG&E said power was restored to all customers just after 9 p.m. and said it would investigate the cause, emphasizing safety as a priority.
California Faces First Established Presence of Rat Lungworm
A neurological parasite, rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis), has been found in wild animals and a parma wallaby at the San Diego Zoo, marking California’s first established presence. While the overall public risk is low, infection can cause severe neurological illness and death; transmission occurs through raw or undercooked hosts (snails, slugs, freshwater crabs, prawns, frogs) or contaminated produce, and early treatment improves outcomes. California officials say it’s not yet endemic and ongoing surveillance is needed to determine if local transmission is occurring. The findings came from work by the San Diego Zoo and wildlife groups, highlighting the parasite’s ability to be introduced to California from endemic areas.
San Diego County Announces New Leadership to Drive Transformation
San Diego County is undergoing leadership changes across several departments, including appointments of Nadia Privara Brahms as Behavioral Health Services Director, Eric Shiotsugu as Chief Information Officer, and Shawn Brom as Registrar of Voters, with ongoing recruitment for other key roles to support the county's ongoing transformation and service improvements.
San Diego County Mourns the Loss of Retired Treasurer Dan McAllister at 74
Dan McAllister, who served as San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector for 23 years and was known for his leadership and community involvement, passed away. He was credited with maintaining high collection rates, improving services, and contributing significantly to civic and community organizations. His death is mourned by colleagues, community members, and his family.
"San Diego County Braces for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding as Coastal Storm Hits California"
A Pacific storm brought heavy rain to San Diego County, with the San Diego International Airport receiving 1.26 inches on Saturday, surpassing the monthly average for March. NBC 7 meteorologist Angelica Campos expects scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms to continue, with some areas potentially receiving another half-inch to over an inch of rain.