SALINAS, CA − A lethal fungus has quietly spread in the soil across the West. Now, it’s threatening areas well beyond the dusty deserts and valleys where it likely originated. Valley fever, a disease ...

In the den of his small apartment in Stockton, 56-year-old Rex Dangerfield sits at a table. The walls are bare, and the space stripped down to essentials. The T-shirt he wears, stamped with the words ...

In the den of his small apartment in Stockton, 56-year-old Rex Dangerfield sits at a table. The walls are bare, and the space stripped down to essentials. The T-shirt he wears, stamped with the words ...

Cases of valley fever, a fungal disease caused by spores found within soil in parts of the U.S., has been rising in recent decades, prompting warnings from local health authorities.

Valley fever is on the rise in the Bay Area and across California, state health officials warn. The disease is caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt. It can affect both people and animals ...

California reports over 5,500 Valley fever cases in 2025 amid rising spread. Risk increases for people over 60. Officials urge dust avoidance and mask use in high-risk areas to reduce exposure. Valley ...

California health officials are warning about a surge in a potentially deadly fungal infection. The state is reporting 6,761 cases of valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, through July this ...

California surpassed 5,500 provisional cases of valley fever in the first six months of 2025, putting the state on track to hit record levels, according to a new snapshot of data from the state’s ...

Valley fever is on the rise in California. You may never have thought about whether your dog could contract this disease, but you should — especially since Chico, while it’s not in the heart of the ...

The peak of valley fever season is still ahead, but cases are already up in Riverside County, according to public health officials. Most exposures will likely happen between now and the next few weeks ...