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Rabies is 100% fatal and Calif. just broke near 30-year record for cases
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First 2 flu-related deaths of 2026 season confirmed in Los Angeles County
Health authorities in Los Angeles County and Idaho confirm the first influenza-related deaths of the current season.
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Second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Los Angeles County, health officials say
Health warnings emerge across California after a second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Los Angeles County and rabid bats appear in Santa Cruz County.
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Is Rabies Making a Comeback?
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Urgent warning as super-drug 10 times more powerful than fentanyl claims first LA victim
An urgent warning has been issued following reports of a deadly new drug more potent than fentanyl appearing in Los Angeles County.
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L.A. County reports first death from opioid called more potent than fentanyl
Health officials issue urgent warnings following the first recorded Los Angeles County death linked to the synthetic opioid cychlorphine.
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LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years
Los Angeles officials document the first confirmed case of a rabid raccoon in the area in more than fifty years.
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Possible rabid raccoon found in backyard of Westlake Village home; dog, 4 workers possibly exposed
A sickly raccoon discovered in a Westlake Village backyard has sparked an official health warning across Los Angeles County.
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West Nile virus cases surging across Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County reports 135 West Nile virus infections and five deaths, topping its five-year average.
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L.A. County experiencing highest number of bats with rabies ever recorded
A record 69 rabid bats spark the highest rabies count ever in Los Angeles County, prompting urgent health alerts.
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Mosquitoes are biting you more in Southern California this year. Here's why
Los Angeles County is experiencing a rapid surge in West Nile virus cases driven by increased mosquito activity and unusual humidity levels.
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Average gas price in Los Angeles County approaches all-time record high
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Flea-borne typhus outbreak prompts renewed warnings in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County faces a renewed health warning as a rising flea problem directly fuels ongoing typhus outbreaks.
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'Home Improvement' Star Arrested During LA County Traffic Stop: Reports
Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas of Home Improvement was arrested during a California traffic stop.
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Outbreak of gross medieval disease sends six people to hospital in LA neighborhood
A flea-borne typhus outbreak in the Wilshire Center neighborhood of Los Angeles has sent multiple people to the hospital.
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Mosquitoes are thriving in L.A.’s miserable humidity, worsening the spread of West Nile virus
Los Angeles County faces a sharp rise in West Nile virus cases driven by humidity and El Niño conditions.
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First West Nile virus death of 2026 reported in Los Angeles County
California is facing a five-year peak in West Nile virus cases, with three deaths reported as flooding increases mosquito populations.
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Dead of a mosquito bite: L.A. records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high
California West Nile virus activity has reached a five-year high following the first 2026 fatality reported in Los Angeles County.
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Dirt bike rider leads police on erratic chase through Los Angeles County
A dirt bike rider leads law enforcement on a wild pursuit across Los Angeles County.
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SF infectious disease expert says it’s a ‘bad year’ for West Nile virus
Public health reports indicate rising West Nile virus activity with new human cases confirmed across California.
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3 deaths linked to West Nile disease in California as cases rise
California health officials are reporting a rise in West Nile virus cases, with three linked deaths and new infections across multiple counties.
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‘The Exorcist’ actor Linda Blair’s home and dog kennels searched by L.A. County officials
L.A. County officials are conducting an 'active and ongoing' investigation into animal compliance at the home and kennels of actor Linda Blair.
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‘The Exorcist’ star’s home searched in reported 100-dog kennel investigation
Linda Blair's home and dog kennels were searched by Los Angeles County officials following a reported kennel operation.
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Mosquito season is here, in case your ankles haven't noticed. How humans are fighting back
Public health agencies issue urgent warnings as West Nile virus season sees a strong, early start nationwide.
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D4vd murder case: Inside the final hours of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s brief life
Singer D4vd faces a dayslong preliminary hearing in the murder and dismemberment of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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World’s most contagious disease found at busy California airport
Health officials confirm a case of measles, identified as the world's most contagious disease, at a busy California airport in Los Angeles County.
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Exclusive | Famed comedian Carlos Mencia whines from behind bars after ‘absurd show of force’ by new LA crime unit
Comedian Carlos Mencia is facing felony tax fraud charges following an arrest by a newly established Los Angeles County task force.
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Stark Picture Emerges of Paramount-Warner Bros. Job Loss Risk In L.A. County
Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger threatens nearly 2,500 LA County jobs, prompting official warnings.
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A traveler with measles passed through LAX. Officials urge caution amid World Cup crowds
Public health officials have issued a warning after a measles-infected traveler passed through LAX and a nearby hotel during World Cup-related transit.