As the CDC confirmed a severe case in Louisiana of a patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California related to the virus.| Los Angeles Times
As the range and incidence of valley fever grows, public health officials are struggling to warn visitors of the risk.| Los Angeles Times
The Central Valley is home to many of California's most vulnerable groups to bird flu: agricultural workers. It's also where wastewater surveillance of the virus is the weakest.| Los Angeles Times
California H5N1 outbreaks have had little impact on overall milk production, but experts warn that outbreaks could soon increase substantially.| Los Angeles Times
News and analysis about water quality, air pollution, weather patterns, environmental issues and climate change.| Los Angeles Times