Public health officials in San Luis Obispo County are reporting a record number of Valley Fever Cases for 2024.

The fungus that causes Valley fever lives naturally in San Luis Obispo County soil and neighboring counties, the public health department said.

Valley Fever, scientifically known as coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by a fungus that thrives in soil, particularly within regions such as San Luis Obispo County and the Central Valley.

Valley fever is known to increase after periods of drought followed by heavy rain, according to county health officer – San ...

The Public Health Department reported that Valley fever cases reached all time higher in 2024 than ever before in San Luis ...

Valley fever, a disease caused by a fungus, has become an alarming health issue in San Luis Obispo County, with 2024 witnessing a record number of cases. This article explores the surge in Valley ...

According to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department, all residents of the single-family home safely exited the building and crews were able to fully knock down the fire at 5:19 p.m. Wednesday.