![Jacquie Green plays with her dogs Maggy and Jack at their foothills home in Tucson, Ariz. Maggy, the wolfhound, has had valley fever for a year and is part of a study on valley fever in dogs being conducted by Tucson veterinarian Dr. Lisa Shubitz. [Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star]](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_list_thumbnail_large/public/images/valley-fever-dog-title.jpeg?itok=75A8XBl7)
Researchers say a canine vaccine against valley fever could be available within the next 10 years, and the work to save dogs from the disease could also further efforts to create a valley fever...
Community Safety
Valley fever is a fungal respiratory infection that is a constant health threat in vast stretches of the San Joaquin valley.
Rick Parker knew he had valley fever, but his doctors wouldn’t test him.
A state commission fined $641,950 to six construction firms involved in the California Flats Solar Project in Monterey County after whistleblower claimed the companies exposed workers to valley fever.
The workers fell ill earlier this year while working on a solar panel project in Monterey County after six employers allowed serious lapses in training and safety precautions.
Due to medical community opposition, California Assemblyman Vince Fong withdrew a bill late last month that would have mandated doctors to run specific lab testing under suspect valley fever.
The budget includes $8 million for research and outreach into the disease, caused by inhaling spores that grow in arid soil.
Despite promises to divert mentally ill individuals from jail, Los Angeles County sees a significant rise in incarcerated people with mental illnesses.