California is facing another alarming year for Valley Fever, with more than 5,500 provisional cases reported in the first half of 2025, California Department of Public Health reported. This follows a record-setting 2024, when nearly 12,500 cases were documented — the highest annual total ever recorded in the state.

Valley Fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that lives in the soil and becomes airborne when disturbed. The illness is most common in the Central Valley and Central Coast, but recent data shows a growing footprint in Southern California, including Riverside and Ventura counties

The CDPH is urging residents, visitors, and healthcare providers to stay alert during August's Valley Fever Awareness Month.

“Valley fever is a serious illness that’s here to stay in

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