Lodi Eye
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Plague Detected at Lake Tahoe
A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague, marking the first confirmed human case in El Dorado County since 2020. The individual is believed to have contracted the disease through a flea bite while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area and is currently recovering at home under medical supervision.

Valley Fever Cases Surge in California
California is in the midst of a record-breaking spike in Valley Fever cases, with state health officials sounding alarms as infections continue to rise—particularly in areas like San Joaquin County and Lodi. Through July of this year, California has already logged 6,761 cases, putting 2025 on track to surpass last year’s record of 12,500 cases.

Medi-Cal, Medicaid changes — A Medical Emergency for Lodi?
As Steve Mann writes in his recent “About Town” article, “Medical Emergency - Cuts could devastate Lodi Memorial Hospital,” changes to Medi-Cal and Medicaid funding could have a significant impact on Lodi Memorial and other San Joaquin County hospitals. This report analyzes the current CA budget proposals and the Federal “Big Beautiful Bill” to explore how Lodi and San Joaquin County might be impacted.

SJC BeWell Center
The SJC Be Well Center and the Lodi Access Center are distinct but complementary facilities within San Joaquin County, each serving different-though sometimes overlapping-community needs.