Official Bulletin: San Diego Health Advisories and City Public Notices

Public Health Alerts: Seasonal Risks and Vaccination Urgency

The California Department of Public Health has issued an urgent advisory following four confirmed fatalities in the San Diego region linked to the consumption of wild 'death cap' mushrooms. Following a period of significant winter rainfall, these toxic fungi are proliferating across local parks and preserves. Health officials are strongly advising residents to avoid all wild mushroom foraging, as the poisonous varieties are easily mistaken for edible ones. Symptoms of poisoning include severe gastrointestinal distress and acute liver failure, often requiring intensive care or transplants.

Additionally, San Diego County health officials are urging all residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date in response to a localized measles surge affecting Southern California. With cases rising nationwide, the County is emphasizing the importance of the MMR vaccine for both children and adults to maintain community immunity. Residents are also reminded that the first hantavirus-positive mouse of the year was recently identified near the Los Penasquitos Ranch House; please use caution when cleaning outbuildings or sheds where rodents may nest.

City Operations and Infrastructure Notices

City of San Diego public service departments have released several updates regarding municipal services and upcoming infrastructure projects:

• Street Sweeping Enforcement: Standard street sweeping regulations remain in full effect today, Saturday, February 7. To avoid a $62.50 citation, motorists are required to move vehicles according to the posted signage in their respective districts.
• SDUSD Strike Notification: The San Diego Unified School District has issued a formal notice regarding a planned one-day strike scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026. Parents and guardians are encouraged to begin making alternative childcare arrangements now, as all classroom instruction and after-school programs will be suspended on that day.
• Behavioral Health Infrastructure: Construction is officially kicking off this month on the new Children’s Crisis Residential Care facility in the North Central Region. This 15-bed program is designed to provide stabilized care for youth in mental health crises and is expected to be completed by early 2027.

Community Reminders and Legal Notices

February is officially Museum Month in San Diego. More than 70 local museums, gardens, and historic sites are offering half-off admission throughout the month. Digital passes are currently available for download via the San Diego Museum Council website, and physical passes can be collected at any municipal library branch. In legal news, the U.S. District Court in San Diego has issued a ruling ordering the federal government to facilitate the return of three families previously deported under border separation policies, citing terms of a standing legal settlement.

The County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 10, to consider the adoption of the 2026 Wildland-Urban Interface Code, aimed at enhancing fire safety standards for homes in high-risk zones.