Syphilis outbreak reported in Santa Cruz CountySyphilis outbreak in Santa Cruz County, primarily in Watsonville among homeless individualsBacterial outbreak of shigellosis also reported in North County region, impacting homeless individuals
Shigella cases continue to grow in Santa Cruz CountyShigellosis outbreak in Santa Cruz County with 37 confirmed cases, affecting homeless individuals.Transmission occurs due to lack of hand washing facilities and clean toilets, facilitating the bacteria to spread easily.
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identity of Homeless IndividualsOtufale and Lazarre pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft of homeless individuals.