News COVID-19 Surges: California Leads Nation in Rising Cases by Daniel Perez - News Editor August 17, 2025 by Daniel Perez - News Editor August 17, 2025 COVID-19 rates in the Southwestern United States reached 12.5% — the highest in the nation — according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail