Health officials were urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites following confirmation of L.A. county's first West Nile virus death of the year.
With so much rain drenching Southern California this season, there is another pesky problem lurking around the corner: mosquitoes.
Local health officials have identified Los Angeles County's first six cases of West Nile virus in humans this year.
Orange County has its first reported case of West Nile virus after a man tested positive this week.
Los Angeles County on Friday reported its first case this year of a person dying from West Nile virus.
The summer heat is creating a breeding ground for "ankle biter" mosquitoes. The pesky insects aren't just breeding, they're biting as well.