California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus A bat discovered near Palo Verde Common in South Fremont has tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to issue warnings. Residents are advised to avoid contact with wildlife, especially bats, and to seek immediate medical attention if exposure is suspected. The county is investigating, though no human or animal exposures have been confirmed yet.

• A bat found near a California neighborhood tested positive for rabies.
• Health officials are urging residents to avoid contact with wildlife.
• Anyone potentially exposed to the bat should seek immediate medical attention.
• Rabies is a fatal viral disease affecting the brain and nervous system, but it is preventable with timely vaccination.
• Pets should be vaccinated against rabies, kept confined, and outdoor food sources removed to deter wildlife.