SFGate September 03, 2026 • 12:17

A rare disease is haunting the children of an idyllic California suburb - SFGATE

By Ariana Bindman

A rare disease is haunting the children of an idyllic California suburb - SFGATE

About a dozen cancer cases have been reported in California's Ladera Ranch community since 2013, including synovial sarcoma.

When DustinĀ Matteson moved his family to Orange Countys idyllic Ladera Ranch community in 2011, at first, it seemed like the perfect place to raise a child.Ā 
Its green, open spaces and community-ori… [+7829 chars]

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