Preliminary tests indicate California woman may have West Nile

LOS ANGELES - California health officials say the state has received its first human case of the West Nile virus. <br> <br> Preliminary tests on a Los Angeles County woman were positive for the virus, but conclusive results won&#39;t be known for another week. <br> <br> The woman had not traveled outside the region, suggesting the possible infection occurred locally, a county health spokeswoman said. <br> <br> The woman, who has recovered, became sick in August from meningitis, which is associated with the virus. <br> <br> Human cases have been confirmed this year in 28 states and the District of Columbia.