Although the returns are not yet finalized in California’s 21st District, (Fresno, Kern counties) signs are strong that former Republican Rep. Dave Valadao has won a rematch of his 2018 contest with Democratic Rep. T.J. Cox. As of Friday, Valadao held a lead of roughly 1,700 votes over Cox — down from the 2,000 vote lead…… MORE
One of Calif. Gov. Newsom’s Children Under Quarantine
One of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s children has been quarantined for 14 days after a classmate at the private school he attends in Sacramento tested positive for COVID-19, the governor’s office has confirmed. The school and child have not been identified for privacy reasons, reports Politico. Newsom communications director Nathan Click confirmed the quarantine. “The family…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Issues New Stay at Home Order -Curfew
SACRAMENTO – In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple…… MORE
Proposal Would Require Calif. Companies Provide Free COVID-19 Tests
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If the Coronavirus Is Airborne, Why Do We Disinfect Surfaces?
Scientists now say the COVID-19 virus is primarily transmitted by respiratory droplets, and is especially contagious indoors where ventilation is poor, and the pathogen can linger in the air. That raises questions about whether all the scrubbing, spraying, and cleaning of surfaces we have been doing all these months has been an exercise in futility.…… MORE
CDC: Don’t Travel for Thanksgiving
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it recommends Americans do not travel during the Thanksgiving holiday next week to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as cases of the virus spike around the country. The travel recommendation is a “strong recommendation,” not a requirement, CDC official Henry Walke said on a call with…… MORE
Top Brass at California Medical Group Joined Gov. Newsom at Napa Party
SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) — Two top officials at the California Medical Association attended a birthday party alongside Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month as the state was seeing an uptick in coronavirus cases. CMA spokesman Anthony York says Dustin Corcoran, the group’s chief executive, and Janus Norman, a senior vice president, were at the Nov.…… MORE
CDC Thanksgiving Guidelines Too Lenient?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have posted their guidelines for celebrating Thanksgiving during the pandemic. The agency recommends “the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to celebrate with people in your household.” But then the guidelines go on to include suggestions on how to host a holiday dinner if you do…… MORE
What’s Next for Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
Both pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Moderna claim their vaccines to combat COVID-19 were found to be more than 90% effective in clinical trials and are now waiting for federal approval and authorization to distribute the vaccines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will examine the data regarding the effectiveness, safety, and production of each vaccine…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Female Orangutan, Siabu
Fresno, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Chaffee Zoo is mourning the loss of 31-year-old orangutan, Siabu. The veterinary and zookeeper teams had been treating and monitoring Siabu since she was diagnosed with oral cancer in February. She underwent several surgeries as well as chemotherapy in an attempt to remove and prevent the spread of her cancer. Throughout…… MORE
