SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – In his daily update on Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he has launched new resources for Californians to regulate stress while abiding by the state’s ‘shelter at home’ order. Gov. Newsom acknowledges the mental and physical effects of sheltering at home and he said the state has created help by phone…… MORE
Relaxing Egg Labels
The Food and Drug Administration is relaxing egg labeling and packaging requirements to meet consumer demands. Generally, egg cartons must include a statement of identity, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor, nutrition labeling, the net quality of contents and safe handling instructions. However, as a result of the…… MORE
300+ Cases, 11 Deaths from Coronavirus in the San Joaquin Valley
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – More cases, more deaths from COVID 19 in the San Joaquin Valley. There were 300 cases and 11 deaths from coronavirus in the Valley as of 5:00pm Monday, April 6, 2020. On Monday, the County of Tulare confirmed its 6th COVID 19 death with 135 cases. The Health and Human Services…… MORE
Fresno Announces Details on COVID-19 Small Business Loan-to-Grant Program
FRESNO, CA – Fresno Mayor Lee Brand joined Councilmembers Mike Karbassi and Esmeralda Soria, and Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) CEO Emilia Reyes to announce joint economic relief action to help small businesses in Fresno affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership between the City of Fresno, Fresno EOC and Access Plus Capital,…… MORE
COVID-19 Impact on Farming
CoBank says the COVID-19 outbreak has brought the U.S. economy to a “screeching halt.” A quarterly report from the CoBank Knowledge Division has underscored the critically important nature of agriculture, as well as other industries essential to rural America. The U.S grains sector is still stuck in a rut, with pressure on commodity prices,…… MORE
5 Deaths from Covid 19: Madera, Tulare, and Fresno Counties
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Five people have now died from COVID 19 in the San Joaquin Valley. There are now three counties that have deaths from COVID 19 -Madera, Tulare and Fresno. Fresno County confirmed its first death from coronavirus on Friday, and 6 more cases. With now 100 cases, and the death of an…… MORE
Fresno EOC Food Express Bus will Deliver Healthy Meals for Kids
(Fresno, CA) – Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) will be deploying the Food Express Bus to deliver healthy meals to kids during the pandemic. The Food Express Bus will stop at five locations throughout the City of Fresno starting April 6. This route will remain operating until the emergency pandemic orders are lifted. LOCATIONS…… MORE
NAS Lemoore Service Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
(KMJ) – Naval Air Station Lemoore confirms one of its Central Valley-based service members has tested positive for COVID-19. Here are the details the Naval base posted via its official Facebook account Thursday: On March 25, 2020, a service member supporting Fleet Readiness Center West (FRCW) in Lemoore, was tested for COVID-19 after displaying symptoms.…… MORE
Department of Justice Activates COVID-19 Fraud Hotline
(KMJ) – The Department of Justice says it has now enacted the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline. The move comes as the FBI says fraudsters have now been working overtime to scam, plot and steal your money and/or personal information during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, if you feel you have been a victim of…… MORE
Suspects Lead Sheriff’s Deputies on High-Speed Fresno County Chase
(KMJ) – Two suspects lead Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen pick-up truck. And the Sheriff’s Office put out this news release detailing Thursday’s chase: Thursday morning, a farmer in the Sanger area made a report to the California Highway Patrol that his pickup truck had been stolen. Later in…… MORE
