(KMJ) – Two Central Valley counties are reporting new cases of the coronavirus. The Fresno County Department of Public Health says its third case of COVID-19 is travel-related case and was not community acquired. Health officials add this individual is doing well and is isolating and recovering at home. And Tulare County Public Health officials…… MORE
What About CA Students? State Superintendent Hosts COVID-19 Webinar to Clarify New State Guidelines
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent Tony Thurmond today hosted a webinar for district, school and county office education leaders to walk through new state guidance documents released last night, covering the areas of distance learning, special education, meals/nutrition services, and child care support. The document issued by Governor Newsom yesterday was created under the March…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Suspends Standardized Testing for Students in Response to COVID-19
Office of the Governor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Suspend Standardized Testing for Students in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak SACRAMENTO – To reduce the strain on students, families and educators during the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order today to…… MORE
Fresno County Responds to City of Fresno’s “Stay In Place”
Fresno County response to City of Fresno’s Shelter in Place Order Fresno County is aware of the City of Fresno’s action today to issue a “shelter in place” order for city residents and businesses. The County of Fresno is not implementing similar measures for County residents and rather encourages the community to continue being vigilant…… MORE
CITY OF FRESNO ISSUES STAY IN PLACE ORDER
City Announces Important Update on Coronavirus State of Emergency FRESNO, CA – Fresno City Manager Wilma Quan today signed an Executive Order updating the City of Fresno’s state of emergency, calling for all individuals living in the city of Fresno to shelter at their place of residence to…… MORE
Fourth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Tulare County
(KMJ) – During a live-streamed Facebook town hall Tuesday night, the Tulare County Health and Human Services Office confirmed that county’s fourth case of coronavirus. Branch Director Karen Elliott said this individual traveled outside of the United States and returned to the Central Valley March 13th. But, she did not release specific details about this…… MORE
Governor Newsom Signs Emergency Legislation to Fight COVID-19
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Fresno Bans Dining In at Local Restaurants
FRESNO (KMJ) In light of the spreading COVID-19, the city of Fresno has taken another major step in cutting the odds of residents contracting the coronavirus. City officials announced Tuesday the mandatory closure of all dining rooms. If you’re hungry, your options are to drive-through, take out or have your food delivered. City Manager Announces…… MORE
Animals Affected Adversely by Coronavirus
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Many animals are being affected adversely by Coronavirus. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo just one place in the city that’s closing its doors temporarily to stop the spread of COVID 19. Zoo keepers are taking care of the animals, but many of the…… MORE
Fresno State Cancels Commencement Ceremonies Due to COVID 19
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State University cancels commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus. Students in Fresno and across the nation are taking the hit, becoming collateral damage victims from the novel coronavirus. Schools across the country are already canceling classes, now Fresno State is just one university that’s going to have to tell…… MORE
