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Category Archives: Local News
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
11 Dead in California from Coronavirus
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As of 10:00am Tuesday morning, the California Public Health Department records showed 11 people had died from Covid 19. Ten of the victims were California residents. The state’s health department has been updating the public through its twitter account. Tuesday morning, the health department had tweeted that there were 472…… MORE
Tulare County Confirms Third Case of COVID-19
(KMJ) – Tulare County confirms its third positive test for the coronavirus. Health officials say a Tulare County patient who tested positive for COVID-19 is now in “critical condition” at Kaweah Delta Medical Center. Monday night, the Tulare County Office of Public Health notified Kaweah Delta’s staff a patient at the hospital tested positive for…… MORE
City of Fresno Declares State of Emergency
News release from the City of Fresno: FRESNO, CA – Fresno Mayor Lee Brand today proclaimed a State of Emergency for the City of Fresno in a move to help the city receive state and federal funding connected to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. Mayor Brand – who made the decision after recent announcements by Governor…… MORE
Central Unified, Clovis, Other Schools Close Through Spring Break
Central Unified announced that schools in the district will be closed through the end of spring break due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. Children can still pick up free breakfast and lunch at certain designated schools between 11 am and 1 pm. Spring break in Central Unified is Monday, March 16 through…… MORE
City of Merced Declares State of Emergency
The City of Merced has declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The action follows declarations by Merced County today, the President and an earlier declaration by the State of California. The declaration gives the City: Expanded access to personnel, equipment, and facilities; The ability to waive local…… MORE
Catholic Diocese of Fresno Cancels Daily, Weekend Masses as of March 16
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — The Diocese of Fresno is announcing changes as precautionary measures in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Bishop Joseph V. Brennan says the following directives will go into effect on Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31, 2020: All daily and weekend Masses will be suspended as of Monday, March 16 through…… MORE
