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San Joaquin Valley COVID 19 Update

San Joaquin Valley COVID 19 Update

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As of Wednesday, health officials announced California had confirmed 17,571 COVID-19 cases 438 deaths, and 314 people had recovered. FRESNO COUNTY: Health officials reported 10 new cases Wednesday, for a total of156 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Fresno County. Three people died, the latest was an elderly female. The Fresno…MORE

300+ Cases, 11 Deaths from Coronavirus in the San Joaquin Valley

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 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

5 Deaths from Covid 19: Madera, Tulare, and Fresno Counties

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 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

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

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

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

Fresno County Sees 12 More COVID-19  Cases

Fresno County Sees 12 More COVID-19 Cases

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Herr are the latest numbers on coronavirus in the San Joaquin Valley, as of 5:00pm, April.w 2020. Kern County has the most cases -142. Fresno County is not far behind with 94, as 12 more people tested positive since Wednesday. 23 Travel-Related 12 Close-Contact / Person-to-Person 17 Community-Spread / Unknown Source…MORE