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
[vemba-video id=”van/ns-acc/2020/03/16/PO-109MO_CNNA-ST1-1000000005b26387″] By The Associated Press The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have…… MORE
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
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
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
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Superintendent Bob Nelson held a press conference Friday announcing it was closing schools due to COVID 19. Fresno Unified School District is closing Monday, March 16th through April 13th due to the coronavirus. The school district will be closing schools, including all early learning and adult school activities, as well.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA. — The California National Guard’s 144th Medical Augmentation Team has been activated to support the state’s COVID 19 stabilization efforts. The activation involves 10 airmen, to include a physician assistant, two nurses, six medics and a medical plans officer. The 144th, based in Fresno, will support Governor Gavin Newsom’s Emergency Medical Services…… MORE
(KMJ) – Much like Fresno State, all schools within the State Center Community College District will suspend all in-person, on-campus classes starting Monday, March 16th. Here is the release posted Friday Morning from the SCCCD: While there are currently no community transmitted cases of COVID-19 in Fresno and Madera counties, State Center Community College District…… MORE
(KMJ) – Friday morning, the Department of Defense confirmed the identity of two U.S. Army soldiers killed in a rocket attack on an military camp in Iraq on March 11th. And one of those soldiers is a 27-year old from Hanford. Here is the official statement from the DOD: The Department of Defense announced today…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A staff member at Yosemite High School is being tested after having a low-risk exposure to the coronavirus. This staff member is currently awaiting testing results to determine if they do have COVID-19 infection. The Madera County Department of Public Health is recommending that Yosemite High students stay home from school to…… MORE
