(KMJ) – Merced’s City Manager officially names Thomas Cavallero as the city’s new chief of Police Chief. Cavallero had served as the interim police chief since February 2020 following the December retirement of Chief Chris Goodwin. City Manager Stephanie Dietz says, “Chief Cavallero has consistently demonstrated his skills and abilities in the Department and the…… MORE
The Governor And His Family Now Under Virus Quarantine
(KMJ ) – Governor Gavin Newsom and his family are quarantining after three of his children were exposed to someone who tested positive for the corona virus. A spokesperson for the Governor’s office says Newsom, his wife Jennifer, and their children all tested negative for the virus on Sunday. Newsom was notified Friday evening that a…… MORE
Fresno County’s DA Will Not File Curfew Violation Charges
(KMJ) – Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp issues a response to any potential punishment for those violating the COVID-19 curfew for counties currently in the state’s Purple tier. The curfew, which began Saturday night, remains in effect from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m through December 21st. Here is the full statement from DA Smittcamp:…… MORE
Rep. McCarthy: Voters Have Rejected Pelosi’s ‘Socialist’ Agenda
Voters soundly rejected the leadership of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Nov. 3, and brought the House of Representatives closer to a GOP majority than it has been since WWII, Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Sunday. In an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” McCarthy blasted Pelosi for wanting “to put that…… MORE
Valadao Likely to Defeat Cox, Return to Congress
Although the returns are not yet finalized in California’s 21st District, (Fresno, Kern counties) signs are strong that former Republican Rep. Dave Valadao has won a rematch of his 2018 contest with Democratic Rep. T.J. Cox. As of Friday, Valadao held a lead of roughly 1,700 votes over Cox — down from the 2,000 vote lead…… MORE
One of Calif. Gov. Newsom’s Children Under Quarantine
One of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s children has been quarantined for 14 days after a classmate at the private school he attends in Sacramento tested positive for COVID-19, the governor’s office has confirmed. The school and child have not been identified for privacy reasons, reports Politico. Newsom communications director Nathan Click confirmed the quarantine. “The family…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Issues New Stay at Home Order -Curfew
SACRAMENTO – In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple…… MORE
Proposal Would Require Calif. Companies Provide Free COVID-19 Tests
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If the Coronavirus Is Airborne, Why Do We Disinfect Surfaces?
Scientists now say the COVID-19 virus is primarily transmitted by respiratory droplets, and is especially contagious indoors where ventilation is poor, and the pathogen can linger in the air. That raises questions about whether all the scrubbing, spraying, and cleaning of surfaces we have been doing all these months has been an exercise in futility.…… MORE
CDC: Don’t Travel for Thanksgiving
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it recommends Americans do not travel during the Thanksgiving holiday next week to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as cases of the virus spike around the country. The travel recommendation is a “strong recommendation,” not a requirement, CDC official Henry Walke said on a call with…… MORE
