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
Trump: White House not considering nationwide lockdown
[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
Helping Dairy Farmers Meet Coronavirus Challenges
National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern says his organization is ready to help dairy farmers meet the challenges brought on by the coronavirus. Those challenges can include impacts on both the domestic and international markets. “From possible damages to domestic and world markets, to supply chain labor disruptions on the farm,…… 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
