FRESNO ,CA (KMJ) – Another death is coming out of a nursing home in the South Valley while more than a dozen new cases were reportered by Fresno County health officials. Fresno County had 973 COVID-19 cases on April 22, 2020, 13 new cases, 384 total, only 245 cases were active, 132 people recovered, 7…… MORE
Gov. Newsom: No Date To Reopen California, Essential Surgeries Allowed Again, Testing Ramps Up
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom is allowing California hospitals to start scheduling essential surgeries again but did not outline a date to reopen the state. On March 19, Gov. Newsom ordered the emergency ‘shelter in place’ for the state – it was open ended. During the Governor’s daily update on Wednesday, Newsom…… MORE
President Trump Plans to Temporarily Suspend U.S. Immigration
(KMJ) – President Donald Trump say he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of the corona virus pandemic. The President wrote the following on his Twitter page late Monday night: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs…… MORE
State Changes Policy on California Drive-In Church Services
(KMJ) – California churches will now be allowed to offer drive-in church services during the COVID-19 outbreak. That decision was made Monday as a result of the Center for American Liberty’s lawsuit and request for a temporary restraining order. This policy change came hours after Governor Newsom and Attorney General Becerra responded to the restraining order.…… MORE
Farm Labor Help
The Department of Homeland Security, with support from USDA, announced a temporary final rule that would make changes to some H-2A Program requirements. A USDA release says the changes are designed to help U.S. agricultural employers find and maintain a steady supply of labor, protect the nation’s food supply chain, and lower the impact…… MORE
Merced CHP Canine Officer Sniffs Out Thousands in Hidden Cash
(photo courtesy: Merced CHP) (KMJ) – A California Highway Patrol Canine Officer sniffs out a major cash find during an April 14th traffic stop in Merced. Around 1 p.m., Officers pulled over a Ford F-150 pick-up for following too close. But during that stop, the officers suspected some illegal activity may be going on. So,…… MORE
Ag Aid Package Coming Soon
The Department of Agriculture may roll out a plan to provide relief to farmers this week. Reuters reports the plan may be unveiled soon, as part of the billions of dollars in funding made available to farmers and ranchers through the CARES Act. USDA sources say the initial plan will include direct payments to…… MORE
Governor Newsom Announces New Initiatives to Support California Workers Impacted by COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Newsom Announces New Initiatives to Support California Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Governor announces new initiative to expand call center hours at the Employment Development Department to better assist Californians with unemployment insurance applications EDD will also implement a one-stop shop for those applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, including the self-employed and…… MORE
Tulare County Fights Nursing Home Hot Spots, Fresno County Creating Path to COVID 19 Recovery
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tulare County is fighting outbreaks in nursing homes, and there are plans in the works for a path to recovery from Fresno County. Tulare County Public Heath Department’s infection control is investigating 11 new cases of COVID 19 at Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. At Redwood Springs Healthcare, staff and patients…… MORE
Brush With Auto Theft Suspect Leaves 4 Fresno Police Officers, K9 Under Quarantine for COVID 19
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Four Fresno police officers and a canine are now quarantined after a brush with a COVID 19 infected suspect. An 18-year-old man accused of auto theft was brought into the Fresno County Jail by police back on April 10th. He appeared to have symptoms of coronavirus. He was taken to…… MORE
