SACRAMENTO — Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced an agreement on a shared vision for reopening their economies and controlling COVID-19 into the future. Joint statement from the Governors: COVID-19 has preyed upon our interconnectedness. In the coming weeks, the West Coast will flip…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – In his daily update on Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he has launched new resources for Californians to regulate stress while abiding by the state’s ‘shelter at home’ order. Gov. Newsom acknowledges the mental and physical effects of sheltering at home and he said the state has created help by phone…… MORE
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, 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
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, 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
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
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Issues Statement on 2019-20 School Year Amid Current School Safety Concerns SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond released a statement Tuesday regarding the 2019-20 school year. “Due to the current safety concerns and needs for ongoing social distancing, it currently appears that our students will not be able to return to…… MORE
Governor Newsom Launches Campaign to Protect Health and Well-Being of Older Californians During COVID-19 Pandemic To combat social isolation, ‘Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.’ campaign urges all Californians to check in on vulnerable neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock In coordination with non-profit local 2-1-1 systems, California also launches hotline to…… MORE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Providing Relief to California Small Businesses Order provides 90-day extension in state and local taxes, including sales tax Order extends licensing deadlines and requirements for a number of industries SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will provide tax, regulatory and licensing…… MORE
