UPDATE Given the increased demand for emergency food boxes provided by the Madera County Food Bank, distribution sites have returned to the county’s original 16 pick-up locations. Last week, Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, the Oakhurst Community Center and the Wasuma Elementary School were added as distribution sites in an effort to further serve Eastern…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Madera County is reporting its first death as a result of the coronavirus. The man, in his 60’s, got COVID-19 through person-to-person contact. The Madera County Department of Public Health says the man suffered from underlying health conditions and passed away at Madera Community Hospital. He had tested positive for…… MORE
(COARSEGOLD, CA) – Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino announces it will become an official food distribution center to help Madera County residents who find themselves in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pick-up site is located at the casino’s open-air porte cochere, located at 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614. Distribution efforts begin this…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Madera County Expands 311 Service of COVID-19. Madera County has extended the 311 Customer Service Center to 7 days a week to address concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic. The 311 center provides Madera County residents one phone number to dial for assistance. Dial 311 to reach a live person…… MORE
BREAKING: Senate leaders and the White House have reached a deal on a 2 trillion dollar economic stimulus package. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) negotiated through Monday night and all day Tuesday to resolve outstanding issues. A Senate vote on the deal could occur by midday Wednesday,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA -Valley Children’s is accepting COVID19 supplies donations, including homemade masks: “As we have a clearer view of the community transmission of COVID-19 and the increasing global shortages of supplies, Valley Children’s Healthcare is now gratefully accepting donations of needed supplies,” said Tammy Suntrapack, in a Facebook post. For commercial products, donations…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is updating and clarifying information to citizens about its services. Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a statewide “stay at home” order last week to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Residents can still go to work or run essential errands during the emergency order. Local leaders continue to…… MORE
FRESNO, (KMJ) – With so many people staying at home, the grocery delivery company Instacart is looking to double the company’s current staff. Instacart wants to add about 300,000 people to its workforce. Instacart drivers are treated as independent contractors, just like ridesharing drivers. Instacart says it will now offer all of its new…… MORE
SACRAMENTO – California has awarded $100 million in emergency grant funding to California counties, Continuums of Care, and the state’s 13 largest cities to help protect the health and safety of people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 89, which was approved unanimously by the…… MORE
UPDATE: “Authorized Vac and Sew, 5233 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, California 93710, (559) 439-2560 – pattern kits can be purchased for $20 once the free material is gone – once the mask are made, drop them at Authorized Vac and Sew and we are delivering to Valley hospitals.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nkFkQXaUbQ&app=desktop FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –…… MORE
