Jim Jakobs, Author at GV Wire

Fresno Business Is Cleaning Nurse and Doctor Scrubs for Free

April 3, 2020

Sandy Castillo wants to do her part for the front-line workers helping combat the COVID-19 pandemic. "We want to help our healthcare providers so they can focus on saving lives." — Sandy Castillo, Chateau Cl...

Enlargement of administrative citation issued for alleged price gouging.

City Tells 89 Non-Essential Businesses to ‘Cease Operations’

Jim Jakobs

April 2, 2020

City Hall is serious about the anti-price gouging ordinance and shelter-in-place order put into effect in mid-March, and it shared the updated numbers Thursday morning to show what's been done so far. Fresno P...

Want to Help in COVID-19 Fight? This Is What Local Hospitals Need.

Jim Jakobs

April 2, 2020

The team at Community Medical Centers says it is overwhelmed by the outpouring of donations and support during this unique and challenging time of COVID-19. Can't Accept Homemade Food Items "Some of the items...

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Six Patients in Visalia Nursing Facility Have Virus, County Says. Two Staff Also Infected.

Jim Jakobs

April 1, 2020

The Redwood Springs Healthcare Center in Visalia reported six of its patients and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. "The healthcare staff experienced the onset of symptoms while caring for...

UC Davis Uses Antiviral Drug Remdesivir on ‘Very Grave’ COVID-19 Patient. She’s Home Now.

Jim Jakobs

April 1, 2020

UC Davis Medical Center received the first case of community transmission of COVID-19 in the U.S. on Feb. 26. Within 24 hours of admission, the female patient's respiratory status deteriorated. Because of th...

COVID-19 Fight: Red Cross Collecting Plasma to Help Patients

Jim Jakobs

April 1, 2020

Following a new initiative from the FDA, the American Red Cross is searching for eligible candidates to help with an effort to use plasma to treat patients with serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 ...

Local Gas Stations Offer to Pump Gas for You at No Extra Charge

Jim Jakobs

March 31, 2020

At least four local gas stations are offering some form of full-service options so you don't have to touch anything to avoid COVID-19. GV Wire spoke with owner Gurkarn Bains of the Fowler ARCO AM/PM at Highw...

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Fresno Print Shop Offers Free Banners to Businesses Hurt by COVID-19

Jim Jakobs

March 31, 2020

Family-owned Professional Print & Mail in downtown Fresno is making banners free of charge to local businesses in need of help getting the word out about takeout, delivery, and curbside services. "The re...

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Valley Stores Add ‘Sneeze Guards’ to Combat COVID-19 at Checkout

Jim Jakobs

March 31, 2020

There's a little more separation between you and your checker at some Fresno area grocery stores. If you shop at Save Mart, you've likely seen the new "sneeze guards" installed over the past few days. "We...

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Fighting COVID-19: UC Medical Centers Launch Clinical Trial to Assess Antiviral Drug

Jim Jakobs

March 31, 2020

Four University of California medical centers — San Diego, San Francisco, Irvine, and Davis — have begun recruiting participants for a Phase III clinical trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of treating...

Sikh Kids Could Wear Symbolic Blade at School Under Proposed District Policy

Hanford Cannabis Hub is Company’s ‘Fastest Growing” Delivery Outlet. Now Offers Jay-Z Brand.

China Pushes Conspiracy Theories on COVID Origin, Vaccines

Kerry: US Will Make up for 4 Years of Lost Action on Climate

Doing This One Thing Helps Community College Students Transfer to a 4-Year University

Water Partnerships Between Cities and Farms Would Help Prepare for a Changing Climate

California’s Bill for Fighting Trump in Court? $41 Million So Far

US Should Return to Nuclear Deal, Says Iranian Expert Parsi

Coaches Want to Restart Football in Spring, Even if Local COVID Infections are 'Substantial'

Hank Aaron, Baseball’s One-Time Home Run King, Dies at 86

Dog Spent Days Outside Turkish Hospital Waiting for Owner

No-Go for Joe Exotic: Trump Pardon List Omits ‘Tiger King’

Small Businesses Need Support Through COVID-19 Pandemic

How to Realize the Promise of California’s Youth Justice Transformation

Water Partnerships Between Cities and Farms Would Help Prepare for a Changing Climate

Walters: Will Reducing Criminal Penalties Reduce Crime?

GV Wire Unfiltered - January 12, 2021

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Despite Trump's Venting and Threats, Biden's Win Is Sealed

Valley GOP Lawmaker Valadao Votes To Impeach Trump

Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms US Capitol

Trump Says He’ll ‘Fight Like Hell’ to Hold on to Presidency

Jim Jakobs

Fresno Business Is Cleaning Nurse and Doctor Scrubs for Free

City Tells 89 Non-Essential Businesses to ‘Cease Operations’

Want to Help in COVID-19 Fight? This Is What Local Hospitals Need.

Six Patients in Visalia Nursing Facility Have Virus, County Says. Two Staff Also Infected.

UC Davis Uses Antiviral Drug Remdesivir on ‘Very Grave’ COVID-19 Patient. She’s Home Now.

COVID-19 Fight: Red Cross Collecting Plasma to Help Patients

Local Gas Stations Offer to Pump Gas for You at No Extra Charge

Fresno Print Shop Offers Free Banners to Businesses Hurt by COVID-19

Valley Stores Add ‘Sneeze Guards’ to Combat COVID-19 at Checkout

Fighting COVID-19: UC Medical Centers Launch Clinical Trial to Assess Antiviral Drug

Author Jim Jakobs