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American Ingenuity Will Beat COVID-19. Here’s How We’ll Get Back to Work.

April 3, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting all of us to the test emotionally and financially. We are praying for loved ones fighting the virus and grieving for those close to our hearts who are no longer with us. And we are doing what we can to support the health wor...

A Coronavirus Property Tax Delay? Californians Shouldn’t Count on It

CalMatters

April 3, 2020

The global pandemic notwithstanding, most California owners are still on the hook to pay their property taxes next week — thus far, the state isn’t granting any reprieves. Though both federal and state lawma...

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 two patients in one room," a post on the facility...

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...

Fresno’s Doctor Shortage Just Cost the County 100 Coronavirus Emergency Hospital Beds

CalMatters

April 1, 2020

Fresno County has to give away 100 emergency field hospital beds intended to treat coronavirus patients because the Valley’s long-standing shortage of doctors means there aren’t enough medical professionals to ...

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 infections. Process to Identify and Qualify Indiv...

Coronavirus Stretches California’s Special Ed System to the Brink

CalMatters

April 1, 2020

By Elizabeth Aguilera and Ricardo Cano, CalMatters In Modesto, Claire Lazaro is working full time while caring for her kids with autism. Nearly 800,000 students in California receive special education se...

Coronavirus Shows State Push for Public Transit is Hazardous to our Health

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March 31, 2020

On March 11, 2020, the Legislative Analyst’s Office published a handout, which included a passage on the climate benefits of mass transit over private vehicles. Within days, a spreading virus made the case that...

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 have installed new sneeze guards in our checkout ...

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Central Unified Board Extends School Closings Through End of School Year

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Fresno State Summer Classes Are Online Only; CSU Summer Arts Canceled

First Fresno County COVID-19 Death Reported

How to Get Past the Coronavirus Crisis Without Losing Your Mental Health

American Ingenuity Will Beat COVID-19. Here’s How We’ll Get Back to Work.

A Coronavirus Property Tax Delay? Californians Shouldn’t Count on It

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

Bryant Memorial Set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center

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American Ingenuity Will Beat COVID-19. Here’s How We’ll Get Back to Work.

Walters: Three Big Democratic Clashes in California

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Democrats Delay Nominating Convention Amid Virus Concerns

Coronavirus Suddenly Upends Campaign Themes for Both Parties

2020 Campaigns Go Digital Amid Fears of Coronavirus Spread

American Ingenuity Will Beat COVID-19. Here’s How We’ll Get Back to Work.

A Coronavirus Property Tax Delay? Californians Shouldn’t Count on It

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.

Fresno’s Doctor Shortage Just Cost the County 100 Coronavirus Emergency Hospital Beds

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

Coronavirus Stretches California’s Special Ed System to the Brink

Coronavirus Shows State Push for Public Transit is Hazardous to our Health

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