A significant storm is on course to hit the San Joaquin Valley on Sunday, and the National Weather Service in Hanford predicts widespread rain through Monday. The storm, which could hit northern California as early as Saturday, is also expected to deliver as much as two feet of snow in...
Here’s a List of Restaurants That Offer Delivery in Fresno and Clovis
The online review site Yelp put together a list of local eateries that remain open and are offering meal delivery. Some offer delivery directly, at no additional charge under certain conditions. GrubHub and DoorDash deliveries are ordered through its mobile and online app and come with a fee. More information regarding...
Coronavirus Shows State Push for Public Transit is Hazardous to our Health
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 our cars are a more hygienic means of travel than public transportation, where humanity is crammed...
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Comes to Merced
Merced County will activate mobile COVID-19 testing sites for those showing symptoms of the disease, according to a news release from the county's health department. Testing will be done in two locations each week — one on the west side of the county and one on the east side. Specific...
Two Convicted Valley Killers Granted Clemency by Newsom
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned five people who already served their time and commuted the sentences of 21 state prison inmates, including more than a dozen convicted of murder or related crimes. The victims were children in two of the cases and a pregnant woman in...
First Kern County Coronavirus Death, Virus Spreads in Fresno County
Kern County has suffered its first coronavirus death. “We offer our deepest condolences to the family and are saddened by this,” said Matt Constantine, director of Kern County Public Health Services, in a news release Friday. “This is a tragic reminder of how serious COVID-19 can be and we encourage...
Valley Doctors Take to Facebook Live to Answer Your Coronavirus Questions
Three Central Valley physicians are inviting the public to join them Friday morning for a live video discussion focused on the coronavirus pandemic. The free and interactive program will be available on the GV Wire Facebook page starting at 11 a.m. Panel Includes Immunity and Emergency Medicine Specialists They discussion...
Deputies Arrest Three in San Joaquin River Gorge Burglaries
Fresno County Sheriff's deputies have arrested three Sierra foothill residents for burglary and other crimes in the San Joaquin River Gorge Recreation Area during November through March 14. According to the sheriff's office, detectives worked with Bureau of Land Management employees to crack the case. Arrested this week: Braxton Stark,...
Impressive March Rains Continue, but Is Drought Ahead?
Don't put away your rubber boots and umbrellas yet. Although today's occasional showers in the Fresno area will give way to dry skies on Friday, the National Weather Service in Hanford has revised its forecast to include a chance of showers Saturday afternoon and Sunday. NWS-Hanford predicts temperatures will be...
Latest Rain and Snow Help Parched Valley Water Prospects
More than eighth-tenths of an inch of rain has fallen in Fresno since Friday. And, while not a "March Miracle," this latest storm has pushed the monthly total to 2 inches — with the promise of more Thursday. Here are a few updated numbers for precipitation fanatics courtesy of the...