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...
Slow-Moving Rain Expected to Last Until Thursday
A slow-moving storm dropped more than a quarter-inch of rain Sunday on Fresno and is expected to bring more rain and Sierra snow through Thursday night. Sunday's rain brought Fresno's totals to 1.72 inches for March and 5.26 inches for the water year, which runs from July of the preceding...
Superior Court Closed Through April 3 Except for Emergency Matters
To reduce the coronavirus health risk to court users and staff, Fresno County Superior Court is closed today through April 3 except for limited emergency matters. Jurors in ongoing trials will be required to return to court when the court reopens. These jurors will be notified when and where to...
FID Will Begin Water Deliveries to Growers on May 1
Recent storms delivering rain to the Valley floor and snow to the Sierra mountains have prompted Fresno Irrigation District to begin water deliveries to growers on May 1. What's more, a big storm coming late Sunday is expected to drop 1 to 3 inches of rain on the entire state...
Coronavirus Cases Rise to 7 in Tulare County, 1 More in Fresno, Madera
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Tulare County rose to seven on Thursday, while Fresno County reported its third confirmed COVID-19 case. Tulare County's latest cases include a person between the ages of 18 and 24 with an unknown source of contact with the coronavirus. The other is an...
These Local Doctors Have Answers to Your Urgent Coronavirus Questions
GV Wire invited two Fresno-area doctors with expertise in the control of infectious disease to answer urgent questions about the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Dr. Almira Opardija is a physician with UCSF Medical Center in Fresno. She is also an assistant clinical professor specializing in infectious disease....
Fresno County Wants Just 7 Courtrooms Open Amid COVID-19
Fresno County Superior Court is seeking approval to substantially cut operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the court said in a news release Tuesday night. If the emergency request is granted by state Chief Supreme Court Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, there would be a maximum of seven courtrooms used among the county's...
Canadian Group Buys Hanford Sentinel Newspaper
The Hanford Sentinel was among several California newspapers sold by Lee Enterprises to a Canadian publishing group that owns the Bakersfield Californian. Lee announced on March 13 the sale of its newspapers and digital media platforms in Santa Maria, Lompoc and Hanford, to Santa Maria News Media, Inc. Lee purchased...
Monday's Drenching, Coming Storm Brighten Valley Water Outlook
Nearly an inch of rain fell Monday in Fresno and the Sierra received several feet of snow over two days, brightening the summer water outlook. In addition, the National Weather Service forecast calls for up to a half-inch of Fresno rain over three days beginning Sunday. Fresh snow in Shaver...
Fresno Diocese Catholic Masses Canceled Through March 29
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno said late Friday afternoon that all daily and Sunday masses will be suspended starting Monday through Sunday, March 29, because of the coronavirus. In addition, the diocese is closing all of its schools during the same time frame. The suspension of activities extends to...