Agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control have been quietly making the rounds after California's limited overnight curfew went into effect Saturday night. "ABC Agents have been out each day," the agency's public information officer, John Carr, said via email. The curfew, announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom through the California...
Military Teams Unavailable to Help with New COVID Surge, Local Health Officials Warn
In recent weeks, Fresno County has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations which has significantly impacted the health care system. At the beginning of November, 100 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized countywide. That number now stands at 268. "We're just seeing a lot more activity nationwide. And that's what...
More City Employees Test COVID Positive as Cases Surge. Restaurant Advocate Calls it Quits
"This last week, California saw an unprecedented rise in cases," Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday in an online news conference originating from his home, where he is in quarantine with his family. Newsom's three children were exposed to a California Highway Patrol member who later tested positive for COVID-19. The...
Over 100 Gather in Downtown Fresno To Call on Officials To ‘Open California Safely’
[aggregation-styles] KGPE FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) — On Saturday, more than 100 people rallied in downtown Fresno, calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom and Fresno County to “Open California Safely.” “I believe that we can do the best to protect the most vulnerable in our population, while simultaneously keep our businesses alive,”...
Costco Will Now Require Shoppers With Medical Conditions To Wear Face Shields
The message from Costco's CEO is straightforward and to the point. "Effective Nov. 16, 2020, we will require all members, guests and employees to wear a face mask or face shield at Costco locations," writes Craig Jelinek, President and CEO Costco Wholesale on the company's COVID-19 webpage. Costco has had...
Supervisor Brandau Says COVID-19 Diagnosis Is ‘Not a Stigma’ and Reveals Future Plans for His Beard
After revealing his COVID-19 diagnosis to GV Wire, Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau is offering advice to others about how to avoid the virus. Brandau says he has no idea where, when, or how he contracted the disease. He adds that he's been diligently using his mask for months. Q&A: We're...
Can Steve Brandau Use His COVID Diagnosis as Leverage to Get a Vaccine to the County Sooner?
Following Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau's positive COVID-19 test, officials announced the temporary closure of offices at the County Hall of Records and directed staff to quarantine. ”Upon learning of the positive test, we took quick and appropriate action per our safety protocols to close our offices and send staff...
First Significant Storm of the Season Arrives Saturday. Creek Fire Area in Risk Zone.
The first significant storm system of the wet season will impact Central California this weekend, according to the National Weather Service's Hanford office. The majority of the projected precipitation will fall Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Weatherwest.com says this system will *not* be a moist atmospheric river-type storm. Instead, a...
Supervisor Brandau on His COVID-19 Diagnosis and Attending Maskless Rallies
Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau spoke with GV Wire℠ Thursday night just hours after learning he had tested positive for COVID-19. As first reported by GV Wire℠, Fresno County officials said Thursday that supervisors and employees were quarantining at home after "someone" in the main administration building tested positive for the coronavirus....
VIDEO: Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau Reveals “I Have COVID-19”
Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau spoke with GV Wire℠ Thursday night just hours after learning he had tested positive for COVID-19. Fresno County supervisors and employees are now quarantining at home as a result. In a 40 minute Zoom interview, he explained how he exposed three of his colleagues, Supervisors Nathan Magsig,...