WASHINGTON — A Trump health appointee who is accused of trying to muzzle an important scientific report in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic apologized Tuesday for a separate video in which he reportedly says scientists battling the virus are conspiring against President Donald Trump and warns of shooting in...
Judge To Immanuel Schools: Stop In-Person Teaching Immediately
A Fresno County Superior Court judge on Tuesday ordered Immanuel Schools of Reedley to close immediately to in-person instruction that began one month ago. County counsel Daniel Cederborg said the court granted the county's application for the preliminary injunction but that the county still has to draft the actual preliminary...
World Ag Expo Canceled for First Time Because of COVID-19
For the first time in its 52-year history, the World Ag Expo will not have an event next February in Tulare. To provide plenty of time for exhibitors, attendees, volunteers, concessionaires, contractors, and local businesses time to adjust their plans, the International Agri-Center Board of Directors decided to cancel the 2021 event...
DA Has Message for Newsom After Not Filing Charges on Restaurant Owners
Restaurant owners were quick to celebrate after Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp didn't file criminal charges against them for failing to comply with state-mandated orders during the pandemic. House of JuJu, Pismo's Coastal Grill, Culichi Town, and Luna's Pizzeria were all cited by agents from state Alcohol Beverage Control....
Daily US Virus Deaths Decline, but Trend May Reverse in Fall
The number of daily U.S. deaths from the coronavirus is declining again after peaking in early August, but scientists warn that a new bout with the disease this fall could claim more lives. The arrival of cooler weather and the likelihood of more indoor gatherings will add to the importance...
Fresno State, Other CSUs Will Continue Online Instruction in Spring
Most students at Fresno State and the other 22 California State University campuses will continue with online instruction in the spring 2021 semester, chancellor Timothy P. White announced Thursday. White made the announcement in an open letter addressed to faculty, students, and staff. The CSU announcement comes on the heels...
More California Counties See Their COVID Restrictions Eased
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom relaxed coronavirus restrictions in five more counties on Tuesday, clearing the way for restaurants, movie theaters, gyms and churches to resume indoor activities with fewer people and other modifications. The change applies to Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Amador, Orange and Placer counties. Newsom says seven...
Major COVID-19 Vaccine Study Paused After Illness
Late-stage studies of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine candidate are on temporary hold while the company investigates if a report of a patient with a serious side effect is linked to the shot. In a statement issued Tuesday evening, the company said its “standard review process triggered a pause to vaccination to...
McConnell Proposes ‘Targeted’ Virus Aid, Dems Say It’s Not Enough
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the Senate would vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats' insistence for more sweeping aid. The Kentucky Republican released the approximately $500 billion measure as senators returned...
‘We’re Not Losing That School’: Firefighters Save Big Creek Elementary from Creek Fire
Firefighters who were battling Saturday to save the Big Creek Elementary School and other structures in the tiny Sierra community told Big Creek superintendent/principal Toby Wait that fire was coming at them "from four directions." But firefighters were determined to keep Big Creek School from being devoured by the Creek...