Like many other fairs in California, the Big Fresno Fair is shifting gears due to COVID-19. But, unlike those that have canceled, Fresno's fair says it will try something a little different come October: a series of drive-thru and virtual experiences. Still Aiming for Family Fun “While this year’s fair experience...
Some Still Not Satisfied After Joint City-County COVID Meeting
A Fresno assemblyman said the county isn't spending COVID funds fast enough, nor being transparent about their decisions. Elected officials from Fresno County disagreed. That dynamic was part of the largest question and answer session held locally since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with city and county leaders holding...
Fresno Unified Plans to Roll Out Its Own Internet in South Neighborhoods
Fresno Unified students who need the internet for virtual instruction this school year won't have to try to find a shady spot near a Wi-Fi-equipped school bus as they did in the waning weeks of the past school year. Listen to this article: The district is planning to pilot its...
You Won’t Be Able to Keep Your Distance From Fresno County COVID-19 Ad Campaign
Social distancing. Check. Face covering or mask. Check. Even though you might have gotten the message, Fresno County leaders don't believe it has reached enough people to contain the coronavirus. Listen to this article: A series of new ads seeks to change that. The new campaign was mentioned during a...
Tulare County DA Opposes Early Release of Inmate With 11 DUI Convictions
Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward says that 53 people convicted of felonies in the county are expected to receive early release from state prison because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And, he's not happy about it. "Governor Newsom is quick to get in front of cameras to tell Californians to...
US Consumer Confidence Tumbles in July as COVID-19 Spreads
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in July to a reading of 92.6 as coronavirus infections spread in many parts of the country. The Conference Board, a New York research organization, reported Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index fell from a June reading of 98.3. The weakness came from a...
Trump Again Pushes Unproven Drug as COVID-19 Treatment
WASHINGTON — A week after appearing to project a more serious tone about the coronavirus, President Donald Trump is back to spreading misinformation about how to combat the virus and the credibility of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert. Fauci pushed back Tuesday, saying he will keep doing...
On Any Given Day, 3% of Fresno Police Workforce Is Sidelined Due to COVID-19
Fresno police officers don't always have a choice when it comes to social distancing. On any given day, 3% of the department's employees are out due to the pandemic. Whether they have the virus themselves or have been in contact with someone that has, they are sidelined. In an instant,...
Valley Will Get $52M More to Squelch COVID-19, Governor Says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he is deploying multi-agency "strike teams" into Fresno and other Central Valley counties to help local officials get COVID-19 infections under control. Newsom made the announcement in a live briefing held at an agricultural processing plant in Stockton. He also said the state is allocating...
More Military Teams Help Valley Hospitals as COVID-19 Takes Toll on Staff
Hospital staffing amid the coronavirus pandemic is a big challenge in the Valley. In response, the Fresno County Office of Emergency Medical Services is asking the state for more help. That's on top of the military boots on the ground the Valley has already received. Another military team arrived in...