Clinica Sierra Vista has removed tier requirements to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at sites in Kern and Fresno counties, opening the doors to anyone 18 or older. "We feel confident as an organization given vaccination supply from our federal partners ... to open up appointment requests to more patients," said...
Newsom Gets J&J Shot as State’s Vaccine Eligibility Expands
Governor Gavin Newsom received his “one and done” shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Thursday, the same day that people 50 and older became eligible for inoculations across California. The masked-up governor kept the mood of the on-air vaccination light, bantering as he pulled up the sleeve of his...
Tulare Says Age 50+ Can Get COVID Vaccine Now. State Follows April 1.
Tulare County expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents age 50 and over effective immediately on Thursday, ahead of new California rules that will take effect April 1. Tulare's widened eligibility is available regardless of health conditions, according to a release from the Tulare County Health & Human Service Agency. "Both...
As First Pizza Factory Express Opens in NW Fresno, Pies Are Literally Flying
It's written on every pizza box they deliver. "We toss 'em, they're awesome!' With their signature pizza dough tossing, pies are already flying out the front door. The first Pizza Factory Express opened at Herndon and Marks on Monday. The main difference between this location and their traditional locations is...
California Cheerleaders Score Win Against State Ban
SAN FRANCISCO — After a spirited campaign, cheerleaders in California won the right Friday to return to high school football fields — and cheer. Three days after the California Department of Public Health quietly banned cheerleading squads from attending sporting events, the agency reversed its decision Friday, bowing to an...
‘Tip of the Iceberg’ : More Dangerous Virus Variant Confirmed in 3 Fresno County Patients.
The so-called UK variant of the coronavirus has been confirmed in three Fresno County patients, interim health officer Dr. Rais Vohra said Friday. The B.1.1.7 variant is more contagious and may cause more severe symptoms than the original COVID-19 coronavirus strain, could infect people who have already been vaccinated for...
Galaxy Theatres’ Porterville Location Opening This Weekend. Bring a Mask
If you're tired of streaming everything and want someone to do the work for you, the Galaxy Theatres Porterville location is opening this weekend with four movies. "Our reopening date is this Friday, Mar. 19. We'll be open for weekends initially (Fridays through Sundays)," the theatre said in a message...
Changes Possible to Fresno Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers
Councilman Luis Chavez is working on a compromise for his hazard pay ordinance for grocery store workers within the city of Fresno. The legislation is set to return to the council for a final vote on April 8. Chavez' ordinance would mandate an extra $3 an hour for most grocery...
Disneyland To Reopen on April 30, Disney CEO Bob Chapek Says
[aggregation-styles] CNBC California’s two Disney theme parks will reopen on April 30, CEO Bob Chapek said on CNBC’s “Squawk Alley” Wednesday. All theme parks in California have been closed due to Covid-related restrictions for the past year. While guidelines in other states, like Florida, allowed parks to reopen with limited...
Madera Unified’s Youngest Will Be First to Be Back on Campus Starting Next Week
Madera Unified transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade students will be the first to return to campuses for in-person instruction according to the plan announced Tuesday by the district. The youngsters will be in classrooms starting the week of March 22 and will be joined by students in grades 2 and...