Jason Garcia recovered from COVID-19 and wanted to help others. He found a way to do so by donating his plasma to three other patients. Garcia, 36, made a full recovery from a positive COVID-19 diagnosis in March. Garcia is an aerospace engineer, married, with an 11-month old at home in...
Dyer: Do Your Part and We Will Survive COVID-19
Jerry Dyer takes office as Fresno’s next mayor in nine months. Anticipating his Jan. 5, 2021 inauguration, Dyer is participating in city budget meetings with Mayor Lee Brand's team. He is fully aware of the type of challenging economy he will inherit. Dyer is helping the nonprofit community during the...
Gov. Newsom Loans 500 Ventilators to National Stockpile
Five hundred ventilators from California are on the way to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory. Gov. Gavin Newsom's office made the announcement Monday morning. Newsom: California Is Stepping Up “California is stepping up to help our fellow Americans in New York and across the country who are being impacted the hardest...
Are You in Good Hands? Car Insurers Sending Rebates for Reduced Driving During Outbreak
Allstate insurance said on Monday it will be sending money back to its customers in April and May in response to reduced vehicle travel due to the coronavirus outbreak. The company says its "Shelter in Place Payback" plan will return about $600 million in premium rebates over the next two...
Granville Homes to Donate $5K for Every House Sold to COVID-19 Fight
Recognizing the impact of COVID-19 on the community, Darius Assemi announced Monday morning that Granville Homes is donating $5,000 for every sold home that closes escrow through May 31. The donation, which is expected to total $100,000, will support healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic and...
As Fresno COVID-19 Cases Rise, Rapid Virus Testing Coming to California
Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Saturday that he's struck an agreement to ramp up rapid COVID-19 testing around the state. The news comes one day after Fresno County reported its first death from the disease, and the number of confirmed cases in the county climbed to 103. Tulare County reported...
American Ingenuity Will Beat COVID-19. Here’s How We’ll Get Back to Work.
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting all of us to the test emotionally and financially. We are praying for loved ones fighting the virus and grieving for those close to our hearts who are no longer with us. And we are doing what we can to support the health workers and...
Central Unified Board Extends School Closings Through End of School Year
Central Unified School District has joined with most other Valley school districts in extending school closures through the end of the school year in June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Central Unified board voted at a special board Thursday evening to extend the closures, which began March 16. The...
Going to Target, Walmart or a Fresno Park? You Need to Know These Changes.
A new reality is coming to stores and parks this weekend. Fresno County parks will not be open. Target and Walmart are placing more physical limits on you than ever before. COVID-19 continues to intrude on almost every facet of life. [covid-19-tracker] Fresno County Parks Closing. City Closes Dog Parks....
Fresno State Summer Classes Are Online Only; CSU Summer Arts Canceled
Fresno State students can enroll in more than 200 online-only classes for the May-June intercession or summer session, but they'll need to register and pay student fees before the class begins. Classes will be online only because of the COVID-19 pandemic and potential health risks of holding in-person classes. Daniel...