When Angeleno Wine Co. reopened its tasting room, co-owner Amy Luftig Viste teared up seeing old friends reunited for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic had shuttered so many businesses that it left major cities looking like ghost towns. Even with limited capacity, animated conversations flowed from the tables...
Hair Salons & Barbershops Reopen in Fresno, Major Chain Shifts Hours
Hair finally hit the indoor floor again Monday in Fresno County hair salons and barbershops. It was a sight not seen since mid-July due to the industry's COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. Phones rang, check-in apps went into overdrive, and sidewalk signs let passing drivers know that shops were open for business....
Sierra Vista Cinemas Opening Soon. It’s July 10 for Regal Edwards.
This is an update. Sierra Vista cinemas Director of Marketing Catherine DePrima emailed this update to GV Wire℠: "We were SO excited, we spoke too soon. Best laid plans. . . It looks like we may not make our July 1st opening after all. We're terribly sorry for any inconvenience our...
Fresno Regional IRS Center Will Reopen Monday
Internal Revenue Service employees at the Fresno campus will return to work on Monday, according to an internal email to workers from IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. The start date was confirmed by the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents IRS employees. "Employees in California, Indiana, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and Oregon, including...
Shaver Lake Reopens for Recreation Saturday
Southern California Edison says that Shaver Lake will reopen for recreation on Saturday. Assemblymember Jim Patterson says the marina's boat slips, bait store, horseback riding, and restrooms will all be open. The main parking lot and boat launch will open as well. In an email, Patterson said, "Look forward to seeing...
New Rules in Place When Table Mountain Casino Reopens Monday
Table Mountain Casino says it will “welcome back” guests on Monday, June 8, with many new rules to prevent COVID-19 spread. The hours of the popular casino north of Fresno will be limited to 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. to allow for a daily deep cleansing of the facilities. The...
Big and Small, Local Gyms Prepping to Reopen Doors
Fitness gyms big and small around Fresno and Clovis are preparing to reopen. Regardless of the size, the plans are similar — physical distancing and lots of sanitization. Listen to this article: "People need gyms for anxiety, stress or help to stay in shape. So it's going to be good...
Fresno County Libraries Set to Partially Reopen Monday
Fresno County Administrative Officer Jean Rousseau went over important steps Thursday the county is taking to get as much open as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Libraries Rousseau says this coming Monday, libraries will have a soft opening. No one will be allowed inside the libraries, but curbside pickup and other...
In State’s Eyes, Fresno County Isn’t Close to Reopening
Testing doesn't appear to be an issue. Nor is housing the homeless or having the hospital capacity to handle a surge in COVID-19 cases. But, if Fresno County wants to reopen, state officials say it must flatten the coronavirus curve and not have any pandemic-related deaths for 14 consecutive days....
Newsom Allows Some Retail Reopening With Limits
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued the broadest loosening of his stay-at-home order so far, allowing some retailers to reopen but not have customers in stores. The announcement was the result of improvement in battling the coronavirus and it moves California into the second phase of a methodical...