Newsom pumps breaks on early release of violent inmates over coronavirus
Despite a growing push from advocates, California Gov. Gavin Newsom shot down the idea of releasing violent prison inmates in response to coronavirus.
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Lee Brand on coronavirus response: “We’ve never been more united.”
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand issues a statement to Fresnans on the City’s current coronavirus response and shelter-in-place order.
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Fresno, Tulare Co. report additional coronavirus cases
Tulare County public health officials announced four new cases of coronavirus Monday, bringing the total for the county to 16.
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Fresno Co. Superior Court shuts doors due to coronavirus
The Fresno County Superior Court is changing direction in wake of the coronavirus epidemic.
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PG&E strikes deal with Newsom, pleads in Camp Fire case
PG&E will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the 2018 Camp Fire, the utility said on Monday.
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Feds give Valley businesses mulling coronavirus layoffs a reason to reconsider
Valley small businesses eyeing a temporary layoff of workers during California’s statewide quarantine may have a cheaper, alternative route.
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A coronavirus delay on property taxes is unlikely, here’s why.
Californians are mandated by law to pay property taxes by April 10. Here’s who would win and lose if payments were delayed.
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Hundreds of coronavirus tests conducted, Fresno Co. health officials urge calm, spacing
Fresno County Public Health officials announced the county processed between 200 and 300 laboratory tests for coronavirus, with only six confirmed cases.
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Fresno’s Police Chief scolds city leaders over coronavirus response
Police Chief Andy Hall did not mince words about a proposal to use police power to enforce a shelter-in-place order or the furloughing of City workers.
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Newsom ups coronavirus response, orders all Californians shelter-in-place
Following through on warnings issued days earlier, California’s governor signed ordered all Californians shelter-in-place, effective Thursday night.