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Newsom set to effectively end Calif. mask mandate June 15
California's June 15 reopening date has an added benefit: the conclusion of nearly all mask mandates on Californians, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Fresno restaurateur ends mask requirement: ‘We’re not going to be the police anymore’
One of Fresno's most popular restaurant groups made the switch from mandatory to optional mask wearing for patrons and staff, citing vastly improved conditions.
How much coronavirus relief is heading to the Valley?
The first batch of relief from President Biden's American Rescue Plan is available for withdrawal. What's headed to the San Joaquin Valley?
David Pomaville, Fresno health director, reflects on navigating once-in-century pandemic, retirement
After a year unlike any other, David Pomaville, Fresno County's Director of Public Health has retired, leaving the county at a time in which the COVID-19 case numbers are declining and vaccine distribution is well in-stride.
Cheers for tiers! SLO County advances into Orange Tier
The move enables SLO County's wineries and distilleries to reopen their indoor tasting rooms.
CSU, UC to require students and staff to receive COVID-19 vaccine
All faculty, staff and students throughout California’s public universities who will be on campus in the fall will be required to have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fresno, Kings counties enter Orange Tier of reopening
Two San Joaquin Valley counties are entering their lowest tiers of coronavirus reopening since the development of Gov. Gavin Newsom's tiered reopening scheme.
Drops in demand for vaccine in Fresno Co. leads to large reallocation of doses
The lack of demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in Fresno County has resulted in a reallocation of doses to other parts of California.
“Data dump” error held Merced Co. behind in Calif.’s reopening
A trove of testing data held by a laboratory is being blamed for Merced County's lengthy delay in advancing in Gov. Gavin Newsom's tiered reopening scheme.
Kern Co. moving into Orange Tier of reopening
Kern County will move into the Orange Tier on Wednesday, expanding capacity limits for various business sectors to operate.
