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Newsom hands expansive powers to Calif. Chief Justice to handle court caseloads
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order grants broad powers to Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to manage court procedures, including suspending certain laws.
March 29, 2020
Fresno Co.’s coronavirus spread drives focus on pre-screening, homeless
The Fresno County Department of Public Health announced Friday that there are four new cases of COVID-19 in the county, pushing the total to 31.
March 29, 2020
Coronavirus hits two state prison employees in the Valley
Coronavirus has begun to spread among employees in California's prison system, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.
March 28, 2020
Madera Co. reports Valley’s first coronavirus fatality
The man, in his sixties, died on Thursday at Madera Community Hospital. He tested positive for the disease on March 23.
March 26, 2020
Valley schools weighing options to remain closed into May
School districts across the Central Valley are considering extending their dates to reopen into May.
March 26, 2020
Brand extends Fresno’s quarantine order through April 12
From the front porch of his home, Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced Thursday that the city's shelter-in-place order will continue through Easter.
March 26, 2020
Kern Co. sees its coronavirus cases climb to 24
The Golden Empire saw a one-day jump in the number of cases of coronavirus within its borders. Meanwhile, Fresno County reported an additional viral case.
March 25, 2020
Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses
With some exceptions, the San Joaquin Valley may be ripe to repel a coronavirus-led recession, a new study from Moody's and the Brookings Institution says.
March 26, 2020
National Parks around the Valley close temporarily
Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks announced Wednesday that they will be closed until further notice.
March 25, 2020
Fresno Unified sticks with plan to halt food service during Spring Break
The decision not to change course led to an uproar from local social justice groups. However, Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson stood his ground.
March 25, 2020