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City of Fresno in state of emergency over coronavirus outbreak
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced a state of emergency for the city, following the lead of the County of Fresno and the city's major school districts.
March 16, 2020
As Newsom asks for bars to close, local casinos shutter operations over coronavirus
Gov. Gavin Newsom called for the closure of bars, nightclubs, and pubs while pushing seniors and those with health issues to enter home isolation.
March 15, 2020
Nunes encourages dining out to help local restaurants. Local health official says it’s OK.
Should restaurants be avoided during COVID-19 outbreak? Rep. Devin Nunes says it’s OK to dine out. And, Fresno County’s top public health official agrees.
March 15, 2020
Which Valley schools are closed due to coronavirus? Here’s the full list.
Fresno Unified – the state's fourth largest school district – will announce closures of campuses in response to coronavirus, a Fresno Unified trustee said.
March 15, 2020
Fresno Unified to close campuses over coronavirus
Fresno Unified – the state's fourth largest school district – announced it will close campuses in response to coronavirus, leading a score of local school districts to follow suit
March 15, 2020
Welcome to the Four Stages of Pandemic Panic
Panic over coronavirus spread far beyond the headlines. It has crept into every conversation as a seed of doubt over daily life itself. Here's how.
March 13, 2020
With $145k in unpaid taxes, Cox votes against bill to disclose liens, garnish wages
Owing $145,000 in unpaid taxes to Uncle Sam, Rep. TJ Cox voted against a bill that would require disclosing tax liens and garnishing his wages.
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus leads to fresh round of Valley closures, cancellations
Confirmed local cases of the coronavirus disease have led key Valley institutions to cancel events or suspend in-person operations on Thursday.
March 12, 2020
In a Fresno first, Dyer captures Mayorship during primary election
Former Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer captured the ultimate prize at stake in Fresno County's March Primary: the Mayoralty of the City of Fresno.
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus fears lead to cancelled events at Fresno State
Fresno State has canceled two upcoming events, taking preventative measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.
March 11, 2020