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Dinuba pastor, wife share that they have tested positive for COVID-19
MVT Staff Report
Living Word Fellowship Pastor Mark Wallace and his wife, Tammy, have shared via Facebook that they have tested positive for the corona- virus and continue to be quar-
antined for the next 14 days. The Wallace’s shared they had been sick and were in- structed to test for the virus. They said that to the best of their knowledge LWF staff is
good.
The Facebook post went
on to say, "We love all of you and appreciate your prayers and support."
LWF as well as other local churches will not be able to hold in-person Good Friday and Easter services this week due to the coronavirus and
social distancing concerns. Congregations are left modi- fying services via Facebook Live or other online methods.
As of midday Tuesday, April 7, a total of 157 positive cases of COVID-19 were re- ported in Tulare County. Near-
ly a third, 50, involved per- sons ages 65 and older. There was person-to-person or direct conbtact in 102 cases.
The death toll in the coun- ty rose to six, and eight peo- ple had recovered from the virus as of April 7.
Sanger council updated on pandemic measures
Two K-9s
purchased for
Sanger PD
By Rick Curiel
Mid Valley Times
When the Sanger City Council last met on March 19 there were only three con- firmed cases of COVID-19 in Fresno County. The day prior to their April 2 meeting there were 94 cases confirmed, and as of Tuesday, April 7, there were 146 cases.
“This is a rapidly changing situation,” said Sanger’s City Manager Tim Chapa at last Thursday’s meeting.
In a meeting that was closed to the general public, but available via video and teleconference, due to the current pandemic, Chapa re- minded the council and those listening that the current ef- forts being done in Sanger and throughout the state and nation are being done to flat- ten the curve.
“If we don’t take proper precautions by sheltering in place, then the CDC is say- ing that the curve will reach a tipping point that the state and cities just can’t handle,” Chapa said.
He also noted that the peak of the curve, nationwide, is not expected until the end of April, with California about two weeks behind – putting it somewhere in the middle of May.
“We wanted to make sure that the city of Sanger was complying with the state mandate and that we are en- forcing it,” said Chapa, add- ing that those not complying could be subject to a misde- meanor.
In addition to bars, parks and City Hall being closed, Chapa said essential busi- nesses that remain open were to begin a work place screen- ing process for all employees.
He reminded all citizens to
also check in with neighbors and those who are most vul- nerable.
Some of those citizens have been served by Sanger’s CERT team, who over the past few weeks has been as- sisting 38 elderly members of the community.
“It’s heartening to see our community step up and help our most vulnerable citizens,” shared Chapa.
Another topic he ad- dressed was the concern
from citizens regarding price gouging, noting that the city does not address possible vio- lations. Those are handled by the Fresno County District Attorney’s office.
“But I can say that some of the vendors have had to raise their prices due to ship- ping and you are seeing that reflected in some of the pric- es,” he said.
In other council news, members approved a pur- chase of two canines for the
Sanger Police Department. At a cost of nearly $40,000, which is paid out of Measure S funds, the purchase will cover the cost of the two new police K-9 officers along with specialized equipment and supplies.
The purchase was ap- proved by a 4-1 vote, with council member Eli Ontive- ros voting against it.
Ontiveros noted that tax revenue that goes into Mea- sure S funds will soon be depleted due to some busi- nesses being closed during the pandemic.
“We’re heading into a glob- al recession,” said Ontiveros. “I think we need to put a hold on all (Measure S) spending until this crisis is over... We may need to ask ourselves if we want new dogs or we want our officers.”
It was also announced at Thursday’s meeting that two new committee members were recently added to the Measure S Citizen’s Oversight Commit- tee. Mayor Frank Gonzalez said that he and council mem- ber Humberto Garza both in- terviewed candidates recently for the two openings.
Added to the committee are Mayra Campa and Gina Mendoza.
“These two ladies showed a lot of poise and grace and they make excellent choices,” Gonzalez shared.
“I consider them to be outstanding citizens,” Garza added.
REEDLEY Continued from page A3
dents occurred.
Saturday, April 4
• Vehicle fire, 900 block of F Street, 2:26 a.m.
Sunday, April 5
• Theft report, 400 block of East Cypress Avenue, 4:02 a.m. If you have a Ring device, police request that you review the footage and forward through the
Neighborhood Ring app.
• Non-injury traffic collision, Manning Ave- nue and Haney Avenue, 5:45 p.m.
(Unless otherwise noted, the Reedley Police Department handled the calls. The department reminds the public to practice social distancing, wash your hands regularly, and if you feel sick, stay home!)
DINUBA Continued from page A3
• A non-injury traffic accident was reported in the area of Gold- en and College Avenue at 4:59 p.m.
Sunday, April 5
• Possible DUI was reported in the 1100 block of Alexandra Drive at 12:47 a.m.
• An unwanted person was report- ed in the 1200 Block of North Alta Avenue at 11:47 a.m.
• Theft was reported in the 700
block of West El Monte Way at 4:17 p.m.
• Shots fired was reported in the 800 block of Bellis Avenue at 8:41 p.m.
• Loud music was reported in the 700 block of Lillie Avenue at 10:01 p.m.
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SANGER Continued from page A3
• A deceased person was reported in the 500 block of I Street.
• A male subject was ar- rested in the 700 block of Academy Avenue for violating a domestic vio- lence restraining order. • A physical altercation between neighbors was
reported in the 500 block of J Street.
• A single vehicle traf- fic collision involving a vehicle versus a fire hydrate was reported in the 300 block of Acad- emy Avenue.
• A domestic distur- bance between a boy- friend and girlfriend was reported in the 1200 block of Millwood Drive.
Sunday, April 5
There were 62 calls for service and 6 traffic citations were issued.
• A dog bite was report- ed in the 2200 block of Webster Avenue. The victim was treated on the scene by Sanger EMS. The dog was con- tained and quarantined at the owner’s home.
• A driver of a vehicle
was arrested after be- ing found with narcotics and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop in the area of Tucker and Eastwood avenues.
• Four subjects were ar- rested for shoplifting in the 2700 block of Jensen Avenue.
• A verbal disturbance was reported in the 700 block of L Street.
• A subject was arrested for petty theft in the 2700 block of Jensen Avenue. • A male subject was sent for a health hold after mak- ing suicidal statements.
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