A one-stop shop for Coronavirus resources

I have updated my website to include a resource page dedicated to keeping you informed on the latest Coronavirus developments. The page, which can be found here, includes the contact information for your local health officials, updates from the CDC, guidelines from the White House Coronavirus task force, and links to resources for financial assistance, legislative updates, and travel assistance. I will continually update this page as more information becomes available.

Additionally, I want to share a story with you from The San Joaquin Valley Sun examining the legal enforceability of the City of Fresno’s recent controversial shelter in place recommendation.

Coronavirus update: The taxman delays his visit

Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department postponed the due date for making Federal income tax payments from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. Any individual who owes less than $1 million or business that owes less than $10 million can defer their Federal income tax payment until July 15, and no additional forms will be required for these delayed filings.

With this move, the Trump administration has helped American families and small businesses keep their hard-earned money as we combat the spread of Coronavirus. I encourage you to visit the IRS’ Coronavirus tax relief page for more updates as they become available.

Separately, here is an article from The San Joaquin Valley Sun discussing the need for public health officials to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding Coronavirus.

Lastly, I want to ensure you are equipped with the contact information for your local health officials. I've compiled the contact information for the Fresno County Department of Public Health and the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, as well as updates from the CDC, at my website.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Fresno’s controversial shelter in place order

Today, the Trump administration issued an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family homeowners with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages for the next 60 days. Under these guidelines, homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages facing hardship due to the Coronavirus can get immediate relief to ensure they are not evicted or foreclosed upon during this uncertain time.

Additionally, the City of Fresno issued a controversial order today recommending that Fresno’s residents voluntarily shelter in place despite opposition to the order from the City of Clovis and Fresno County. No cities in Tulare County are affected by the order. You can get more details on the order in this story from The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Rest assured that I will keep you informed as we move ahead.

Lastly, I want to ensure you are equipped with the contact information for your local health officials. I've compiled the contact information for the Fresno County Department of Public Health and the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, as well as updates from the CDC, at my website.

Coronavirus update: Financial relief for American families

I want to provide you with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s latest update on creating financial breathing room for American families during the Coronavirus pandemic.

To ensure that American families remain financially secure, President Trump is allowing the Treasury Department to “defer tax payments, without interest or penalties, for certain individuals and businesses negatively impacted.” This means that:

•  Families and small businesses can defer tax payments for 90 days.
• Penalties and interest that would otherwise apply during this nearly three-month period will be waived.
• Additionally, the Treasury Department will deploy $300 billion in targeted relief for those who need it. Taxpayers should continue to file their taxes by April 15 as normal. Many taxpayers will get refunds, providing additional funding to families that need it. However, if an eligible taxpayer owes a tax payment, they have the option to defer.

Lastly, I want to ensure you are equipped with the contact information for your local health officials. It is vital to remember that if you are experiencing symptoms of Coronavirus or have come into contact with a person with Coronavirus, please call your doctor or local public health officials before seeking medical attention.

For the Fresno County Department of Public Health’s Communicable Disease Investigation Program, please call: (559) 600-3332. To receive updates regarding Coronavirus transmission in Fresno County, click here.

For the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency’s Communicable Disease Reporting, please call: 211 or (559) 685-5720. To receive updates regarding Coronavirus transmission in Tulare County, click here.

I will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available on this rapidly evolving situation. For continued updates and recommendations on how to stay safe and healthy, visit the CDC's website.

Combating Coronavirus in the Central Valley

As local, state, and federal officials continue to develop protocols to combat the spread of Coronavirus, I want to ensure you are equipped with the contact information for your local health officials. It is vital to remember that if you are experiencing symptoms of Coronavirus or have come into contact with a person with Coronavirus, please call your doctor or local public health officials before seeking medical attention.

For the Fresno County Department of Public Health’s Communicable Disease Investigation Program, please call: (559) 600-3332. To receive updates regarding Coronavirus transmission in Fresno County, click here.

For the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency’s Communicable Disease Reporting, please call: 211 or (559) 685-5720. To receive updates regarding Coronavirus transmission in Tulare County, click here.

I will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available on this rapidly evolving situation. For continued updates and recommendations on how to stay safe and healthy, visit the CDC's website.

Straight talk on the Coronavirus

As the federal government continues to respond to the spread of Coronavirus in the United States, I wanted to share this helpful interview between Dan Bongino and Dr. Christopher Centeno of Regenexx. Dr. Centeno provides clear information on how to navigate the spread of Coronavirus and keep Americans safe. Additionally, here are the CDC’s recommendations on how to stay safe and healthy.