Yearly Archives: 2017

Heat Prompts High Water Danger In Yosemite National Park

Heat Prompts High Water Danger In Yosemite National Park

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — The rising temperatures enveloping the Central Valley this week, are bringing a new danger to Yosemite National Park. Waterfalls are full and currents are flowing fiercely, as snow starts to melt. “All records indicate that this is the…near largest snow-pack on record,” reveals the park’s Scott Gediman. “So that of course combined…MORE

Crop Insurance Industry Fears Budget Cuts

  President Donald Trump’s budget is expected to be released on Tuesday and it’s still not known if or how much the president is expected to cut from farm subsidies and other programs that serve rural areas. Early press reports indicate that farm subsidies will be part of $1.7 trillion in proposed cuts to mandatory…MORE

Calif. Ends Major Audit of Nursing Credentials

Calif. Ends Major Audit of Nursing Credentials

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is ending a major audit of credentials, that were requested from more than 52,000 nurses and mental health workers. The board is said to have only looked over 15 percent of the records it collected, saying continuing with the audit would be overwhelming.…MORE

Paint Party to Help Children’s Literature & Mural

Paint Party to Help Children’s Literature & Mural

[PHOTO: Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A paint party is taking place Wednesday May 24th to support children’s literature and a community mural. The idea behind the Canvas and Cordials Paint Party is to create art…and money. “It’s a new experience, they’re kinda popping up all over…MORE

May 22nd Declared Harvey Milk Day – Governor Jerry Brown

May 22nd Declared Harvey Milk Day – Governor Jerry Brown

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A pioneering gay politician is recognized by California’s governor. Governor Jerry Brown issued a proclamation in Sacramento on Monday, declaring May 22nd as “Harvey Milk Day” here in the state of California. A New York native, Harvey Milk became a pioneering gay politician, representing San Francisco’s Castro District, as one of…MORE

“Heartbreaking” Death Of High School Senior Weeks Away From Graduation

“Heartbreaking” Death Of High School Senior Weeks Away From Graduation

FRESNO (KMJ) — The death of an 18 year old in the San Joaquin River is prompting an outpouring of grief from all over Fresno. Neng Thao was named by Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office as the man pulled from the water Saturday afternoon, close to Palm and Nees. It has been confirmed that he was…MORE