FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police announce suspects are wanted in two murder cases as the city sees an increase in violence. Fresno Police report in first two months of 2017, there have been 15 killings, compared to eight at this time last year. On Wednesday March 8th, Police Chief Jerry Dyer announced three men wanted…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Police in California are seeking charges against more than 100 people from violence that erupted during a rally by self-described white nationalists outside the state Capitol last year. The California Highway Patrol said Wednesday that it’s turned its eight-month investigation over to the Sacramento County district attorney’s office. Spokeswoman Shelly Orio…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Some California lawmakers want to repeal laws passed at the height of the AIDS epidemic that they say unfairly punish HIV-positive people based on outdated science. Several gay lawmakers are promoting a bill that would make it a misdemeanor instead of a felony to intentionally expose someone to HIV. The change…… MORE
The National Milk Producers Federation has released recommended changes to the Margin Protection Program in the next farm bill. Federation leaders say the proposed changes will ensure an effective safety net for the nation’s dairy farmers. The recommendations range from changing the way dairy feed costs are calculated, to providing farmers greater flexibility in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Uber has received permission from the California DMV to operate two SUVs on public roads, along with approval for 48 backup drivers. The permits resolve a months-long conflict, which began when Bber started testing self-driving cars in the Bay Area, without the blessing of state regulators. The DMV ordered Uber to cease…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new study from Yale University and Hartford’s Institute for Living, finds that college students who moderately or heavily smoke marijuana and drink alcohol, tend to get lower grades. It involved 1,100 college freshman, over 4 semesters. Those who got high, but seldom drank, were most likely to skip class. The study’s…… MORE
CLOVIS (KMJ) — Health officials in the Central Valley say tobacco and alcohol advertisements are responsible for the poor lifestyles in local children. It comes after a statewide survey which shows that flavored tobacco products are easier to find than fruits and vegetables in Fresno County stores. “The flavored tobacco products, the alcohol beverage signs…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A school in Downtown Fresno is dreaming of a new library, and wants you to click for them. Kepler Neighborhood School is one of four California schools competing for grant money from MyScholarDollars.com. Sarah Addison is the English Language Arts Coordinator at Kepler, and says if they win their dream is a…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The fast food chain that began in the midwest (Illinois in 1934) is known for its premium steak burgers and milkshakes. A new Fresno location opened this week on Kings Canyon, down the street from Sunnyside High School. It’s the only Steak n’ Shake between San Jose and southern California. As…… MORE
VISALIA (KMJ) — Visalia’s annual fireworks show is being used to give a local group a time to shine. “The City Council is seeking a local community organization, or a non-profit, to host the fireworks show this 4th of July,” explains the city’s Allison Mackey. “The City Council’s providing financial assistance, and the location as…… MORE
