A majority of Canadians support applying new tariffs on U.S. goods if the U.S. pulls out of the North American Free Trade Agreement. A new study for Canada’s CTV News Network finds Nearly 50% of Canadians said they support and 26% said they somewhat support new tariffs on American goods if the U.S. were…… MORE
Hotel California To Shut Down For Repairs
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Residents are being forced to vacate Hotel California, near Roeding Park. The hotel has been given notice by the City of Fresno to make repairs to heaters that pose an electrical hazard. The city says they’re working with the property owner to reduce the hazard. They say the owner is cooperating,…… MORE
Duke University Study Shows Negative Effects of Secondhand Smoke Before Conception
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, a woman’s exposure to secondhand smoke prior to conception, can harm her baby once she becomes pregnant. An experiment on lab rats shows that tobacco smoke can impact fetal brain development, at even the earliest of stages. The areas affected include learning, memory, and…… MORE
Study: Parents’ Obesity May Lead to Developmental Delays
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s logical to conclude that parents’ dietary and exercise habits can affect their children’s physical health. However, according to a new study, parental obesity may also be linked to developmental delays. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health, say the weight of a mother or father could affect social, problem-solving, and fine…… MORE
Fresno City Hall Welcomes Mayor Brand
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Mayoral baton has been passed. The transition from the Ashley Swearengin administration to the Lee Brand regime became official Thursday morning during a ceremony at Fresno City Hall. “To the people of Fresno,” began Ashley Swearengin, “I say it has been the honor of a lifetime to carry the vision of…… MORE
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
Outgoing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is expected to become the next president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council when he leaves office later this month. Vilsack has not confirmed the plans, but a source familiar with the intentions told Agri-Pulse Vilsack will take the place of Tom Suber, who retired at the end…… MORE
Central California Blood Center Needs Donors
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Central California Blood Center is encouraging blood donors to give immediately. Donors are in especially short supply because of the winter weather and cold/flu season. Here’s a list of Valley donation locations: Jenny Eller Donor Center – NW Fresno, 4343 Herndon Ave., Fresno, M-F 9a-6p, Sat. 9a-3p Fresno Donor Center,…… MORE
Police Catch Alleged Bike Burglar in the Act
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police announce the arrest of an alleged bike burglar – caught in the act. On Monday, officers say they saw a man riding a bike at McKinley and Fruit. They attempted to stop the man, identified as Aaron Copley, after allegedly committing a traffic infraction. Copley took off but was…… MORE
WalletHub: Fresno Among Worst in U.S. for Jobs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The official unemployment figure fluctuates throughout the year. However, according to a new WalletHub analysis, Fresno and much of the valley remain tough places to get a job. Fresno ranks 149th on the finance website’s list of 150 cities, right behind Detroit. It takes into account job opportunities, salaries, housing, and living…… MORE
Yosemite Could Close Due to Possible Floods
(KMJ) Officials at Yosemite are warning visitors that they’re expecting possible flooding over the next few days — and the National Park could possibly close. The last time Yosemite flooded was exactly 20 years ago, January 1997, which caused significant damage to the park’s roads and campgrounds. Meantime, an avalanche warning has been issued by the…… MORE
