MADERA (KMJ) — The window cleaning at Valley Children’s Hospital was a little different Monday morning. A group of superheroes joined forces to bring smiles to the young patients, while also ensuring the glass stayed clear. “We’ve seen a few other hospitals come up with the idea, and they’ve done it as well”, explains crew…… MORE
Attorney General Harris Unveiling California Cyber Crime Center
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Attorney General Kamala Harris is announcing a new cyber crime-fighting center. The State Bureau of Forensic’s Fresno crime lab on the Fresno State campus was the site of the launch of the California Cyber Crime Center, also called “C4.” It offers digital forensics and cyber security expertise to law agencies statewide.…… MORE
Trump, Clinton Get Personal in 2nd Debate
ST. LOUIS (CNN) – Donald Trump issued an unmistakable threat to Hillary Clinton Sunday night: I am willing to cross any line to make the next 30 days of your life hell. Capping the most devastating 48 hours of his presidential campaign, Trump stunned the country on Sunday by convening a press conference with women…… MORE
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
The Department of Agriculture says the American Egg Board engaged in inappropriate conduct following a USDA checkoff review. The results announced last week regarding what’s known as “mayogate” stem from an Agricultural Marketing Service review after Egg Board emails became public. Politico reports the emails appeared to show a coordinated campaign against San Francisco-based Hampton…… MORE
Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot By Fresno Police
(KMJ) – Fresno Police were called to Fresno and Belmont just after 4 PM Sunday for reports of a man standing in the street armed with a knife. Officers say the 9-1-1 caller stated the suspect pulled a knife on her husband in front of their house. The individual was described as a Hispanic male…… MORE
FBI: Calif. Police Departments Have Yet to Fully Recover from Recession-Era Cuts
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Police departments in the Golden State are employing 7 percent fewer officers, compared to the year prior to the Great Recession. According to the FBI, California cities had more than 40,000 officers in 2008, but only around 37,000 in 2015. Meanwhile, California’s population has grown in recent years, leading to a decline in…… MORE
Central Valley Project Begins Water Year at 82% of Average
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Central Valley Water Project has begun the new water year with 4.9 million acre-feet, in a half-dozen key reservoirs. According to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, that’s 82 percent of the 15-year average annual carryover. The bureau says while that’s an improvement over last year, significant challenges remain. The Golden State is officially…… MORE
Goat Sale Proceeds To Help Injured Correctional Officers
FRESNO (KMJ) — A unique means of raising money for the two injured Fresno County correctional officers – involves the sale of a goat. The animal was originally owned by Central West High School student Addison Hill. “I couldn’t be more proud of the genuine, kind-hearted child that she is”, says her mother Erin Logoluso,…… MORE
Bullard High Student Tests Positive for Tuberculosis
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Department of Public Health announced Friday that a Bullard High School student was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) disease this year. Officials say it has been determined that people who were in close contact with the student may have been exposed to tuberculosis. The Fresno County Department of Public Health says it’s…… MORE
Fresno PG&E Workers’ Trip Canceled
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The 20 Fresno PG&E workers who were supposed to head to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew have had their trip canceled. Florida Power and Light (FPL) canceled their mutual aid request – meaning that the workers were no longer needed. The storm stayed far enough from the coast to…… MORE
