FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, appear to have had minimal impact on drunk driving rates. In an analysis of the 100 most populated regions, experts compared the data from before and after the services’ availability. To their surprise,…… MORE
Study: Pot Smoke More Harmful than Tobacco Smoke
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Smoking marijuana appears to harm your heart, and that of anyone around you, even more than cigarettes. According to new research from the University of California, San Francisco, lab rats had a severe decline in blood vessel function, after one minute of exposure to either pot or tobacco smoke. However, it took those…… MORE
Marijuana, Gun Bust in Squaw Valley
SQUAW VALLEY, (KMJ) – More than 1,300 marijuana plants, 18.5 lbs. of dry marijuana and 19 guns were seized by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Team, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and members of the California Army National Guard. The bust was successful after three different search warrants were executed in Squaw valley.…… MORE
West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The first case of the West Nile Virus in Fresno in 2016 has been confirmed. The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed its first case of the virus this year was diagnosed in a man, and it is attacking his nervous system. The man contracted the virus through a mosquito bite.…… MORE
Heat/Poor Air Quality Postpones Valley Events
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Due to the poor air quality and the heat, a few Valley events have been canceled or postponed. Friday night’s United Way Backpack Giveaway has been postponed because of the poor conditions outdoors. The event gives 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to kids whose families can’t afford them. Afterwards, a movie…… MORE
Fresno State Student Wins Food Expo’s “New Product” Award
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – In a bit of a surprise – especially to the winner – Fresno State student Aubrey Lim took home the Fresno Food Expo’s coveted Buyer’s Choice “New Product Award” on Thursday afternoon. Lim, who is heading into her junior year at Fresno State, thought up her beef heart jerky two years…… MORE
Anti-GMO Labeling Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures
A White House petition asking President Barack Obama to veto the GMO labeling bill reached 100,000 signatures recently, passing the threshold needed to get a formal response from the President. However, as Politico reports, the petition is almost certainly too little too late, as Obama has already said he intends to sign the bill.…… MORE
San Diego Police Officer Shot Dead, Partner Wounded
(Photo credit San Diego PD Twitter) SAN DIEGO (KMJ) – One San Diego police officer is dead, and another is injured after the two were shot during a traffic stop Thursday night. The injured officer is expected to survive after undergoing surgery, according to San Diego Police. SDPD Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman says the investigation…… MORE
Hillary Clinton Accepts Nomination
Philadelphia (CNN) As Hillary Clinton playfully batted away an avalanche of balloons Thursday night, she appeared proud, happy and reconciled to her historic moment. She had accepted the Democratic nomination with “humility, determination and boundless confidence in America’s promise,” taking her place as the first woman to lead a major presidential ticket on a night pulsating…… MORE
Fresno City Council Addressing Water Issues
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno city council held a special meeting, Thursday July 28th, to call for more transparency in reporting water quality complaints. City Councilmember Lee Brand introduced two measures to deal with ongoing water issues at homes in the Northeast part of the city. “That water, at least as I’ve seen so far, accelerated…… MORE
