Fresno Veterans Home Resident Tests Positive For Legionella Infection

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A resident of the Fresno Veterans Home has tested positive for legionella infection. Legionella is a bacteria that can cause a pneumonia-type illness called Legionnaires’ disease and a mild flu-like illness called Pontiac fever. The patient is being treated at the VA hospital. It’s not known yet if he was…MORE

Exeter Man Arrested After Multi-State “21st Century Cattle Rustling”

VISALIA (KMJ) — An Exeter man is now in Tulare County Jail following an investigation which crossed state lines and ended with his arrest in Texas. Justin Tyler Greer is facing charges of stealing cattle, investment fraud, and embezzlement. The case was first referred to Tulare County Sheriff’s Office in June. Detectives were told by…MORE

Wilber Plaugher “The Greatest Living Cowboy” Dead At 95

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Rodeo Hall of Fame legend and Sanger resident Wilber Plaugher has died, after living a long and colorful life. Plaugher’s longtime friend and country-western musician Jack Hannah called him “the greatest living cowboy.” Grandson Reverend Nic Pope says he was a Valley icon. “He was such a superb rodeo athlete, so he…MORE

First 2018 Snow Survey 3% Of Normal – “Too Early” For Conclusions

PHILLIPS (KMJ) — The first snowpack measurement of 2018 saw a significantly lower level recorded by state officials. Measurements at Phillips Station, south of Lake Tahoe, established that it stood at 3% of average. Following the announcement Wednesday morning, the Department of Water Resources said that the bulk of precipitation comes through atmospheric rivers, which…MORE

South Korea U.S. Trade Agreement Redo

One of California’s biggest farm export markets will talk about possible changes with its trade agreement with the United States. The U.S. and South Korea will hold formal trade talks starting Friday regarding the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, known as KORUS. Officials from Korea and the U.S. will meet in Washington, D.C. Friday to discuss…MORE

Fake Highway Signs Tout California As Sanctuary State

(KMJ) – Fake highway signs like the one pictured above are showing up around the state in an effort to criticize California’s new immigration policy.  It began January First. Transportation officials have removed two signs reading “Official Sanctuary State” placed under “Welcome to California” signs near the Nevada and Arizona borders. The paper signs go on…MORE

Fresno Received 0.04 Inches Of Rain In December – 2.3% Normal Level

FRESNO (KMJ) — Figures from the National Weather Service show Fresno received substantially less rain than it usually does in December. The final month of 2017 saw 0.04 inches recorded at Fresno Yosemite International, which is 2.3% of normal; the usual amount is 1.77 inches. You can view the provisional readings clicking here. “You got…MORE