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How Are Your Lungs Doing With All The Smoke? KMJ Gets Tips From A Local Medical Expert
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – How are your lungs doing with all the smoke? KMJ gets some tips from a local medical expert. Small toxic particles from the fires burning across California are still affecting people all over the Valley. Dr. Vipul Jain is a Pulmonologist with UCSF Fresno, and says healthy people may see symptoms…… MORE
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency Over Hepatitis A Outbreak
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown issued an emergency proclamation on Friday, October 13th to increase the state’s supply of hepatitis A vaccines. There are 576 cases of hepatitis A here in California, 386 cases hospitalized, and 18 people have died. Dr. Gil Chavez, the California Department of Public Health’s Epidemiologist, says Santa Cruz, San Diego…… MORE
Competency Trial Date Set For Alleged Downtown Fresno Shooter
FRESNO (KMJ) — A date has been set for Kori Ali Muhammad’s competency trial. The proceedings are expected to establish if he is able to face the ten felony charges laid against him, or if he will be sent to a state hospital for treatment. The competency trial is scheduled for January 8th 2018, with…… MORE
Death Toll Keeps Climbing at Wine Country Fires
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — A fifth day of desperate firefighting in California wine country brought a glimmer of hope Friday as crews battling the flames reported their first progress toward containing the massive blazes, and hundreds more firefighters poured in to join the effort. The scale of the disaster also became clearer as authorities…… MORE
Calif. Couple Survives Wildfire by Hiding in Swimming Pool
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Gov. Brown Signs Bill Boosting Support for Women & Children
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation improving services and support for women, children and families. Legislation signed Thursday protects new parents from losing their jobs and health care benefits. One bill extends family leave for small business workers –12 weeks of unpaid leave for those in companies with up to 49 employees.…… MORE
FUSD Board Agrees On Free Speech – But Ashjian Gets Schooled On Policy
FRESNO (KMJ) — Members of Fresno Unified School District’s Board of Education say free speech is allowed, but remind its President that his position has a responsibility. The discussion during Wednesday evening’s meeting saw trustees again weigh in on the issue which has surrounded Brooke Ashjian for months, after comments published in the Fresno Bee…… MORE
Man Escapes Santa Rosa Fire, Drives Through Engulfed Neighborhood
[van id=”van/batchfeed/2017/10/11/storyful_736f15b0-aeab-11e7-a1ce-35544966303c”] Wildfires kill couple married for 75 years and leave 500+ missing (CNN) – Nothing could separate Charles and Sara Rippey. Not war. Not even a deadly California wildfire that engulfed their house. They spent 89 years together, including their final moments in their Napa home, son Mike Rippey told CNN affiliate KPIX. Charles…… MORE
Fresno Police October Crime View: Uptick In Shootings, Pharmacy Burglary
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police release crime trends over the past 28 days in the city of Fresno. Overall violent crime is down in Fresno year-to-date, and in the past 28 days by 8%. Domestic violence was reduced just over 9% over the last 28 days. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says in…… MORE
