FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – Do you have ideas for transportation improvements? The Fresno Council of Governments is inviting you to take their survey through July 9th. The COG wants to know what transportation projects you would like to see in your community… whether it’s road or street improvements, lighting, speed bumps, bikeways or transit…… MORE
CA Tobacco Tax Set to Increase
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Beginning this Saturday, the California tobacco tax on products other than cigarettes will more than double. It’ll increase from 27 cents to 65 cents, on items including cigars, chewing tobacco, and electronic cigarettes. Last November voters approved Prop. 56, which treats vaping devices like their traditional counterparts. Other devices affected include pipes…… MORE
Study: Heartburn Drugs May Not Increase Risk of Dementia
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Proton pump inhibitor drugs, such as Prevacid and Nexium, do not appear to increase the risk of dementia. A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society contradicts previous findings. However, while the drugs may not cause dementia, they have been linked to heart disease, diabetes, depression, high blood…… MORE
“Sexually Violent Predator” Will Be Released – With Security In Tow
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man described as a “sexually violent predator” is now weeks away from being released into Fresno County. But Jeffrey Snyder will officially be out on a transient basis. The decision was made in Fresno County Superior Court Thursday morning, after efforts by Liberty Healthcare to relocate him to a permanent location…… MORE
4th Of July Firework Concern Means No Holiday For Valley Fire Crews
FRESNO (KMJ) — The drive to promote firework safety in the Central Valley is in its final few days, as Independence Day is almost upon us. Statistics from the City of Fresno show 67 outside fires on July 4th 2016 (which include grass fires, trash fires, vehicle fires, and structure fires). A usual daily average…… MORE
Trump Blasts MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ on Twitter
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USDA Seeking Public Input on GMO Labeling
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service posted 30 questions for the public this week regarding labeling food items containing genetically modified ingredients. The feedback, according to Politico, will help the agency develop a proposed rule governing how food manufacturers disclose when products contain genetically engineered ingredients. Questions include: What terms should be interchangeable with “bioengineering”; whether…… MORE
Fresno’s 9-1-1 System Gets $2 Million Dollar Remodel
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department’s 9-1-1 Center has been completely remodeled in a $2 million project. It’s all state of the art technology by AT&T, and paid for by California’s 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Fund. “We want people at home to know when they call 9-1-1, we will answer that call in a…… MORE
Report: Valley Wages Lagging Behind National Average
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The majority of employees in the Central Valley are earning wages below the national average. That’s according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report, which shows valley metropolitan areas are noticeably behind the country’s average of $23.86 an hour. Here in Fresno, average hourly wages are around 9 percent lower, at…… MORE
Study: More Pets Becoming Obese
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new Banfield Pet Hospital study, Americans aren’t the only ones with a weight problem. Their pets are also struggling with obesity. More than one-third of dogs and cats are overweight, which is up over the past decade by 158 percent and 169 percent, respectively. Vets say the owners of…… MORE
