FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If half of 8- to 11-year-olds in the U.S. got 75 minutes of physical activity a week, nearly $22 billion in medical costs and lost wages would be saved over their lifetimes. That’s according to a new John Hopkins University study, which says that would also lead to fewer obese youth. In…… MORE
Fresno PD Vice Busts Brothels Posing As Massage Parlors
The Fresno PD’s Vice unit is cracking down on prostitution in the city. Five search warrants were served Tuesday morning on a group of six massage parlors at the Southeast corner of First & Dakota. Fresno Police Sergeant Curt Chastain says they were tipped off to the illicit activity. “One was an actual letter that…… MORE
Watch: Fists Fly On Board Flight to LAX
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Groups Want Checkoff Reform
Over 80 organizations recently sent letters to both the Senate and House of Representatives, calling on lawmakers to fix the government’s “failed commodity tax support programs.” Those organizations represent over 250,000 farmers, ranchers, and businesses that want recently introduced legislation passed by both chambers and signed into law. The letters say the legislation would…… MORE
California’s Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Highest Since 2001
FRESNO (KMJ) — The vaccination rate in California’s kindergarten children is at its highest point in more than 15 years. Figures from the state’s Department of Public Health shows the level of immunized students attending their first official year of school in the 2016 – 2017 year stands at 96%. That’s up from the 2015…… MORE
Police, Protesters Clash at May Day Rallies
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Trump Dumps Obama’s School Lunches-FUSD Says No Change There
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Trump Administration announces it is changing nutrition standards for school lunches. The USDA is lowering whole grain and sodium requirements for schools that have trouble getting foods that meet the standards and that kids want to eat – like allowing flavored one percent milk instead of just non-fat. Ag Secretary…… MORE
FCSO K9 ‘Kajo’ Chases Down Fleeing Suspect
(KMJ) Kajo has earned an extra treat. The Fresno County Sheriff K9 chased down a suspected car thief Monday afternoon. 42 year old Ricardo Mendoza of Fresno led deputies on a high speed chase around 12:30 pm and eventually fled on foot near E. Kings Canyon Road. But he didn’t get far. The 7 year…… MORE
WW2 Cargo Plane Making A Flying Tour Of The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — A plane which traces its history back to the World War 2 is making a tour of the Central Valley. The Douglas C-47, which was built in California in April 1943, is making its journey across our skies as part of what’s called the Flying Legends of Victory Tour. “We always like…… MORE
Final 2017 Sierra Snowpack Survey Conducted
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Water content in Sierra Nevada is at 190 percent of average for this time of year. The Calif. Department of Water Resources says electronic measurements indicate that the statewide snowpack water content is a 196 percent of average. Acting DWR Director Bill Croyle says California cities and farmers can expect good water…… MORE
