MADERA, CA. (KMJ) — A brand-new unit is now officially open at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera. The ward is a first-of-its-kind for the Central Valley, uniquely equipped to help treat patients with epilepsy. Valley Children’s Hospital says around 13,000 kids of the 1.3 million that use its hospital have the disease. This…… MORE
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Stockton Animal Shelter Uses A.I. to Boost Adoption Rates
STOCKTON, CA (KTXL) — Artificial intelligence is now being used at the city of Stockton’s animal shelter as part of a pilot program that captures a dog’s best features and shares the photo with their potential new families. No matter how timid, restless or nervous dogs are, Stockton Animal Services supervisor Meghan Ramcyzk said this…… MORE
Calif. May Require Beverage Makers to Handle Recycling
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) – California lawmakers are considering upending the state’s struggling bottle and can recycling program by requiring beverage distributors to create a new system to take back their own containers. A Senate committee is set to consider the proposal Wednesday as part of a plan that also would add wine and liquor bottles…… MORE
Tulare Police Looking For Fatal Hit & Run Suspect
TULARE,CA (KMJ)- The Tulare Police Department is currently looking for a hit & run suspect. Thursday, January 9th around 6:45 PM, 61 year old Marcelina Escobedo from Tulare was hit by a car while walking across the street near the intersection of Inyo and D street. After hitting Escobedo, the driver fled the scene.…… MORE
Gavin’s Law Passes 7-0 in the Assembly Public Safety Committee
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Gavin’s Law, sponsored by Valley Assemblyman Jim Patterson passes Tuesday in the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Patterson’s Office said the bill will be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee the week of January 20th, then if approved it would continue to the Assembly floor. AB 582 is named in…… MORE
Fresno County Deputies Looking for Missing 15-year-old
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says family members are asking for the public’s help in finding 15-year-old Destiny Salazar. Deputies say Salazar ran away from home on January 10. She was last seen in the area of Sanger in Fresno County. Deputies say there is no information to show there is…… MORE
Investigators Searching for Truck Believed Tied to Fatal Fresno Hit-And-Run
(KMJ) – Fresno Police are now searching for this pick-up truck believed to be involved in a December 26th fatal hit-and-run in the Southeastern part of the city. Around 2:45 a.m. on the 26th, investigators say 25-year-old Jesse Lazalde of Fresno was struck and killed on Golden state, north of Church. Fresno Police say a silver…… MORE
Suspect in Blood Throwing Banned from CA Capitol
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A California woman accused of throwing menstrual blood at legislators was ordered by a judge to stay away from the state Capitol while awaiting trial. Rebecca Dalelio did not enter a plea Monday and will return to Sacramento County Superior Court next month to face charges of vandalism and assault on…… MORE
Calif. Rejects Unique Intersex Surgery Ban for Some Kids
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California have rejected a ban on medically unnecessary treatment for babies born with ambiguous or conflicting genitalia. The measure would have been the first of its kind in the country to ban surgeries on children born with intersex traits until they are at least 6. A legislative committee voted Monday not…… MORE
Target: Homelessness, Gov. Newsom Kick Off Tour with Stops incl. Central Valley
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom kicks off a week-long tour — boots on the ground — addressing the state’s homelessness crisis. He’s making stops from the Bay area to Los Angeles County and here in the Central Valley. Governor Newsom says every corner of our state has too many people living…… MORE
