FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The percentage of American teenagers who attempted suicide has declined, following the legalization of same-sex marriages by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suicide attempts among straight teens had been estimated to be around 6 percent, between 1999 and 2015.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Thousands are expected to take part in Saturday’s 2nd annual Support Blue 5k/10k Run in Fresno. Organizers say it’s growing from the 450 people who participated last year to some 2000 expected to take part in the event, this year. The Fresno Police Chaplaincy is organizing the run taking place on…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Former Central High football coach Justin Garza died on Monday night after a long battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Garza was the head football coach at Central from 2012-2015 – leading the Grizzlies to the Valley Championship game in 2012 and a TRAC title in 2013. He stepped down in 2015 to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California roads and highways are well overdue for repairs and upgrades, amid abandonment and greater traffic. However, according to a new report from Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Brown Administration and state lawmakers need to do more work, to determine how much money will be needed to address the problems. The governor has…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Trump presidency has received the lowest approval rating during the first month, in more than 6 decades. The latest Gallup poll shows 40 percent of Americans approved of the president’s job performance, which was 21 percent below the historical average. President Clinton previously held the low, at 51 percent during his…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Department of Water Resources Officials say work has been going well at the Orville Dam and the spillway is stable. They say with storms still coming in the the area, they are prepared. DWR Director Bill Kroyle during a noon-time update on Monday, February 20th told the media that ground crews…… MORE
(KMJ) – Clovis Police say 83 year-old Donald Hunter, last seen by neighbors a week ago, has been located. The ‘Silver Alert’ issued after that initial disappearance, has been cancelled after the man was found dead. Hunter was considered “at-risk” because of medical conditions. His car was discovered in the area of Black Rock Reservoir,…… MORE
FRESNO CA, (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s is working with members of the California Office of Emergency Services, Cal Fire, Fresno County Public Works and the Tranquillity Irrigation District to monitor a potential hazardous situation in an area northwest of the town of Tranquillity. All agencies are focused on a weakened levee that sits…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — As the Republican-led Congress and the Trump Administration vow to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Democratic California State Senator Ricardo Lara is introducing a bill, to establish a single-payer healthcare system. The measure calls for state-negotiated prices, for medical services and prescription medications. Lara is the same lawmaker who urged the withdrawal…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fuel prices in the Golden State are rising by around a penny per day, amid what’s being called unplanned refinery maintenance. Analysts say Chevron’s El Segundo and Richmond Refineries are undergoing maintenance, which is pushing up wholesale prices. According to the American Automobile Association, the state average for a gallon of gas…… MORE
