FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A dozen cats were dumped in plastic tubs at a Parlier shelter. Staff members at the Cat House on the Kings Cat Sanctuary came to work before dawn to discover 14 plastic tubs with 13 cats inside dumped at outside the doors. Spokesperson Beth Caffrey says one of the bins included…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Plans to construct six school-based health centers within Fresno Unified School District, have been announced by its acting superintendent. It’s based on an initiative already in place at Gaston Middle School. “We provide health services as a normal course of action for any school,” says Acting Superintendent Bob Nelson. “Students need healthcare,…… MORE
(KMJ) – Kingsburg is a finalist in a contest to receive $500,000 to go towards revitalization efforts. The city is competing against four other cities in the for the half million dollar prize, as well as being featured in Season Two of the national show, “Small Business Revolution.” Kingsburg was one of 14,000 nominations in…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An urgent plea by the Central California Blood Center… “We need donors today, we need them tomorrow, and we need the over the next few days.” – Leslie Botos, Director of Community Relations & Development, Central California Blood Center. Leslie Botos from the Central California Blood Center says their supply has…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Chief of Fresno Police says there’s an “incredible” level of support for law enforcement within the new White House administration. Chief Jerry Dyer took part in the meeting of Major County Sheriffs and Major Cities Chiefs in Washington D.C., which also included an address from President Donald Trump. “What I gathered…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – During National Burn Awareness Week, February 5-11th, a fire truck relay in the Central Valley is bringing attention to burn survivors. Seven fire departments participated in the 3rd Annual Central Valley Relay that began in Madera on Wednesday. Fire fighters then visited Fresno, CHP, Cal Fire/Fresno County, Clovis, Sanger,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Citing environmental concerns over potentially harmful plastic bottles, Democratic California Assemblyman Mark Stone has introduced a new bill, which would alter their design. If approved, it would ban the sale of plastic bottles, unless the cap is tied to the container. Stone says bottle caps are among the most common litter found…… MORE
OROVILLE (KMJ) — The flow of water down the Oroville Dam slipway has been suspended after what was described as a “gaping hole” appeared in it. The California Department of Water Resources made that call to investigate what happened – after a maintenance worker saw water spraying up in the air Tuesday. “The most important…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If President Donald Trump succeeds in building a wall along the boarder with Mexico, and initiates a trade war, the Golden State wouldn’t be hit as badly as some others. According to a new WalletHub analysis, California would take the 11th hardest hit. The report takes into account imports, exports, and the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California says more than 412,000 new customers signed up for health insurance, during the latest enrollment period. Almost 50,000 applied in the final two days. 37 percent of enrollees are in the coveted 18-34 demographic. The exchange hopes the improved mix of young and older consumers will help regulate premiums. A…… MORE
