(KMJ) – It’s a boy! Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo is thrilled to announced a naming contest for the male lion cub born on October 11, 2016. Beginning today (Friday) zoo visitors will have the chance to vote on their favorite cub name and raise funds for conservation at the same time. Carnivore keepers at the Zoo…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – President-Elect Donald Trump’s stated immigration policies has many fearful. Many in the US are here illegally whether undocumented or in transitional status, and are worried about being deported. “There’s a lot of concern right now, when it comes to the recent election but right now we don’t want people in panic,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The vast majority of students heading into community colleges in the Golden State are not prepared, and are thus placed in remedial courses. According to the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California, most of the students who enroll in those classes never manage to earn a degree or certificate, nor do they transfer…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new Spanish study finds regular pot use can inhibit communication between neurotransmitters in the brain. Scientists at the University of the Basque Country in Spain, say cannabis negatively affects the area of the brain associated with memory function. Even with the side effects, researchers say marijuana has potential therapeutic benefits. The…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State is offering counseling for those who have concerns after the results of the presidential election. Students are being offered services on a walk-in basis or at listening tables, but not everyone on campus is behind the idea. “It’s a little overblown”, says Roberto Hernandez. “Even though, yes, it’s not the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A fundraiser is taking place with money going to the Rod Lucas Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Sergeant Rod Lucas died October 31st in an accidental shooting – leaving behind his wife Jamie and their four children. Fresno Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says a group called Police and Fire: The Fallen Heroes…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Jeff Tedford will be heading back to Fresno, to lead the program he used to play for. The former Cal coach was a Bulldog quarterback in the early 80’s under coach Jim Sweeney. He also coached at Fresno State for several seasons as a quarterbacks coach and then offensive coordinator under…… MORE
Fresno, CA (KMJ) Fresno Police have identified a gang member wanted for a recent murder. Luis “Chucky” Lopez is suspected of gunning down a 22 year old woman last Sunday at her home near Thorne & San Joaquin in southwest Fresno. He’s considered armed & dangerous.… MORE
Fresno, CA (KMJ) Antonio Villaraigosa is running for Governor in 2018. The former Mayor of Los Angeles made the announcement Thursday on his newly-launched website – http://antonioforcalifornia.com/ Villaraigosa, who was in Fresno last week, says he wants to rebuild the middle class by investing in schools and repairing the state’s infrastructure.… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CalFire Fresno County was on-scene of a double-fatal accident at Central and Del Rey Wednesday afternoon. Public Information Officer Jeremiah Whittwer says two vehicles crashed into a vineyard, a full-sized SUV and a passenger vehicle. One vehicle caught fire, and two people died in the accident — one in each car.…… MORE
