FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from a 91-year-old woman, Eva Pearson (who is now deceased). The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Alicia Pfalzgraff was Pearson’s caretaker and had her power of attorney – which she used to allegedly steal thousands of dollars. Pfalzgraff was also allowed…… MORE
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ) — A Hanford juvenile is behind bars, after posting threatening three schools on Instagram. Police say the boy created a profile for “josheytheclown,” and claimed that he and his unidentified accomplices would be armed, and hitting a trio of campuses. Investigators tracked the juvenile down Tuesday, and arrested him for making terrorist threats.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Board of Supervisors are addressing mental health issues in the Valley. Plans for the construction of a crisis residential treatment facility passed on consent at the County meeting on Tuesday. The planning director can now open up bidding for the nearly five million dollar project funded primarily with…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average graduate left college in the Golden State last year with $22,000 in student debt. According to the Institute for College Access and Success, that’s the third-lowest rate in the nation, and about $8,000 below the national average. But, college debt in California is rising at the same rate as the rest…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — People in demanding careers, with minimal control over their workflow, face a 15 percent greater chance of dying prematurely. That’s according to a newly-concluded study by Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. Overwhelmed employees are often heavier, and more susceptible to diseases. But, it’s not necessarily the stressful job that means a higher…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Life-saving acts and a dozen new promotions were all part Fresno Fire’s celebration of service inside Fresno City Hall Tuesday morning. “It’s the easy part of the job – recognizing the excellence of this department”, started Mayor Ashley Swearengin. The ceremony saw personnel celebrated for their efforts with the Medal of Bravery…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The next 10 Fresno neighborhoods to undergo revitalization are announced on Monday, making a total of 15 neighborhoods slated for care from the Restore Fresno initiative, a compilation of initiatives to improve property values, living conditions, public safety and the overall quality of life in older neighborhoods. “Hidalgo & Leavenworth together,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Hispanic teens in the U.S. are 67 percent more likely to start smoking cigarettes than whites. That’s among the findings of a new study by the National Institutes of Health, which also found that while African-American kids are less likely to pick up smoking, those who do are more likely to continue into…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The artificial sweeteners found in many soft drinks may have a significant impact on female fertility. British researchers, presenting a new study at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine congress, say the low-calorie alternatives can negatively impact chances of conception. While more data needs to be collected and analyzed, experts the study’s authors…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating a missing person out of Del Rey. The missing female is Flor Dominguez, 39 years old. Dominguez is 5’ 3”, 180lbs, dark brown hair, and dark brown eyes. Deputies say she was last seen on October 13, 2016 at 1330 hours in the 12000 block…… MORE
