FRESNO (KMJ) — Fall weather is here, which means its time to get the flu shot. Fresno County Department of Public Health warn that all it takes is for someone with the virus to sneeze or talk near you, and you could end up getting it yourself. The condition is potentially deadly, which is why…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ/CBS13) – Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was assaulted at a farm-to-fork dinner event Wednesday evening at Sacramento Charter High School, according to Sacramento police. The mayor’s office says the attacker – identified by police as 32-year-old Sean Thompson – hit Johnson with a pie and fist. Sacramento police say a scuffle ensued between Thompson, Johnson…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno Police say a man already on probation was arrested for exposing himself to a woman at Fashion FAir Mall. Officers say the victim called 911 after she said 27-year old Chad Edwards followed her in his car as she walked out of the mall. The woman states he kept slowing down or…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The State of California has seen a 122 percent increase, in the number of hate crimes against Muslims. That’s according to a newly-released analysis from Cal State San Bernardino, which says there were 40 anti-Muslim crimes committed last year, compared to 18 in 2014. Researchers blame the increase on terrorist attacks committed by…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Dress for Success non-profit helps disadvantaged women entering the work force by giving them suits and other business attire. The nearest locations were Bakersfield and Sacramento, and now Fresno. Erin Goldfarb was the co-founder who saw the need in the Valley. Goldfarb says the organization works with Marjaree Mason, The Salvation Army…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Accomplishments, challenges, recommendations, and thanks – all featured in the State of the County speech delivered in Downtown Fresno. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Buddy Mendes spoke to the crowd, made up of many of Fresno County’s big-names, to share the County’s plans and upcoming opportunities. Water was the prime focus…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The UC, CSU, and California Community Colleges systems are partnering with the Secretary of State’s Office, to bolster voter registration on every publicly funded college and university in the Golden State. The campaign is estimated to reach 2.7 million students. It includes all-campus e-mails, containing voter education and deadline notifications. Voter participation remains…… MORE
FRENSO (KMJ) — Fresno Police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. Detectives tell KMJ News that a Hispanic man in his 20’s was found badly beaten outside of an auto parts store, close to the intersection of Butler and Orange early Wednesday morning. “Significant upper body trauma, head trauma, life threatening trauma”, says Lieutenant Joe…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than $2 billion. According to AAA, that’s how much drivers wasted last year, buying premium fuel for cars that didn’t need it. Researchers say pumping premium gas, which has a higher octane, doesn’t necessarily provide any benefits. They estimate that about 70 percent of cars on the road require only regular fuel;…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Introducing babies to foods like peanuts and eggs early on, may lower their risk for developing certain allergies or autoimmune diseases down the road. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suggests that the timing of food introduction plays a role in allergy risk. In addition, giving a…… MORE
