FRESNO (KMJ) — A hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail who suddenly fell ill while out in the wilderness, owes the speed of her recovery to a joint CHP and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office team. Tara Steele from Santa Rosa felt what she believed to be signs similar to that of a stroke, and activated…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The General Services Administration -the agency that oversees thousands of federal buildings nationwide – is issuing a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Thursday –that employees and visitors must be allowed to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. That’s over 9000 buildings in more than 2000 cities that are…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Legislation addressing the thousands of homeowners and tenants impacted by the severe shortage of water unanimously clearing the California State Senate. The measure’s co-author, Hanford Republican Andy Vidak, says it would “authorize the State Water Resources Control Board to use funding appropriated from the Budget Act, to provide low-interest loans and grant programs…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State has been given more than $20 million in donations between 2015 and 2016. It’s an increase of almost a fifth from the previous year. “An important snapshot of our success is our fund raising among donors who ‘get’ where it is that we want to go…and why we want to…… MORE
(KMJ) David Carr has called a financial audible and sold his Bakersfield mansion for $2.1 million, well under the original asking price of $2.8 million. The LA Times first reported the sale. The former Fresno State superstar and #1 overall NFL draft pick has had the massive house on the market for the past two…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Detectives from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire investigators are both searching for a man suspected of arson and elder abuse. Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says on Sunday, 58 year-old Tom Rouse set his home on fire in the 17,000 Block of Parkcliffe lane. On Monday, he tried to burn down…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new UCLA study, Latinos age at a slower pace than other ethic groups. Despite seeing higher rates of diabetes, Latinos in the U.S. live an average of 3 years longer than Caucasians, with a life expectancy of 82 years. Researchers add that the blood and brain tissue of men appear…… MORE
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The drought is not over, but state officials will not force most California water districts to reduce water use this year. The Sacramento Bee reports that about 85 percent of the state’s water districts told the water board Tuesday that they believe they have adequate supplies to handle continued drought and…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested a Friant man wanted for arson and elder abuse. Detectives say 58-year old Tom Rouse (pictured above) set his home on the 17000 block of Parkcliffe Lane in Friant on fire on Sunday, August 14th. On Monday, Rouse attempted set fire to his mother’s home, which is located nearby…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Mendota Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the robbery suspects. On August 15th, just past 8:00a.m., a robbery took place at the Mendota Mart. The three suspects armed with handgun and a rifle took money from the cash register and then fled the store. Another robbery…… MORE
