FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Staying in bed a little longer could help in avoiding sickness. According to University of Cambridge researchers, viruses appear to be 10 times more dangerous if you’re infected in the morning. Mice infected with either influenza or herpes in the morning had 10 times higher viral levels, compared to those infected in the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 74 percent of California voters say they support Proposition 56, which would increase cigarette taxes by $2 a pack. That’s according to a new UC Berkeley survey, which also finds that 65 percent of voters back Proposition 55, which would extend the higher income tax rates for those earning more than…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The man charged with setting the Clayton Fire has served time for prior offenses – drug possession, and driving on a suspended license. 40 year-old Damin Anthony Pashilk was booked into jail Monday, August 15th, on 17 counts of arson. He’s suspected of setting numerous other fires in lake county over the…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno Unified parent is calling for the school district to publish a breakdown of everything they spend – so the public know exactly where each dollar is being spent. “Where is the money going?”, asks Bullard Talent parent Casey Lamonski. “That’s what the bottom line is, where is the money going?”.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fighting PTSD with virtual reality. Researchers are testing a new therapy to speed the recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder – a condition that causes people to feel threatened even though they’re out of danger. First-responders, police and the military are often more likely to struggle with it. JoAnn Difede, Ph.D., the Director of…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s that time again! Thursday, the taco trucks will converge once again on Chukchansi Park for Taco Truck Throwdown 6. This year, TTT6 is expanding on to “H” Street, which will allow the number of trucks to grow from 25 a year ago to an expected 35. Fresno Grizzlies’ General Manager…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill headed to the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown would allow all local governments in the Golden State, to seize the vehicles of those arrested on allegations of paying for sex. Combating exploitation remains among the top priorities of many local law enforcement agencies. The legislation aims to make it easier on…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California lawmakers are advancing legislation to get taxpayers’ donations into the hands of charities more quickly following a critical report by The Associated Press. Democratic Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Van Nuys wrote SB1476 after an AP investigation found at least one-tenth of all charitable donations made on tax returns went unspent…… MORE
LOWER LAKE, Calif. (AP) – Fire crews gained some significant ground on a massive Northern California wildfire that has destroyed 175 homes, businesses and other structures and charred nearly 7 square miles. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Daniel Berlant tells KMJ’s Morning News (audio below) the fire in Lower Lake, about a…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A drive to collect $750,000 in donations for a valley based good cause needs your help to help it reach its goal. The months of June, July, and August are the focus of the Fresno Rescue Mission’s 90 day ‘Summer of Hope’ Challenge. They’re currently at just over $674,000…meaning they only need…… MORE
