WILDFIRE VICTIM: “…found it “pretty disturbing” that Sonoma County had the ability to send out a warning but didn’t. (CNN) – When the wildfires in Northern California broke out this week, they spread so fast that many residents were caught off guard. Some told CNN that the smell of smoke or their dogs whimpering were…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (CNN) – Kevin de León announced Sunday morning that he would challenge veteran US Sen. Dianne Feinstein, saying he’ll stand for a wing of the party that feels she no longer represents the progressive makeup of the state’s Democratic Party and has not aggressively challenged the policies of President Donald Trump. The bold…… MORE
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FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – How are your lungs doing with all the smoke? KMJ gets some tips from a local medical expert. Small toxic particles from the fires burning across California are still affecting people all over the Valley. Dr. Vipul Jain is a Pulmonologist with UCSF Fresno, and says healthy people may see symptoms…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown issued an emergency proclamation on Friday, October 13th to increase the state’s supply of hepatitis A vaccines. There are 576 cases of hepatitis A here in California, 386 cases hospitalized, and 18 people have died. Dr. Gil Chavez, the California Department of Public Health’s Epidemiologist, says Santa Cruz, San Diego…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A date has been set for Kori Ali Muhammad’s competency trial. The proceedings are expected to establish if he is able to face the ten felony charges laid against him, or if he will be sent to a state hospital for treatment. The competency trial is scheduled for January 8th 2018, with…… MORE
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — A fifth day of desperate firefighting in California wine country brought a glimmer of hope Friday as crews battling the flames reported their first progress toward containing the massive blazes, and hundreds more firefighters poured in to join the effort. The scale of the disaster also became clearer as authorities…… MORE
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FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation improving services and support for women, children and families. Legislation signed Thursday protects new parents from losing their jobs and health care benefits. One bill extends family leave for small business workers –12 weeks of unpaid leave for those in companies with up to 49 employees.…… MORE
