FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Suspects are still at-large in an armed Southeast Fresno robbery that left one man critically injured. Fresno Police say just before 2:00am on Monday, October 16th, they got a call of a shooting on Kings Canyon just east of Peach. They arrived to find the victim had already been taken to…… MORE
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, 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
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police release crime trends over the past 28 days in the city of Fresno. Overall violent crime is down in Fresno year-to-date, and in the past 28 days by 8%. Domestic violence was reduced just over 9% over the last 28 days. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says in…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation Tuesday to increase zero-emission vehicle sales to improve air quality and accelerate the state’s transition away from fossil-fuel-powered engines. The Governor signed a slew of bills – one requires at least 50% of the state’s light-duty vehicle fleet to be zero-emission vehicles by 2025, up from the current…… MORE
[Photo: File Liz Kern] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified responds to a parent outraged over the district’s policy on kneeling. Parent “Kevin” is related to someone working in the Fresno Unified School District and says an email was sent out Monday to staff regarding the district’s position on the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance.…… MORE
[Photo: Sequoia Nat’l Forest ] Gusty winds and wildfire smoke prompts the Valley Air District to issue a health cautionary statement effective Monday, October 9th through the evening for Fresno, Kings, Tulare & Valley air basin of Kern Counties. “So, the fires that are occurring up north right now – the wind is pushing it out…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Grammy-nominated musician Lou Pardini makes a visit to his hometown of Fresno. Pardini and the band Chicago are playing at the Paul Paul Theatre on Friday, October 6th at the Big Fresno Fair. He took time out of his schedule on Friday afternoon to meet with KMJ’s Liz Kern at the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The first Central Valley Summit for Animal Welfare taking place Friday, October 6th in Visalia. The San Francisco Spca and Central Valley Rescue Railroad are partnering to save lives by hosting the summit, taking place at the Wyndham Hotel. “We are bringing together almost all of the shelters – municipal shelters –…… MORE
