FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Living near an airport could lead to higher blood pressure levels. That’s according to researchers in Greece and England, who say loud noise from planes can negatively affect a person’s health. Long-term exposure at night and early in the morning appears to have the largest impact. The study is the latest to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has agreed to debate the creation of a legal defense fund to help undocumented residents fight deportation. It came after a gathering outside Fresno City Hall, organized by Faith in the Valley, followed by hours of public comment in support of the proposal inside the chamber Wednesday morning. “As…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Valley Congressman Devin Nunes says there’s “no indication” that the suspect behind the shooting at the Republican congressional baseball team practice was a follower of ISIS or Al-Qaeda. The 22nd congressional district representative reveals that House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot in the hip during the incident, was likely not…… MORE
SELMA, Calif. (KMJ) — A man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Selma has been identified as 45-year-old Johnny Platas. The Fresno Country Sheriff’s Office says it began as a domestic violence call Monday night. A woman reported her neighbor at her door suffering from severe cuts, after her husband had allegedly assaulted her with…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California legislative leaders and Gov. Jerry Brown have struck an agreement on a $180 billion spending plan. Among other things, it would bump the state’s Rainy Day Fund to $8.5 billion this coming fiscal year, expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, and use revenue from the latest tobacco tax increase for Medi-Cal.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A recent study involving 37 midsize SUVs by the Institute for Highway Safety, finds that only 2 have adequate headlights for night driving. Researchers say the Volvo XC60 and the Hyundai Santa Fe are the only vehicles equipped with lights that can help drivers see obstacles, and have enough time to react…… MORE
MADERA (KMJ) — Members of law enforcement from all over Madera County are running one part of a total 300 mile torch relay, to help drive funds towards Special Olympics Northern California. The local endeavor began Tuesday morning in Madera’s Courthouse Park. The approximately 25 mile journey takes participants north on Road 26, then making…… MORE
[Photo: CNN] FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – Conagra is recalling more than 700,000 pounds of spaghetti and meatballs products. They contain milk, but that information is not on the labels. No related health problems have been reported. Recalled items include Libby’s, Del Pino’s, Hy-Top, Food Hold, Essential Everyday and Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatballs made…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s planned legal market for recreational marijuana is expected to be worth more than $5 billion. That’s according to a new study by the University of California Agriculture Issues Center, which also finds that about 29 percent of pot consumers are likely to stay in the black market initially, to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — E-cigarettes appear to be less addictive than their traditional counterparts. According to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, vaping doesn’t create the same dependence on nicotine as tobacco. However, their recent study confirms that other chemicals in the electronic devices can still be harmful. Experts say more studies are needed to…… MORE
