About 80 volunteers from both Kaiser Permanente and Hands On were painting, cleaning, organizing and landscaping the grounds of the non-profit Stone Soup Fresno. Scott Shimamoto is Kaiser’s Area Pharmacy Director, and was one of the volunteers. “They’ve been redoing some of the rooms, and we have been doing outside trim work and we redid…… MORE
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Sheriff’s Office Asking You To Help Name A Horse
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help naming a horse. The newest member of their mounted patrol is without an identity, and time is running out to put your suggestion into the metaphoric hat. “We’d like to get him officially named in the spring, because his certification to be part…… MORE
Minor Injuries in Coalinga Plane Accident
COALINGA, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says deputies are on scene of a plane accident in Coalinga. Deputies say the plane was actually never airborne – it had problems on takeoff, slid off the runway and into some mud in a field off Highway 145 and Napa Road. The Sheriff’s Office says…… MORE
Study: Parents Who Consider Kids Obese May Do More Harm Than Good
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Children whose parents consider them overweight are more likely to have a negative self-image, and as a result, may gain even more weight. That’s among the findings of a new study, published in Psychological Science. Experts say while parents’ perception has been thought to play an important role in weight management, recent…… MORE
Ukraine’s First Bloodmobile – Is Coming From The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — The war-torn country of Ukraine is soon to receive its very first bloodmobile. The vehicle itself is from the Central Valley, specifically the Central California Blood Center. “We’ve been blessed,” explains CEO Dean Eller. “It’s a blessing to be able to pass this on to another country, a country that needs it…… MORE
Afternoon Storms Cause Flooding in Fresno/Clovis
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – Early afternoon downpours are to blame for some flooding in east central Fresno and Clovis. Barstow at Armstrong (near Clovis High) was shut down to allow crews to alleviate flooding there. A resident said he’s never seen the flooding that bad in a decade of living at that location. Canoers were spotted…… MORE
Calif. Lawmaker Declares War on Fake News
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fake news: a growing phenomenon, exacerbated by the demand for instant accounts of current events. However, a California Senator thinks changes to public school curriculum, may help students detect phony journalism. Napa Democrat Bill Dodd has introduced legislation, which would create so-called media literacy courses for adolescents. A recent Stanford study concludes…… MORE
A look At The Most, Least Stressful Jobs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CareerCast is out with its list of the worst and best professions for 2017, when it comes to stress. The least-stressful gigs are said to be medical sonographer, information security analyst, and university professor. They generally pay well, and have positive growth outlooks. But, don’t be surprised if you see a police…… MORE
Fears About Trump Presidency Addressed By Fresno State President
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State President Joseph Castro has officially welcomed staff to a new semester. “I hope that you had an opportunity to refresh and renew during the holiday season, with your friends and with your family,” began Castro. He cited high enrollment and graduation rates, and highlighted the affordability of studying at the…… MORE
Trailer Home at Address Set For Snyder Burns Down
SQUAW VALLEY, CA (KMJ) – A trailer in Squaw Valley has burned down. The fire occurred at the same address of a home that Jeffrey Snyder – who has 5 felony convictions, including sexual contact with underage victims – was set to be placed in. Previously, Snyder was to live in a northwest Fresno home.…… MORE
