FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Across 13 states impacted by the multiyear drought, approximately 1.8 million single-family homes are at extreme or high risk of being damaged by wildfires. New data from CoreLogic shows the cost of reconstructing those properties is nearly $500 billion. The number of homes in the moderate-to-low risk category is 27 million, with…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest Consumer Reports survey shows the most safe vehicles made today come from Lexus, Toyota, and Buick. It marks the first time a domestic brand has made the top 3, since the magazine began tracking auto reliability back in the early 80s. Audi and KIA were the next highest performers. As…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – All of Fresno County is now under a citrus quarantine over a tiny bug able to wipe out an entire crop. The Asian citrus psyllid remains a huge concern for Valley growers. The bugs are the size of a grain of rice but can carry a disease called HLB (huanglongbing) that…… MORE
California DMV offices are still affected by a computer outage on Monday, and it’s impacting offices in the Central Valley. As of 10am Wednesday, these offices are still affected by the outage: Arleta Arvin Auburn Bakersfield (F Street) Bell Gardens Bellflower Brawley Carmichael Chula Vista Clovis Compton Concord Costa Mesa Daly City El Cerrito El…… MORE
Forgive the debts of the thousands of California soldiers forced to repay enlistment bonuses a decade after going to war in Iraq and Afghanistan. These vets fought for our country and to have them repay a bonus is simply outrageous! Click here to sign the petition… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Looking for another place to take the kids in their Halloween costumes on Saturday? Come in your favorite costume, or come as you are.,,,, Fresno Public Libraries are holding open houses. Fresno County Public Library Spokesperson Rocky Vang says all of the branches will have treats, prizes, and Halloween-theme activities. Head…… MORE
A research program that has already helped people with dementia by having them interact with horses is launching at U.C. Davis. People undergoing early stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment along with their caregivers will be paired with horses in hopes of improving the patients’ demeanor and communication skills. Initial results conducted at Stanford Universtiy found…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — There are 17 statewide initiatives on the November ballot. According to a new CalSpeaks survey, 3 of those measures appear to have overwhelming support. Those include legalizing recreational marijuana use, an effort to increase transparency in the legislature, as well as tougher restrictions on the guns and ammunition. Meanwhile, Proposition 62, which would…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that most headlights on late-model pickup trucks perform poorly. Despite its generally high rating and LEDs, the new Ford F-150 is said to have inadequate lighting. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is one of the worst when it comes to headlight performance. The…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff joined religious leaders on Tuesday to say “no” to Proposition 64. The measure would legalize regulated use of marijuana – for people over 21 years of age – in the Golden state. The state would impose taxes on sales and cultivation. Those against the measure say even…… MORE
