FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Hispanic teens in the U.S. are 67 percent more likely to start smoking cigarettes than whites. That’s among the findings of a new study by the National Institutes of Health, which also found that while African-American kids are less likely to pick up smoking, those who do are more likely to continue into…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The artificial sweeteners found in many soft drinks may have a significant impact on female fertility. British researchers, presenting a new study at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine congress, say the low-calorie alternatives can negatively impact chances of conception. While more data needs to be collected and analyzed, experts the study’s authors…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating a missing person out of Del Rey. The missing female is Flor Dominguez, 39 years old. Dominguez is 5’ 3”, 180lbs, dark brown hair, and dark brown eyes. Deputies say she was last seen on October 13, 2016 at 1330 hours in the 12000 block…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A vision to create a world class museum in the City of Fresno needs your help to make it happen. The MOMS Club of Fresno North wants your help to bring local attraction ‘The Discovery Center’ back to life. Their idea stems from the group’s members wanting to find an educational means…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – It’s the first year for the United Cerebral Palsy of Central California’s Walk N’ Roll event taking place Saturday, October 15th. The goal is to raise 50,000 dollars to improve the quality of life for adults and children with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects body movement, and muscle control. Roger Slingerman…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Citing the recent better-than-anticipated tax revenues, the SEIU Local 1000 is urging its members to demand a better contract than they’re being offered. The Brown Administration is currently offering raises of 12 percent over 4 years. However, the 95,000-member union claims that’s not good enough, saying a few months of higher revenues should…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Donald Trump sparked one of numerous controversies when he professed that, “Donald J. Trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on. According to Pew Research, among others, there is great hatred towards Americans by large…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A big donation is on its way to a number of valley non-profits, after the announcement that more than $70,000 from AT&T will be going to help support their efforts. “We know that each and every day there are non-profits in our community, literally thousands of non-profits involving tens of thousands of…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Poverello House just got a big donation to help feed families in rural communities. Because of their partnership with California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Class 45 and the Ag Community, Poverello House was able to get a food truck which will allow them to deliver meals to families in need – especially…… MORE
(KMJ) The Mayor of Lindsay is stepping down, effective immediately. According to a report by the Porterville Recorder, Ramona Villarreal-Padilla is leaving office to focus on finishing her doctoral degree in psychology. She had two years remaining on her term in office. A new mayor is expected to be appointed in the next two…… MORE
