FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new UCLA study, Latinos age at a slower pace than other ethic groups. Despite seeing higher rates of diabetes, Latinos in the U.S. live an average of 3 years longer than Caucasians, with a life expectancy of 82 years. Researchers add that the blood and brain tissue of men appear…… MORE
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The drought is not over, but state officials will not force most California water districts to reduce water use this year. The Sacramento Bee reports that about 85 percent of the state’s water districts told the water board Tuesday that they believe they have adequate supplies to handle continued drought and…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested a Friant man wanted for arson and elder abuse. Detectives say 58-year old Tom Rouse (pictured above) set his home on the 17000 block of Parkcliffe Lane in Friant on fire on Sunday, August 14th. On Monday, Rouse attempted set fire to his mother’s home, which is located nearby…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Mendota Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the robbery suspects. On August 15th, just past 8:00a.m., a robbery took place at the Mendota Mart. The three suspects armed with handgun and a rifle took money from the cash register and then fled the store. Another robbery…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Staying in bed a little longer could help in avoiding sickness. According to University of Cambridge researchers, viruses appear to be 10 times more dangerous if you’re infected in the morning. Mice infected with either influenza or herpes in the morning had 10 times higher viral levels, compared to those infected in the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 74 percent of California voters say they support Proposition 56, which would increase cigarette taxes by $2 a pack. That’s according to a new UC Berkeley survey, which also finds that 65 percent of voters back Proposition 55, which would extend the higher income tax rates for those earning more than…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The man charged with setting the Clayton Fire has served time for prior offenses – drug possession, and driving on a suspended license. 40 year-old Damin Anthony Pashilk was booked into jail Monday, August 15th, on 17 counts of arson. He’s suspected of setting numerous other fires in lake county over the…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno Unified parent is calling for the school district to publish a breakdown of everything they spend – so the public know exactly where each dollar is being spent. “Where is the money going?”, asks Bullard Talent parent Casey Lamonski. “That’s what the bottom line is, where is the money going?”.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fighting PTSD with virtual reality. Researchers are testing a new therapy to speed the recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder – a condition that causes people to feel threatened even though they’re out of danger. First-responders, police and the military are often more likely to struggle with it. JoAnn Difede, Ph.D., the Director of…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s that time again! Thursday, the taco trucks will converge once again on Chukchansi Park for Taco Truck Throwdown 6. This year, TTT6 is expanding on to “H” Street, which will allow the number of trucks to grow from 25 a year ago to an expected 35. Fresno Grizzlies’ General Manager…… MORE
