FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The vast majority of modern cars contain a plethora of technology. From hands-free and GPS systems, to backup cameras and maintenance reminders, automobiles are, at least in theory, more reliable than ever. But, while service intervals have become longer, vehicle breakdowns have risen to an all-time high. Keyless systems can cut battery…… MORE
WASHINGTON – More than 372,000 pounds of hot dogs and corn dogs made earlier this month are being recalled over concerns of listeria contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Bar-S foods is recalling five chicken and pork products that could potentially be contaminated with listeria. The recalled items include Bar-S bun-length and classic franks made…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Love, respect, communication, and honesty, are what most would say are the keys to a healthy marriage. However, according to University of Michigan researchers, couples who drink together, report decreased negative marital quality. More than 4,000 married couples were examined, who have been together for an average of 33 years. The…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that they recovered a body around 9-30 a-m that matches the description of an international student who was reported missing on Tuesday. That student is a male, who was visiting from Taiwan. He was last seen in the lake around 5pm Tuesday afternoon.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced Wednesday that a California Sea Lion died over the weekend. Catalina, an 8-year-old sea lion, died on Saturday after zoo keepers found the animal unresponsive in the sea lion cove. The Chaffee Zoo says CPR was performed, but to no avail. A necropsy was performed, and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the Fresno Fire Department are holding joint first responder training for gas and electric emergencies. 300 firefighters are attending the classes being held at Fresno Fire Department Headquarters in Downtown Fresno. First responders across Central and Northern California are training with PG&E to ensure that they…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Tulare County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team is looking for a missing hiker in Maggie Lakes, near the Balch Park area. Authorities were called Tuesday, when 56-year-old Frank Wolsko of Bakersfield did not report to work. Wolsko is believed to have a yellow or black Labrador dog with him. If…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police continue to target leaders of major gangs. Chief Jerry Dyer and the gang enforcement consortium called MAGEC – has decimated the Malos Hechos Motorcyle Gang, involved in illegal drug and gun sales. The operation was conducted by officers from the ATF, DEA, HSI, FBI, USMS, the Fresno Police Department, the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 97,000 students in California public schools have been diagnosed with autism. The latest statistics from the CA Department of Education show that the figure has risen seven-fold, in the past 15 years. The increase is most prominent among kindergartners, in whom autism cases climbed by 17 percent last year.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Stress is probably not what Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens were looking for on the “Streets of Bakersfield.” However, according to WalletHub, Bakersfield is the most stressed city in the State of California, and ranks 38th on the list of 150 cities examined throughout the nation. Analysts took into account several…… MORE
