FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Studies have shown that a person’s perceived attractiveness affects their academic performance, popularity, income, and even punishment. However, according to new research published in the Journal of Public Economics, there’s also a correlation between attractiveness, and an individual’s politics. Those considered more conservative, tend to be better-looking; that conclusion was drawn from…… MORE
Study: Quality of Medical Care Dependent on Treatment of Staff
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The quality of critical medical care for children can be negatively impacted, by disrespectful treatment of staff by family members. Published in the Journal of Pediatrics, a new study says medical teams in a neonatal intensive care unit, made worse decisions during simulated emergency scenarios, when they had been treated rudely. However,…… MORE
Kate Steinle Case: Judge dismisses claim over SF ‘sanctuary city’ policy
(CNN) – The family of a woman allegedly killed by an undocumented immigrant who’d recently been released from jail can’t sue San Francisco over its sanctuary policy, according to a recent court ruling. Kate Steinle’s shooting death in 2015 sparked national debate over so-called sanctuary cities and became a rallying cry for Donald Trump on…… MORE
Governor Brown Proposes 2017-2018 State Budget
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown proposed a new 2017-2018 state budget on Tuesday, projected to eliminate a $2 billion deficit. Some adjustments Governor Brown proposes: Make adjustments to K-12/Community College education spending – guaranteeing the minimum funding, but not allowing any new students to qualify for a higher education scholarship fund. Pause spending on…… MORE
Juan Estrada
Juan Estrada of Selma. A judge has issued a felony arrest warrant for a domestic violence assault charge. On December 9th, at a home near Bethel and Floral Avenues in Selma, a pregnant woman got into an argument with her boyfriend, Juan Estrada. While at her home, Estrada punched the woman in her face and…… MORE
Where Change Never Came: Obama’s Hometown of Chicago
LISTEN: PRESIDENT OBAMA’S FAREWELL SPEECH – TONIGHT AT 6PM – ON KMJ 580AM/105.9FM CHICAGO (CNN) – Tears rolled down her face as Ursula Phoenix stood in Grant Park witnessing Barack Obama, a man from the South Side of Chicago, become the first black President of the United States in 2008. She thought about her grandfather,…… MORE
Another “Atmospheric River” Forecast For The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — After the heavy rain over the weekend, more is due to come our way. “Well we have another what you’d call an ‘atmospheric river’, that’s been a common name the last week or so, and that’s moving southward,” reveals National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Durfee. He says the front started its Tuesday…… MORE
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
The U.S. has come to an agreement that should allow it to begin exporting eggs to South Korea for the first time ever. Negotiations took place as the Asian country is struggling with the worst outbreak of avian influenza in history. A Fox News article says egg demand is expected to pick up ahead…… MORE
K-9 Deputy Stops Alleged Naked Knife-Wielding Burglar
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An alleged naked burglar bit by a Fresno County Sheriff’s K9. 32-year-old Fernando Jimenez – who is homeless – allegedly broke into a west Fresno home on Saturday. When deputies arrived on scene, they found Jimenez in a bedroom hiding in a bed underneath a blanket – naked. Jimenez brandished a…… MORE
Study: Some Exercise Still Better Than None
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Exercising, even if not as often of for as long as recommended, still lowers your risk of dying over the next decade or so, compared to never breaking a sweat. That’s among the findings of new research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Experts say packing workouts into 1 or 2 sessions per…… MORE
