YOSEMITE, CA (KMJ) – Yosemite NPS officials say all roads leading into Yosemite Valley will close Friday (1/6) at 5pm ahead of this weekend’s storm and will remain closed through Sunday (1/8). There will be no visitor services available throughout the storm. Visitor services and facilities will be extremely limited through the coming storm and…… MORE
Death Of Sheriff’s Sergeant Now Classified As Homicide
FRESNO (KMJ) — The death of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rod Lucas is being investigated as a homicide. The announcement came Friday morning, from the Sheriff’s Office. “Several tests were conducted on all the equipment involved in the shooting and a forensic analysis was performed on materials located in close proximity to where the shooting…… MORE
“Pay Attention” To Watering Rules, Fresno Man Tells School District
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno resident wants to know why the school near his home has been breaking the City of Fresno’s water conservation rules. Mike Middleton lives close to Powers-Ginsberg Elementary School in Central Fresno. “I was told that they’re supposed to water to the same rules as us homeowners, that’s once a week…… MORE
Canada Supports New Tariffs on U.S. Products If NAFTA Ends
A majority of Canadians support applying new tariffs on U.S. goods if the U.S. pulls out of the North American Free Trade Agreement. A new study for Canada’s CTV News Network finds Nearly 50% of Canadians said they support and 26% said they somewhat support new tariffs on American goods if the U.S. were…… MORE
Hotel California To Shut Down For Repairs
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Residents are being forced to vacate Hotel California, near Roeding Park. The hotel has been given notice by the City of Fresno to make repairs to heaters that pose an electrical hazard. The city says they’re working with the property owner to reduce the hazard. They say the owner is cooperating,…… MORE
Duke University Study Shows Negative Effects of Secondhand Smoke Before Conception
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, a woman’s exposure to secondhand smoke prior to conception, can harm her baby once she becomes pregnant. An experiment on lab rats shows that tobacco smoke can impact fetal brain development, at even the earliest of stages. The areas affected include learning, memory, and…… MORE
Study: Parents’ Obesity May Lead to Developmental Delays
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s logical to conclude that parents’ dietary and exercise habits can affect their children’s physical health. However, according to a new study, parental obesity may also be linked to developmental delays. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health, say the weight of a mother or father could affect social, problem-solving, and fine…… MORE
Fresno City Hall Welcomes Mayor Brand
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Mayoral baton has been passed. The transition from the Ashley Swearengin administration to the Lee Brand regime became official Thursday morning during a ceremony at Fresno City Hall. “To the people of Fresno,” began Ashley Swearengin, “I say it has been the honor of a lifetime to carry the vision of…… MORE
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
Outgoing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is expected to become the next president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council when he leaves office later this month. Vilsack has not confirmed the plans, but a source familiar with the intentions told Agri-Pulse Vilsack will take the place of Tom Suber, who retired at the end…… MORE
Central California Blood Center Needs Donors
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Central California Blood Center is encouraging blood donors to give immediately. Donors are in especially short supply because of the winter weather and cold/flu season. Here’s a list of Valley donation locations: Jenny Eller Donor Center – NW Fresno, 4343 Herndon Ave., Fresno, M-F 9a-6p, Sat. 9a-3p Fresno Donor Center,…… MORE
