FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CalFire Fresno County was on-scene of a double-fatal accident at Central and Del Rey Wednesday afternoon. Public Information Officer Jeremiah Whittwer says two vehicles crashed into a vineyard, a full-sized SUV and a passenger vehicle. One vehicle caught fire, and two people died in the accident — one in each car.…… MORE
Report: Proper Use of Child-Restraints Has Declined
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says proper use of child-restraints has declined, over the past few years. As many as 37 percent of children between the ages of 4 and 7, are not being properly restrained in forward-facing car or booster seats. Nearly 14 percent of children between the ages of…… MORE
A Link Between Sleep and Sugar Consumption?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The less sleep you get, the more likely you are to consume a greater number of sugary beverages. According to a large UC San Francisco study, people who get 5 or fewer hours a rest each night, drink 21 percent more sugary and caffeinated drinks. However, it’s not clear whether sodas, coffee,…… MORE
Fighting Human Slave Trade With Coffee & Chocolate
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Fighting the slave trade by eating coffee and chocolate… Human trafficking is a problem that exists right here in the Valley. Jessica Pittman, the Associate Director of the Central Valley Justice Coalition, says they are raising awareness and money to fight slavery with a coffee and chocolate soiree. “People often don’t think…… MORE
Funeral Held For Sergeant Who Died After Accidental Shooting
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy, killed after an accidental shooting last month, has been laid to rest. Those who knew the late Sergeant Rod Lucas paid their respects to the man described as a “superhero” inside Fresno’s Peoples Church Wednesday morning. “There’s a quote on the National Police Officers Memorial in Washington…… MORE
California, Others Legalize Recreational Pot
(CNN) – Voters in California, Massachusetts and Nevada have decided that marijuana should be legal to use recreationally, CNN projects. On election day, voters in five states were asked to decide whether the recreational use of marijuana should be legalized and so far, three have said yes. Official results have yet to come in for…… MORE
Lee Brand Elected Fresno’s Next Mayor
Fresno, CA (KMJ) Fresno City Councilman Lee Brand has defeated Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea to become the next Mayor of Fresno. Via his Facebook page, Perea conceded the race Wednesday morning saying, “I called Lee Brand and congratulated him on a well run campaign. There are many challenges in our city and it is…… MORE
Fresno Moves Closer To Having An Aquarium
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno is moving closer to having an aquarium. A major milestone on the way to bringing fish to Fresno, the grading work was completed in September at the site along Highway 99 by the San Joaquin River. “We’ve been preparing the site for the first building on the Fresno Aquarium property,…… MORE
Pepperdine University: Majority of Small Business Owners Stressed by the Election
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 75 percent of American small business owners are concerned, about the impact this election may have on their companies. According to a new Pepperdine University survey, 66 percent believe Republican candidate Donald Trump will be more supportive on tax issues, with a slightly smaller percentage saying he’d be better when…… MORE
Gallup: Trump, Clinton Least-Liked in Poll’s History
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Whichever candidate wins, will have the label of least-liked president in recent decades. According to the latest Gallup poll, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have the worst images of any major candidate, since the mid-50s. 61 percent of Americans are said to have a negative view of Trump. 52 percent have an…… MORE
