FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Hispanic teens in the U.S. are 67 percent more likely to start smoking cigarettes than whites. That’s among the findings of a new study by the National Institutes of Health, which also found that while African-American kids are less likely to pick up smoking, those who do are more likely to continue into…… MORE
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Infertility
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The artificial sweeteners found in many soft drinks may have a significant impact on female fertility. British researchers, presenting a new study at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine congress, say the low-calorie alternatives can negatively impact chances of conception. While more data needs to be collected and analyzed, experts the study’s authors…… MORE
Parlier Man Cuffed After Attacking Wife, Children
(KMJ) Parlier Police have arrested a man they say tried to kill his wife on Sunday. Officers say Mario Zamora-Sanchez broke into his wife’s home and beat her and then allegedly attacked his three children with a knife as they tried to protect their mother. The children were injured but are expected to recover. Cops took Zamora-Sanchez…… MORE
USDA Cheese Purchases May Fall Short
Politico reports there is no guarantee the U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend all $20 million pledged last week to buy cheddar cheese surplus supplies. That’s because the first cheese purchase announced earlier this year fell short. USDA had pledged $20 million in purchases in August to offset lower global dairy markets. However, USDA…… MORE
Search Continues for At-Risk Del Rey Woman
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating a missing person out of Del Rey. The missing female is Flor Dominguez, 39 years old. Dominguez is 5’ 3”, 180lbs, dark brown hair, and dark brown eyes. Deputies say she was last seen on October 13, 2016 at 1330 hours in the 12000 block…… MORE
Mom’s Club Wants Your Help To Revitalize Fresno’s Discovery Center
FRESNO (KMJ) — A vision to create a world class museum in the City of Fresno needs your help to make it happen. The MOMS Club of Fresno North wants your help to bring local attraction ‘The Discovery Center’ back to life. Their idea stems from the group’s members wanting to find an educational means…… MORE
Central California Cerebral Palsy’s Walk N’ Roll This Weekend
FRESNO (KMJ) – It’s the first year for the United Cerebral Palsy of Central California’s Walk N’ Roll event taking place Saturday, October 15th. The goal is to raise 50,000 dollars to improve the quality of life for adults and children with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects body movement, and muscle control. Roger Slingerman…… MORE
CA’s Largest Public Union Wants Better Deal
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Citing the recent better-than-anticipated tax revenues, the SEIU Local 1000 is urging its members to demand a better contract than they’re being offered. The Brown Administration is currently offering raises of 12 percent over 4 years. However, the 95,000-member union claims that’s not good enough, saying a few months of higher revenues should…… MORE
A Look at the Economic Costs of Trump’s Proposed Ban on Muslim Immigrants
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Donald Trump sparked one of numerous controversies when he professed that, “Donald J. Trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on. According to Pew Research, among others, there is great hatred towards Americans by large…… MORE
More Than $70k Going To Help Six Valley Non-Profits
FRESNO (KMJ) — A big donation is on its way to a number of valley non-profits, after the announcement that more than $70,000 from AT&T will be going to help support their efforts. “We know that each and every day there are non-profits in our community, literally thousands of non-profits involving tens of thousands of…… MORE
