Ski Season Around the Corner at China Peak

China Peak has gotten a little bit of snow so far and the resort will begin snow-making operations on Monday, 11/21. There’s no opening date set quite yet, but if the resort gets enough snowfall over the weekend – and can make some more next week – China Peak at the earliest could partially open…MORE

CSU “Will Not Enter Into Agreements” To Enforce Immigration Law

FRESNO (KMJ) — Assurances are being sent to every person associated with California State University, to reassure them in the wake of the Presidential Election. In an open letter to faculty, staff, and students – Chancellor Timothy White says he can’t promise to make campuses sanctuaries to protect their community. “Indeed, my immediate concern is…MORE

Thanksgiving Dinner Less Than $5 Per Person

  The annual Thanksgiving dinner survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is estimated at less than $5 per person. The average cost of classic items found at the Thanksgiving dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for ten is $49.87, a 24-cent decrease from last…MORE

Calif. Reaches $14M Settlement with BP

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — State prosecutors have reached a $14 million settlement with British Petroleum, over violations in operating and maintaining underground storage tanks, at gas stations up and down California. Attorney General Kamala Harris alleges that BP flouted safety regulations for the tanks at hundreds of gas stations, over a 10-year period. That included tampering…MORE

Study: Intelligent People Require Less Socialization

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s widely thought that socializing provides a sense of happiness. However, according to a new study, that’s not necessarily true for those deemed highly intelligent. Researchers in Singapore and London say smarter people often more easily adjust to their surroundings, thus reducing the need for relationships with others. Their study found that…MORE

Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues

  A new report from Rabobank says the election of Republican Donald Trump as President of the United States has the food and agriculture sector awaiting clarification on his policies and positions. The Rabobank Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory group authored the report on the possible implications of the election. Rabobank analysts say Republican-controlled…MORE

Thousands of Phones Continue to be Smuggled into CA Prisons

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 8,000 phones have been smuggled into California prisons this year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Cell phones are worth about $1,000 on the inside, and have been used for everything from posting selfies, to coordinating escapes. In an effort to combat the problem,…MORE

What are the Most Effective Gun Laws?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Laws that bolster background checks and require permits to purchase firearms, have proven to be the most-effective means of reducing homicide rates. That’s according to a new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine. Researchers examined data from 1970 to this year. However, laws that ban assault…MORE