(KMJ) Strong tides could have a major impact on the strength of earthquakes. According to new publication in the Journal Nature Geoscience small quakes could become more powerful during big tides – like the ones that slam into the California coastline during full and new moons. The theory is not exactly new, but now, scientists…… MORE
FPD: 3 Shot, 1 Killed in SW Fresno
(KMJ) Fresno Police say a shooting in broad daylight Sunday left one person dead and two others wounded. The shooting happened just after 2pm at an apartment complex near Hawes and Delno. Three men had been shot by a gunman who approached the group on foot. The suspect fled toward Fruit Ave. He has…… MORE
Hillary’s Health Questioned, California Visit Canceled
(KMJ) Hillary Clinton’s campaign has canceled plans for a visit to Southern California this week following a diagnosis of pneumonia. Clinton’s campaign made the announcement Monday morning after video surfaced of the Democratic Presidential nominee stumbling in New York. The 68-year-old spent 90 minutes Sunday at a ceremony in NYC marking the 15th anniversary of the…… MORE
Ag Producers Cut Expenses by Nine Percent
A report in Successful Farming said the cuts were caused by an end to the agricultural boom and a resulting collapse in farm income. Farmers paid out a total of $362.8 billion last year, the lowest outlay since 2012 according to estimates from the USDA Farm Expenditures Report. The peak outlay for expenses was 2014,…… MORE
Animal Behaviorist Temple Grandin Speaks At Fresno State
FRESNO (KMJ) – A world-famous animal welfare expert was in town, Friday, speaking at Fresno State. Dr. Temple Grandin overcame her struggles with autism to become a successful innovative animal behaviorist. Grandin was the subject of an HBO biography in 2010 that chronicled her success in becoming an innovative animal behaviorist while overcoming her struggles…… MORE
CA Gas Prices Remain Steady
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California gas prices have seen virtually no movement for two straight weeks. August saw higher crude prices, amid refinery uncertainties. AAA says even with the possibility of minor increases due to tropical storms in the Atlantic, the switch to the winter blend will likely result in lower fuel prices in the coming months.…… MORE
Forecast: No Calif. Recession on the Horizon
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Consumer confidence and corporate profits are trending up, while sales of cars and homes are also seeing growth. According to the California Economic Forecast, the seven-year recovery will likely continue, as indicators are not pointing to another recession in 2016 or 2017. Analysts say household debt levels are tame, and there aren’t any…… MORE
Olivier To Put Forth Parks Clean-Up Proposal
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – City Councilman Clint Olivier is making it his mission to help clean up parks – specifically Radio Park in Fresno. Next Thursday, Olivier says he will brin g forth two agenda items to city council to establish a park ranger staff and a parks cleanup crew to help combat the problems…… MORE
SUV Crashes Into Calif. Classroom, 10 Hurt
(KMJ) Several students are hospitalized after a car crashed into a classroom Friday morning at Solano Community College. First responders say the driver likely had a seizure and lost control of the SUV. As many as 10 people were injured. photo credit: Solano Co. Sheriff’s Dept. The driver is reportedly a staff member of the…… MORE
Trustee in Bribery Scandal Refuses to Resign
(KMJ) Despite calls from outraged parents and residents Los Banos Schools Trustee Tommy Jones on Thursday told the school board he would not step down. Jones and the owner of a Merced construction company were recently arrested on corruption charges. They had allegedly bribed another trustee to vote in favor of a half million dollar…… MORE
