The Hagstrom Report says Steve Beshear and Karen Ross are the top candidates to become Hillary Clinton’s Agriculture Secretary, along with another unnamed candidate, should she win the presidential election next month. A third candidate was not named to the Hagstrom Report, but a source described the person as “more surprising.” Beshear is a former Democratic governor…… MORE
Help Sought to Find Missing Tulare Teen
(KMJ) – The Tulare Police Department is asking for your help tp help locate a missing teenager. 17 year old Bethanie Clubb was last seen by friends on Saturday October 15, 2016 just after 10:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of East Harvard Street in Tulare. Bethanie Clubb is described as: 5’ 4” tall, about 120…… MORE
Search Continues For Hiker Missing in Kings Canyon National Park
(KMJ) – Park officials at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks continue to search for a missing hiker. 74-year old Robert “Bob” Woodie started hiking from South Lake over Bishop Pass toward barrett lakes in Kings Canyon National Park on Thursday, October 13th. The Southern California man was due back by Sunday, October 16th, but has…… MORE
Fresno Woman Arrested for Financial Elder Abuse
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from a 91-year-old woman, Eva Pearson (who is now deceased). The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Alicia Pfalzgraff was Pearson’s caretaker and had her power of attorney – which she used to allegedly steal thousands of dollars. Pfalzgraff was also allowed…… MORE
Hanford Juvenile Arrested for Threatening Schools on Instagram
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ) — A Hanford juvenile is behind bars, after posting threatening three schools on Instagram. Police say the boy created a profile for “josheytheclown,” and claimed that he and his unidentified accomplices would be armed, and hitting a trio of campuses. Investigators tracked the juvenile down Tuesday, and arrested him for making terrorist threats.…… MORE
Fresno County Approves Mental Health Clinic Plans
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Board of Supervisors are addressing mental health issues in the Valley. Plans for the construction of a crisis residential treatment facility passed on consent at the County meeting on Tuesday. The planning director can now open up bidding for the nearly five million dollar project funded primarily with…… MORE
Report: Student Debt Lower in CA, Still Rising
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average graduate left college in the Golden State last year with $22,000 in student debt. According to the Institute for College Access and Success, that’s the third-lowest rate in the nation, and about $8,000 below the national average. But, college debt in California is rising at the same rate as the rest…… MORE
Study: Stressed Workers with Minimal Control at Higher Risk for Premature Death
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — People in demanding careers, with minimal control over their workflow, face a 15 percent greater chance of dying prematurely. That’s according to a newly-concluded study by Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. Overwhelmed employees are often heavier, and more susceptible to diseases. But, it’s not necessarily the stressful job that means a higher…… MORE
Heroic Acts And New Promotions Celebrated By Fresno Fire
FRESNO (KMJ) — Life-saving acts and a dozen new promotions were all part Fresno Fire’s celebration of service inside Fresno City Hall Tuesday morning. “It’s the easy part of the job – recognizing the excellence of this department”, started Mayor Ashley Swearengin. The ceremony saw personnel celebrated for their efforts with the Medal of Bravery…… MORE
EPA Postpones Glyphosate Review Meeting
The Environmental Protection Agency postponed this week’s Scientific Advisory Panel meeting regarding glyphosate because the agency says it needs more expertise in epidemiology. The EPA says the meeting will be rescheduled for later this year. EPA postponed the meeting due to a lack of “the availability of experts.” According to a statement, EPA says…… MORE
