FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Adults who grew up on a farm are less likely to deal with allergies, compared to those who grew up in the city. According to a study published in the journal Thorax, farm kids are also less likely to suffer from asthma or hayfever. Researchers are not exactly sure why the correlation exists,…… MORE
New CA Apartments Will be Required to Have Individual Water Meters
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Master water meters will soon become a thing of the past. New apartments and condominiums in the Golden State will have to be equipped with their own meters, under a bill that’s been signed into law. More than 15 million Californians currently live in units that are not billed for individual water use.…… MORE
Valley Youth To “See You At The Pole”
FRESNO (KMJ) – Many Valley youth will participating in See You at the Pole on Wednesday, September 28th. See You at the Pole is an annual event organized and led by students on the fourth Wednesday in September. It’s traditionally held at a school’s flagpole before school starts. “It’s a student led prayer time where…… MORE
Search Continues To Find A Home For “Sexually Violent Predator”
FRESNO (KMJ) — The person representing a man described as a “sexually violent predator” by the Fresno County District Attorney’s office says he can’t be locked up forever. The decision announced in August to place Jeffrey Snyder in a Northwest Fresno home was met with fierce opposition by local residents (you can read more about…… MORE
Vote For Prop 61 Will Mean “Reigning In Astronomical Drug Prices”
FRESNO (KMJ) — A bid to bring down price the State of California pays for prescriptions could have an impact on the amount paid by every one of its residents. That’s according The California Nurses Association, a group backing a ‘yes’ for Proposition 61. Voting it in it would require state agencies to pay the…… MORE
Restrictions on Distracted Driving to Expand
(KMJ/CBS SF) – Checking your GPS while driving will soon be illegal (unless you have your phone mounted). Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that expands restrictions on cell phone use while driving. AB 1785 prohibits drivers from checking maps, adjusting playlists, taking photos or live streaming on their phones while driving – unless a hands free…… MORE
$1000 Reward By CCSPCA After Dogs Tortured, Burned
A $1000 dollar reward is being offered to find the person responsible for torturing and killing two dogs. On Friday, September 23rd, CCSPCA humane officers discovered the remains of the two dogs in Southwest Fresno at 41 East Walnut, near Church and Walnut Avenues. Central California SPCA Spokesperson Walter Salvari says both large dogs appeared…… MORE
USDA Waiting on More Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. Department of Agriculture needs more funding to continue distributing aid to farmers hit by low commodity prices. Vilsack said last week “hopefully with the continuing resolution, we can take a look at what additional steps we might be able to provide” to farmers and the agriculture industry. Senate…… MORE
Trump, Clinton Clash in First Debate
(CNN) – Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump clashed Monday in their first head-to-head debate of the general election season, and CNN’s Reality Check Team put their statements and assertions to the test. The team of reporters, researchers and editors across CNN listened throughout the debate and selected key statements, rating them true; mostly true; true,…… MORE
FUSD Holds State Of Education Luncheon
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified held its annual State of Education Luncheon, on Monday, September 26th. Superintendent Michel Hanson spoke positively of across the board improvements on state tests and graduation rates “We’re very proud of our graduation rate which beats the state and the nation.” – Superintendent Michel Hanson. Hanson says they are trying…… MORE
