(KMJ) – At least five people are dead and several others injured after a tour bus slams into a pole on Highway 99 between Atwater and LIvingston. The accident happened just before 3:30 a.m. when the bus carrying about 30 people struck the pole. The CA Highway Patrol says that pole then flew into the…… MORE
Rabid Dead Bat Prompts Health Department Warning
FRESNO (KMJ) – A warning from the Fresno County Health Department after a dead bat tested positive for rabies. The infected bat was found in Downtown Fresno, on July 26th, near the corner of Van Ness and Merced Avenues. “Bats do on occasion have rabies, and it can be easily transmitted to a human being…… MORE
Local Law Enforcement Participating in National Night Out
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Local law enforcement will be participating in National Night Out Tuesday. The annual campaign aims to bolster police-community relations. Events include block parties, cookouts, and informational booths. Below is a list of events scheduled for Tuesday night in Fresno: · Inspiration Park (5770 W. Gettysburg Avenue), · Orchard Supply Hardware (5034…… MORE
WalletHub: CA Public Schools Among Worst in U.S.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s public school system is the 12th worst in the United States, according to a new WalletHub study. California ranks dead last, when it comes to student-teacher ratio. Reading and math test scores aren’t much better, with the state ranking 47th and 46th, respectively. Other factors considered were disciplinary incidents, dropout…… MORE
Poll: Internet Access Increasing in Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 84 percent of Californians have internet access at home; that’s up from 75 percent two years ago. According to a new Field Poll, the increase can be largely be attributed to the prevalence of smart phones. Most of those polled say they use the internet not only for networking and entertainment, but also…… MORE
Health Department: Rabid Bat Discovered in Downtown Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno County Health Department is warning residents to beware of rabid bats. A dead bat was found in Downtown Fresno last week, has and tested positive for rabies. Experts say you should never touch wild animals, dead or alive, because they can transmit potentially deadly diseases. … MORE
GMO Food Labeling Bill Signed into Law
The president signs into a law a bill that will change the way you look at food labels. The bill makes labeling of genetically modified ingredients in your food to be posted on package labels. According to the Washington Post, the law requires most food packages to carry a text label, a symbol or an…… MORE
Goose Fire Burns 2,020 Acres Near Prather
PRATHER, CA (KMJ) – A wild fire south of Prather has burned 2,000 acres and threatened 400 homes. The “Goose Fire” began Saturday afternoon, about 30 miles northeast of Fresno, along Highway 168. It’s now 30% contained. 3 homes have been destroyed by the blaze. Johnny Miller of Cal Fire says more than 1600 personnel are…… MORE
Have Ride-Sharing Services Reduced Drunk Driving?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, appear to have had minimal impact on drunk driving rates. In an analysis of the 100 most populated regions, experts compared the data from before and after the services’ availability. To their surprise,…… MORE
Study: Pot Smoke More Harmful than Tobacco Smoke
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Smoking marijuana appears to harm your heart, and that of anyone around you, even more than cigarettes. According to new research from the University of California, San Francisco, lab rats had a severe decline in blood vessel function, after one minute of exposure to either pot or tobacco smoke. However, it took those…… MORE
