FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, nail biting and thumb sucking could result in children being less likely to suffer from certain allergies later in life. Researchers say it appears to be another example of what’s referred to as the hygiene hypothesis: excessive cleanliness may…… MORE
American Agri-Women & Caterpillar Announce Safety Partnership
American Agri-Women is partnering with Caterpillar Inc. to help educate AAW members and others on how to safely operate and manage equipment on the farm or ranch. Through the partnership, Caterpillar and American Agri-Women will develop opportunities for the Cat dealer network to engage with AAW’s network of more than 50 state and affiliate…… MORE
Teen Girl Dies in Kings River Accident
REEDLEY (KMJ) — A 14 year old girl was killed on the Kings River over the weekend. The victim has been identified as Cheinn Berry of Torrance. Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to an area near Lindy’s Landing and Campground in Reedley, at around 3pm Saturday. Their investigation established that the teenage girl was being…… MORE
Black Lives Matter Protesters Hit Fresno, Violence Averted
(KMJ) About 500 protesters gathered at Blackstone and Shaw Avenues in NW Fresno Saturday evening to voice their concern and outrage over recent fatal officer-involved shootings. One of the deadly incidents being denounced is that of Dylan Noble. The 19 year old Clovis High grad was killed in a confrontation with FPD two weeks ago.…… MORE
Murdered Dallas Cop’s Girlfriend is Fresno State Alum
FRESNO (KMJ)- A Valley connection to one of the officers killed in the deadly Dallas sniper attack. The long-time partner of former Fresno State softball player Kristy Villasenior, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, was killed Thursday, July 7th by gunman Micah X. Johnson. Fresno State officials say Villasenior played for legendary Bulldogs coach Margie Wright from 2004-2005…… MORE
Ex-Bulldog Pleads No Contest to Shooting Threats
FRESNO (KMJ) – A former Fresno State football player pleaded no contest Friday to making threats. In January, Christian Malik Pryor threatened on the social media site Yik Yak to shoot students on the Fresno State campus. Police say the 18 year old from Los Angles was acting alone, when he made the terroristic threat.…… MORE
Brown Administration in Talks with Oil Producers
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Western States Petroleum Association says it’s been meeting with the Brown Administration on behalf of California’s oil and gas industry, “to improve the state’s current climate change programs.” The association says Cap-and-Trade, which requires companies to purchase pollution credits, must be extended, adding that it will “work hard to…… MORE
Helping Dallas Victims Through Donations
FRESNO (KMJ) – Helping Dallas Victims Through Donations… The Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation is a national tax-exempt organization that assists families of officers killed in the line of duty. You can donate at their web site, BOHMF.ORG. The A.T.O. Foundation, which stands for “Assist the Officer” was founded by former Dallas Cowboys football player…… MORE
Dog Attack May Have Led to Drowning
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An autopsy shows that 74-year-old Robert Simonian suffered wounds consistent with dog bites before he drowned in a canal on July 4th in West Fresno. Police believe it’s possible that Simonian was attacked by a dog or group of dogs, and that caused him to fall into the water as he…… MORE
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Bill
The U.S. Senate late Thursday night passed a bipartisan GMO labeling bill, sending the measure on to the U.S. House of Representatives. On a vote of 63 to 30, the Senate approved the bill that will mandate labeling of genetically modified foods and preempt state labeling laws. The bill requires the U.S. Department of…… MORE
