FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Fresno County. Fresno County residents are urged to continue to take precautions to eliminate mosquito sources and prevent mosquito bites, after two Culex mosquito pools collected from the County have tested positive for WNV. Residents are urged to take the following precautions: Apply…… MORE
Cooler Conditions Forecast For The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — The week of triple-digit temperatures is now behind us, as the coming days see a return to what the National Weather Service considers seasonal conditions. “We have a trough moving through the state today, and that’s going to bring cooler temperatures to our area,” reveals Hanford based meteorologist David Spector. “We only…… MORE
California Man Declared Dead, Turns Up Alive
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SCOTUS Allows Parts of Trump’s Travel Ban
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Groups React to Brazil Beef Announcement
Ag groups are weighing in on Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s announcement that the U.S. has suspended all fresh beef imports from Brazil due to safety concerns. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Craig Uden supports the move to suspend Brazilian imports because it’s a result of USDA’s science-based testing protocol of imported beef. “This…… MORE
Calif. Single-Payer Health Insurance Proposal Shelved
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — An effort to implement a single-payer healthcare system in the Golden State was placed on hold Friday. In a statement Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon called the proposal by members of his party “woefully incomplete.” He added that the measure fails to address serious concerns, such as costs and delivery, in…… MORE
Fresno’s Animal Overpopulation Problem Has A Solution
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s animal overpopulation problem has a solution. Around 80 percent of animals that go into area shelters don’t make it out…. “Fresno and the Central Valley is one of the highest kill rates in California.” – Stacey Houk, Executive Director at H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation. The solution – spay and neuter. That’s according…… MORE
Calif. Bans State-Funded Travel to Discriminating States, Bulldogs vs Bama Still On.
(CNN, KMJ) – California has issued a ban on state-funded and state-sponsored travel to four more states that it says have laws discriminating against LGBTQ people. The travel ban was first put into effect January 1 when state measure AB 1887 became law. The law says California is “a leader in protecting civil rights and…… MORE
Fresno Sheriff Asks Help To Find Missing Kerman Teenager
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate a missing Kerman teenager 16 year-old Miguel Echevarria was last seen on Monday, June 19th. He is described as 5’4′ and about 120 pounds He was wearing a red hat, white t-shirt, red shorts and white shoes. The teen has…… MORE
Chocolate May Lower Your Risk of Irregular Heartbeat
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Eating moderate amounts of chocolate has been linked to a noticeably lower risk of developing an irregular heartbeat. Researchers in Denmark say consumption of cocoa promotes healthy blood vessel function. Dark chocolate, which has a higher cocoa content, appears to be the most beneficial. Still, consuming chocolate products in excess is discouraged,…… MORE
