FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The last Asian elephant at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Shaunzi, has been moved to her new home – at the Los Angeles Zoo. Shaunzi lost her longtime companion, Kara, who had to be put down recently after chronic osteo-arthritis issues. Chaffee Zoo CEO Scott Barton says it had always been the…… MORE
National Spelling Champ Honored in Sacramento
(KMJ) – The victory tour continues for 12-year old Ananya Vinay. The Fresno girl who won the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee was honored by both the California Assembly and Senate in Sacramento on Monday. Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) will be joined by his fellow Assemblymembers to honor the Spelling Bee winner with a resolution…… MORE
Honeybee Colony Numbers Increasing
The Department of Agriculture says the number of managed honey bee colonies has increased over the last decade. While recent public attention has focused largely on colony mortality trends, overall colony numbers have increased since 2006. USDA says the number of managed colonies has increased from roughly two million in 2006 to near 2.8…… MORE
Search Continues For Missing Elderly Madera Man
(KMJ) – Law enforcement in the city and county of Madera continue to search for a missing 85-year old man. An alert was issued Monday for Blas De Luna (pictured above). Officers say he was last seen near his home in the 300 block of Wilson Street in Madera. But he is known to walk…… MORE
City Council Approves New Lease Deal For Fresno Grizzlies
FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – The Fresno City Council agrees unanimously to a new lease deal at Chukchansi Park – setting up an ownership change for the Fresno Grizzlies. The City considers it a home run, an all-cash transaction that Mayor Lee Brand says he enthusiastically recommends. “This is a good deal for the City…… MORE
Poll: Health Costs Top Money Concerns of Americans
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The cost of health insurance is the largest financial concern in America, according to a new Gallup poll. 17 percent say medical care is their primary worry, which although below the all-time high of 19 percent a decade ago, is up 7 percentage points from 2013. The poll, which comes amid uncertainty…… MORE
Feds Say Controversial Twin Tunnels Plan Wouldn’t Harm Endangered Species
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday that the Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial twin tunnels proposal — contrary to claims by opponents — will not further endanger species. The plan calls for two 40-foot, 35-mile tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which would be used for bringing fresh water from the…… MORE
Floods Receding As Pine Flat Dam Reports Water Releases Down
KINGSBURG (KMJ) — The fight against flooding in Tulare County continues, with local and state agencies joining in the battle to repel the spread of the Kings River. But crews on scene report that the amount of water flowing downhill is receding. The Army Corps of Engineers reveals releases from Pine Flat Dam Monday morning…… MORE
West Nile Virus Found In Fresno County Mosquitos
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
