FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If your goal is to live longer, the old advice of “eat more fruits and vegetables,” really works. According to new research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, if everyone ate 8 servings of fruits and veggies that are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber,7.8 million deaths could be…… MORE
CSU Community Advised To Call Campus PD If Asked About Immigration
LONG BEACH (KMJ) — The Chancellor of the CSU system says his team is “carefully examining” the latest memorandum from the White House on immigration. It comes after Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly issued documents to his department on Tuesday, which included the direction that anyone in the country illegally who has been charged, convicted,…… MORE
Study: Auto Safety Not Exclusive to Luxury Brands
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Although the latest technology and designs typically come in only luxury auto brands, the same can’t be said for safety and dependability. The latest J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study finds that some of today’s most reliable cars, are made by more affordable brands. The Toyota Camry and the Ford F-150, are among…… MORE
Report: More Job Seekers Becoming Entrepreneurs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The percentage of Americans turning to entrepreneurship has risen to the highest level in 12 quarters, according to a new Challenger, Gray and Christmas report. 7.4 percent of job seekers chose to start their own business, at the end of 2016. That’s the highest percentage, since the end of 2013. Analysts say…… MORE
DWR: 2017 Tracking To Be Wettest On Record
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -This year is tracking to be the wettest on record, according to the DWR. On march 1st, the Department of Water Resources will hold this winter’s third manual snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The Phillips Snow Course has been measured each winter since 1941, it’s one of hundreds…… MORE
February: Spay & Neuter Awareness Ahead Of Kitten Season
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. The Cathouse on the Kings animal sanctuary, just one of the animal rescue organizations seeing an uptick in the number of kittens says Spokesperson Beth Caffery. “It is right before the flood of cats and dogs having multiple litters throughout the year.” – Beth Caffery, Spokesperson, Cathouse on…… MORE
Fresno Co. GOP Alleges Voter Fraud – Registrar Of Voters Asks For Proof
FRESNO (KMJ) — Allegations of nationwide voter fraud are being supported by Fresno County Republican party, The group’s chairman Fred Vanderhoof says there’s a substantial amount of evidence around the country that ballots were being cast illegally, and he supports President Trump’s drive to investigate it. “This is going on pretty much throughout the country…… MORE
Book Donation Non-Profit Asks For Help After Break-In
FRESNO (KMJ) — Local non-profit ‘Reading Heart’ is asking for the community’s help to get back on track, after officials with the group reveal that they’ve been victim to a series of break-ins. “The first time they broke in, and we had some stuff stored. They were going through all the different boxes, just trying…… MORE
Groups Pen Letter Urging Lawmakers to Reject any Farm Bill Cuts
A letter spearheaded by the American Farm Bureau Federation asks lawmakers to reject any funding cuts in the next farm bill. More than 500 groups joined the letter that claims additional funding cuts would “hinder development and passage of the 2018 farm bill.” The last farm bill contributed $23 billion in savings to deficit…… MORE
Officials Optimistic: Oroville Dam Evacuation Warning May Be Lifted By Next Week
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Department of Water Resources updates efforts Tuesday, at the Oroville Dam. They called it their “last press conference” on the Oroville Dam, as DWR Officials return to regular methods of communication. Butte County Sheriff Korey Honea says they plan to have weekly calls with the Office of Emergency Services to understand…… MORE
