FRESNO (KMJ) — The rain due in the Central Valley this week, is actually adding to what’s already a record-breaking year. “In the Fresno area so far this is the wettest start to the water year, which begins on October 1st, since 1997,” explains National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Rowe. He says we’ve received some…… MORE
GMO Labeling Law May Avoid Executive Order on Regulations
The national GMO labeling law passed by Congress may avoid the Donald Trump administration executive order against government regulations. The executive order calls for two regulations to be removed from the books for every regulation enacted in 2017. As Politico speculates, the GMO labeling law would be exempt from the order because it’s not…… MORE
Fresno Man Shot in Face, Flips Car on Highway 41
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A Fresno man is recovering after being shot in the face, and crashing his car on Highway 41. Fresno Police Lieutenant Joe Gomez tells KMJ News it happened around 2:30 Monday afternoon, near near Platt and Kalish. Gomez says the shooting stemmed from a dispute, and not gang affiliation.… MORE
New Scam Claims Victims Owe Thousands to “USB Recovery Department”
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A phony letter from the “USB Recovery Department” and the “Department of Enforcement,” claims recipients owe thousands of dollars, and threatens victims with intent to levy. One woman tells the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that the fraudulent document, had her correct date of birth, and Social Security number. The fraudsters also used…… MORE
Yale: More Teens Switching from E-Cigs to “Dripping”
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Electronic cigarettes have been at the center of controversy, given the lack of data about the long-term impacts. Increasing use among teens has led to numerous regulations. Now, researchers at Yale warn that young people are turning to “dripping.” Instead of using a cartridge of juice and a wick that goes to…… MORE
Vidak: Bill Protecting Undocumented Presents “Real And Present Danger”
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — A Central Valley State Senator publicly opposes a bill which would stop local law enforcement from referring undocumented immigrants to federal agents. Those against the Senate Bill 54, proposed by Senate President pro-Tempore Kevin De León, fear it would turn California into a sanctuary state. “Families in the undocumented community are particularly…… MORE
Fresno PD: 4 Month Old Girl Accidentally Suffocates In Bed
FRESNO, CA ( KMJ ) – A four month old child died Monday morning in Northwest Fresno in what police believe was an accident. It was just after 9:30a.m. when Fresno Police received a call of a child not breathing. Lt. Joe Gomez says it happened at the Apple Creek Apartment Complex, on the 4700…… MORE
Executive Order Suspended – Los Banos Family Reunited
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Los Banos family separated due to a presidential executive order are now back together. Arriving at San Francisco International Sunday night, Ahmed Ali and his 12 year old daughter Eman have officially made it into the United States. But the journey took far longer than expected. Ahmed Ali had flown to…… MORE
GMO Labeling Bill Facing Uphill Battle
The GMO labeling bill passed by Congress last year faces an uncertain future. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard passed by Congress last year preempts a patchwork of state laws mandating labeling of food products containing genetically modified organisms. The law set a deadline for the Department of Agriculture to release rules for complying…… MORE
Pats Win Super Bowl 51 in Historic Comeback
Houston (CNN) For the first time, a Super Bowl needed overtime, and for the fifth time, the New England Patriots are Super Bowl champions. This time, it took the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history to do it, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 at NRG Stadium in Houston in Super Bowl LI. Tom Brady became…… MORE
