FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Vitamin D has been noted for its role in preventing and treating bone health issues. High-dose supplements have also been considered beneficial for heart disease prevention. However, according to a new study in JAMA Cardiology, Vitamin D supplements appear to do virtually nothing for heart health. Researchers examined 5,000 adults between the…… MORE
Strange Noises Lead Homeowner To Surprising Discovery
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Strange noises lead a homeowner to a surprising discovery. You’ve heard of bats in the belfry… How about cats in the attic? “We got a call from a homeowner who was hearing meowing sounds faintly – and asked for some help and advice and come to find out they were most…… MORE
Railroad Fatalities Up In California – “Safety Train” Pulls In To Help
FRESNO (KMJ) — The “Safety Train” makes an appearance in Fresno – to bring home just how dangerous railroads can be. “California leads the nation in railroad fatalities,” reveals Director of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Brian Schmidt. “It’s becoming worse and worse as the state grows. People just need to understand that they…… MORE
Murder-Suicide Shooting at San Bernardino School
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Report Says Retired Yosemite Supervisor Belittled Employees
(KMJ) – A new report from the Interior Department inspector general details the allegations made against the former Superintendent of Yosemite National Park, Don Neubacher. The report says that more than half of the 71 employees interviewed witnessed former Superintendent Neubacher undermine a team member’s competence or performance. Neubacher allegedly ridiculed employees, calling their ideas “dopey”…… MORE
Tulare County Sheriff Hopes Ring Helps ID Murder Victim
(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office hopes a ring helps them identify a murder victim. The ring is a gold snake found on a female victim’s finger. The Tulare County Sheriff’s department hopes someone recognizes it and comes forward to claim ties to the victim. Her body was found in an orchard on Road…… MORE
Traditional Independence Day Fireworks Show Needs Your Help
CLOVIS (KMJ) — A long standing Central Valley 4th of July tradition may come to an end unless organizers can find enough financial support. The ‘Freedom Fest’ fireworks show is approaching its 18th year inside Clovis High’s Lamomica Stadium, but those in charge of ensuring the night sky is lit up are concerned that there…… MORE
USDA: Agriculture a $992 Billion Economic Factor
Data by the Department of Agriculture shows agriculture and agriculture-related industries contributed $992 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product in 2015, a 5.5-percent share, the most recent USDA statistics. The output of America’s farms contributed $136.7 billion of this sum, about one percent of GDP. USDA says the overall contribution of the agriculture…… MORE
Fresno State Lecturer Tweets “Trump Must Hang”, Firestorm Erupts
(KMJ) A Fresno State lecturer is under fire for his fiery, and possibly criminal, tweets toward President Trump. The social media firestorm erupted Friday night after a series of tweets from Prof. Lars Maischak, apparently calling for the assassination of the 45th President of the US, were picked up and posted by conservative websites. The…… MORE
ISIS Attacks Egyptian Christian Churches on Palm Sunday
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