FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Joint Legislative Audit Committee has approved an audit, looking into the suicide prevention and reduction policies at prisons throughout the state. The suicide rate among prisoners at the Institution for Women, during an 18-month period from 2014 to 2015, was 8 times the national average, and 5 times that for…… MORE
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Study: The More You Read The Longer You May Live
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Bookworms appear to live longer than those who don’t spend much time reading. Yale University researchers tracked more than 3,600 hundred people older than 50 for 12 years. They were divided into three groups: non-readers, those who read more than 3.5 hours per week, and those who read less than that. Those who…… MORE
Americans Taking Less Vacation Time, Using What They Do For Unrelated Activities
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More Americans are using at least a portion of their vacation time for activities unrelated to vacation, such as running errands or sleeping. A new Wakefield Research survey finds that more than 70 percent of working adults, take at least one vacation day a year to stay in bed, and about 40…… MORE
PG&E Found Guilty of Obstructing Investigators
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — PG&E has found guilty by a federal jury of obstructing investigators, after the deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion 6 years ago, which killed 8 people and destroyed 38 homes. Prosecutors say the San Francisco-based utility misled the feds, about the standard it was using to identify high-risk pipelines. PG&E claimed its employees did…… MORE
UC Davis Chancellor Resigns Following Investigation into Dishonesty, Policy Violations
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi is stepping down, following an independent investigation, revealing poor judgement, dishonesty, and violations of policy. University of California President Janet Napolitano placed Katehi on administrative leave earlier this year, facing intense scrutiny over her use of university resources. Katehi accepted a six-figure seat before receiving the okay from…… MORE
CDC: Obesity Rates Still Rising
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average American is 15 pounds heavier and not any taller, compared to 20 years ago. That’s according to the CDC, which says the average weight for men has risen from 181 lbs. to 196 lbs.; women have gone from 152 lbs. to 169 lbs. Meanwhile, girls are about 7 pounds heavier than…… MORE
VIDEO: Pokémon Go Getting Some Love from the State
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Using your phone behind the wheel is illegal in the Golden State. However, there may be a solution for drivers wanting to play Pokémon Go. CalTrans has established Pokestops at roadside rest areas. The agency operates more than 50 roadside rest areas along the highway system, offering drivers a place to safely…… MORE
Calif. Export Trade Takes a Hit
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California exporters ended the fiscal year with $14.6 billion worth of merchandise shipped. That’s down 3 percent from June of 2015, according to Beacon Economics. Weaker prices for exporters, and a strengthening U.S. dollar that is making goods more expensive, are among the factors responsible. However, the Golden State is doing a bit…… MORE
BBB: Millennials Most Susceptible to Scams
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — We’ve heard countless stories about the elderly falling prey to fradusters, often losing substantial sums of money. However, according to the Better Business Bureau, those most susceptible to scams are millennials. Researchers say many millennials tend to have what they call an “optimism bias,” and live under the illusion that they’re invulnerable. Those…… MORE
Calif. to Draft Guidelines for Lane-Splitting
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Lane-splitting, the practice of passing other vehicles on a motorcycle by riding between them along the painted line, has been a gray area in the Golden State. It’s not been deemed legal or illegal. However, last year when the CHP published safe strategies on lane-splitting, there were complaints that the agency should not…… MORE
