FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Hillary Clinton is the leading choice among millennaials. However, that doesn’t mean they lean further to the left, than the same age group of prior generations. A new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, shows that a larger percentage of millennials are identifying as conservative, than baby boomers and genXers…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Even with the increase in alternative transportation options, Americans are spending an average of 7 work weeks each year behind the wheel of a car or truck. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, US drivers traveled more than 2.4 trillion miles last year. The foundation’s latest survey found that men log…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Electronic medical records were intended to simply the tasks of doctors. However, new research — largely funded by the American Medical Association — shows that physicians spend nearly half of their time performing administrative tasks, as opposed to having face-to-face time with patients. Electronic records require doctors to take adequate notes, so that…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Thong Vang, the suspect in last weekend’s jailhouse shooting that critically wounded two correctional officers, made his first court appearance Thursday morning. However, his arraignment was delayed until September 15th. On Wednesday, the Fresno County District Attorney filed two counts of attempted murder against the 37 year old convicted rapist. Vang is accused…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite being home to some of the most prominent hospitals and doctors in the world, California ranks below average, when examining several aspects of healthcare. According to WalletHub, the state ranks 26th overall. When it comes to the rate of physicians who accept Medicare, California ranks 48th. Among other aspects for which the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Get ready for the needle. Federal health officials are urging doctors to offer only flu shots this year, saying the easy-to-use nasal spray vaccine, isn’t as effective. FluMist, which has accounted for about a third of pediatric vaccinations in recent years, hasn’t guarded against certain influenza strains. Scientists say the reason isn’t clear…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A federal judge has signed off on an $86 million settlement, in a lawsuit filed by the Golden State against German automaker Volkswagen. It accused VW of false advertising and unfair business practices, as it sold diesel vehicles that cheated on emissions tests. The bulk of the money will be used to reimbursement…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 70 percent of what’s spent on healthcare in the Golden State this year, will be covered by taxpayers. The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research attributes the large figure to the significant expansion Medi-Cal. Nationwide, about 45 percent of healthcare expenditures are covered by the public, according to federal data, although some believe…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — S&P Global Ratings is urging California state leaders to do a better job of preparing for the next economic slowdown. Their latest report outlines a simulated stress test, which aims to determine just how prepared a state is for a loss of revenue. California ranks among the worst in the nation, when it…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If a bill making its way to the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown is signed into law, background checks would be required for drivers of ride-sharing companies, such and Uber and Lyft. The Calif. Public Utilities Dept. currently regulates those services, but doesn’t mandate criminal background checks. The measure aims to protect passengers…… MORE
