FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — While heavy rains are benefiting drought-stricken California, they’re also causing problems. Trees are toppling throughout the state. Dried-out palm trees, oaks, and sequoias have fallen in recent weeks, leading to at least 4 deaths. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is urging property owners to assess their trees, which may have…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 150 American fast-food companies have vowed to increase the nutritional value of their kids’ menu, with a 2011 National Restaurant Association initiative. The promised changes include calorie reductions, less saturated fat, and lower sodium. However, according to a new study by Harvard researchers, no significant changes have been made since…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Studies have shown that a person’s perceived attractiveness affects their academic performance, popularity, income, and even punishment. However, according to new research published in the Journal of Public Economics, there’s also a correlation between attractiveness, and an individual’s politics. Those considered more conservative, tend to be better-looking; that conclusion was drawn from…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The quality of critical medical care for children can be negatively impacted, by disrespectful treatment of staff by family members. Published in the Journal of Pediatrics, a new study says medical teams in a neonatal intensive care unit, made worse decisions during simulated emergency scenarios, when they had been treated rudely. However,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Exercising, even if not as often of for as long as recommended, still lowers your risk of dying over the next decade or so, compared to never breaking a sweat. That’s among the findings of new research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Experts say packing workouts into 1 or 2 sessions per…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new report from the Department of Housing and Community Development confirms the notion of vast unaffordability. While the Bay Area and Southern California are significantly tighter than the Central Valley, housing and homeownership remain a problem statewide. Nearly a third of renters spend more than half of their income on a…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — There’s seemingly no shortage of lists these days, in which Fresno ranks at or near the bottom. However, according to government finance watchdog Truth in Accounting, Fresno is second among America’s 50 largest cities, when it comes low taxpayer burdens for public employee benefits. While many government entities are struggling to fund…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — “Indy” was reported missing Friday morning from the Parlier Police Department. A reward was also offered for the 9-year-old German Shepherd’s return. However, Friday afternoon, Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies discovered Indy, near Mendocino and Industrial, deceased. Spokesman Tony Botti tells KMJ News that investigators are trying to determine whether Indy escaped, or…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, a woman’s exposure to secondhand smoke prior to conception, can harm her baby once she becomes pregnant. An experiment on lab rats shows that tobacco smoke can impact fetal brain development, at even the earliest of stages. The areas affected include learning, memory, and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s logical to conclude that parents’ dietary and exercise habits can affect their children’s physical health. However, according to a new study, parental obesity may also be linked to developmental delays. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health, say the weight of a mother or father could affect social, problem-solving, and fine…… MORE
