FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Auditor Elaine Howle is criticizing the foster care system, for prescribing psychotropic drugs, in quantities and dosages that exceed state guidelines. Howle’s latest report adds that counties, have failed to follow up the with prescribing doctors. Nearly 12% of the more than 79,000 foster children in California were given psychotropic drugs, during…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Studying is an integral part of education. However, trying to squeeze it all in the night before an exam, is likely not the most effective method. According to new research published in the journal Psychological Science, sleeping between study sessions, makes it easier to retain what you’ve learned, and relearn what you’ve forgotten.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California is the state with the most debt per capita. The latest data from the fed shows the figure is now above $67,000. According to a new GOBankingRates survey, debt is the leading cause of financial stress among Californians. The majority of that balance is from mortgages, followed by student and auto loans.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — $53.6 billion. According to The Road Improvement Program, that’s how much drivers in the Golden State pay each year, for congested roads and deteriorating conditions. The latest data shows that rough roads are to blame for more than $18 billion in repair costs, wasted fuel, and premature tire wear. Congestion-related delays are responsible for…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County lost 4,800 jobs for the month of July. Government saw the largest decline, followed by educational and health services, along with trade and transportation. However, manufacturing experienced an increase in employment. The county’s jobless rate was up only slightly, to 9.3 percent. Merced, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties saw a drop…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Harley Davidson has been slapped with a $12 million fine by the EPA. The government is accusing the motorcycle maker of selling hundreds of thousands of illegal super tuners, which cause the bikes to emit more pollutants. In addition, the Milwaukee-based manufacturer is accused of building more than 12,000 bikes, that were not…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Legislation addressing the thousands of homeowners and tenants impacted by the severe shortage of water unanimously clearing the California State Senate. The measure’s co-author, Hanford Republican Andy Vidak, says it would “authorize the State Water Resources Control Board to use funding appropriated from the Budget Act, to provide low-interest loans and grant programs…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new UCLA study, Latinos age at a slower pace than other ethic groups. Despite seeing higher rates of diabetes, Latinos in the U.S. live an average of 3 years longer than Caucasians, with a life expectancy of 82 years. Researchers add that the blood and brain tissue of men appear…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Staying in bed a little longer could help in avoiding sickness. According to University of Cambridge researchers, viruses appear to be 10 times more dangerous if you’re infected in the morning. Mice infected with either influenza or herpes in the morning had 10 times higher viral levels, compared to those infected in the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 74 percent of California voters say they support Proposition 56, which would increase cigarette taxes by $2 a pack. That’s according to a new UC Berkeley survey, which also finds that 65 percent of voters back Proposition 55, which would extend the higher income tax rates for those earning more than…… MORE
