FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A campaign seeking to overturn a half-dozen major California gun control laws approved earlier this year, has failed to collect enough signatures to get its initiative on the November ballot. According to the Secretary of State’s office, Veto Gunmageddon only collected 166,000 signatures, which is less than half of what they needed. Some…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The theory that body cameras improve relationships between police officers and citizens is getting more support. A new University of Cambridge study, which examined departments in the U.K. and U.S., finds that when body cams are used, complaints filed against officers decline by more than 90 percent. Researchers recommend that cameras be switched…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Over the past five years, U.S. teens have been involved in nearly 14,000 fatal crashes. According to AAA, more than 4,200 of those accidents involved speeding. A recent survey of driving instructors, finds that a lack of parental involvement is responsible for today’s young drivers’ making more mistakes behind the wheel. The other…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — For years, adults have been advised to drink 8 glasses of water per day. However, new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, shows that may not be necessary. Experts say everybody’s water intake needs are different, and just drinking water when you feel thirsty is likely sufficient. Drinking…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to Gallup, 54 percent of Americans feel the federal government is doing too many things, which should be left to citizens and private businesses. About 41 percent believe the government needs to do more, to solve the issues of the day. Pollsters say these results have changed little over the past 25…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Some may argue that life has become more hectic over the past several decades. However, that doesn’t necessarily appear to be negatively impacting parental involvement, according to a new study looking at figures dating back to the 60s. Researchers say the Journal of Marriage and Family that mothers and fathers in 10 of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is experiencing the highest number of deaths related to opioid addictions in the country. According to a new report from the Senate Committee on Finance, more than 90 percent of those addicted to prescription painkillers, are unable to get the treatment they need. The bureau says while that’s an improvement…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Police departments in the Golden State are employing 7 percent fewer officers, compared to the year prior to the Great Recession. According to the FBI, California cities had more than 40,000 officers in 2008, but only around 37,000 in 2015. Meanwhile, California’s population has grown in recent years, leading to a decline in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Central Valley Water Project has begun the new water year with 4.9 million acre-feet, in a half-dozen key reservoirs. According to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, that’s 82 percent of the 15-year average annual carryover. The bureau says while that’s an improvement over last year, significant challenges remain. The Golden State is officially…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Adults under the age of 35, most of whom are from the Millennial generation, are more likely to be saving for their children’s college education, than those from Generation X or the Baby Boomer generation. According to Sallie Mae, Millennials, who are burdened by the extreme costs of tuition, don’t want their kids…… MORE
