China Peak has gotten a little bit of snow so far and the resort will begin snow-making operations on Monday, 11/21. There’s no opening date set quite yet, but if the resort gets enough snowfall over the weekend – and can make some more next week – China Peak at the earliest could partially open…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Assurances are being sent to every person associated with California State University, to reassure them in the wake of the Presidential Election. In an open letter to faculty, staff, and students – Chancellor Timothy White says he can’t promise to make campuses sanctuaries to protect their community. “Indeed, my immediate concern is…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — State prosecutors have reached a $14 million settlement with British Petroleum, over violations in operating and maintaining underground storage tanks, at gas stations up and down California. Attorney General Kamala Harris alleges that BP flouted safety regulations for the tanks at hundreds of gas stations, over a 10-year period. That included tampering…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s widely thought that socializing provides a sense of happiness. However, according to a new study, that’s not necessarily true for those deemed highly intelligent. Researchers in Singapore and London say smarter people often more easily adjust to their surroundings, thus reducing the need for relationships with others. Their study found that…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Friends of the father and son who were killed at Shaver Lake over the weekend are rallying around the family to help them in their time of need. The incident on November 12th saw both Todd and Brayden Byers fall and lose their lives near the Shaver Rock area, on the northeast…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 8,000 phones have been smuggled into California prisons this year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Cell phones are worth about $1,000 on the inside, and have been used for everything from posting selfies, to coordinating escapes. In an effort to combat the problem,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Laws that bolster background checks and require permits to purchase firearms, have proven to be the most-effective means of reducing homicide rates. That’s according to a new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine. Researchers examined data from 1970 to this year. However, laws that ban assault…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The popular mannequin challenge has come to the offices of the City of Fresno. The viral trend has already swept in the likes of Hillary Clinton, Saturday Night Live, and Sesame Street. The stunt involves getting a group together and encouraging them all to remain still while a camera moves between the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Scientists at the Mayo Clinic have teamed up with analytics company Beyond Verbal, to explore using a person’s voice to detect heart disease. Previous research has suggested there are links between voice characteristics and neurological disorders, but this is the first to connect vocal biomarkers with heart disease. One expert is quoted…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Energy efficiency has become a strong marketing point, when it comes to selling real estate here in Fresno. Zillow.com reports the city ranks 3rd on its list of 100 cities, for the percentage of home listings with terms like “solar panel” and “wind power.” About 14 percent of Fresno homes are in…… MORE
