Category Archives: Local News

A Link Between Sleep and Sugar Consumption?

A Link Between Sleep and Sugar Consumption?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The less sleep you get, the more likely you are to consume a greater number of sugary beverages. According to a large UC San Francisco study, people who get 5 or fewer hours a rest each night, drink 21 percent more sugary and caffeinated drinks. However, it’s not clear whether sodas, coffee,…MORE

Fighting Human Slave Trade With Coffee & Chocolate

Fighting Human Slave Trade With Coffee & Chocolate

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Fighting the slave trade by eating coffee and chocolate… Human trafficking is a problem that exists right here in the Valley. Jessica Pittman, the Associate Director of the Central Valley Justice Coalition, says they are raising awareness and money to fight slavery with a coffee and chocolate soiree. “People often don’t think…MORE

Funeral Held For Sergeant Who Died After Accidental Shooting

Funeral Held For Sergeant Who Died After Accidental Shooting

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy, killed after an accidental shooting last month, has been laid to rest. Those who knew the late Sergeant Rod Lucas paid their respects to the man described as a “superhero” inside Fresno’s Peoples Church Wednesday morning. “There’s a quote on the National Police Officers Memorial in Washington…MORE

Fresno Moves Closer To Having An Aquarium

Fresno Moves Closer To Having An Aquarium

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  Fresno is moving closer to having an aquarium. A major milestone on the way to bringing fish to Fresno, the grading work was completed in September at the site along Highway 99 by the San Joaquin River. “We’ve been preparing the site for the first building on the Fresno Aquarium property,…MORE

Pepperdine University: Majority of Small Business Owners Stressed by the Election

Pepperdine University: Majority of Small Business Owners Stressed by the Election

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 75 percent of American small business owners are concerned, about the impact this election may have on their companies. According to a new Pepperdine University survey, 66 percent believe Republican candidate Donald Trump will be more supportive on tax issues, with a slightly smaller percentage saying he’d be better when…MORE

Gallup: Trump, Clinton Least-Liked in Poll’s History

Gallup: Trump, Clinton Least-Liked in Poll’s History

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Whichever candidate wins, will have the label of least-liked president in recent decades. According to the latest Gallup poll, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have the worst images of any major candidate, since the mid-50s. 61 percent of Americans are said to have a negative view of Trump. 52 percent have an…MORE

USC: Clinton, Trump Using Bots to Generate Positive Support on Twitter

USC: Clinton, Trump Using Bots to Generate Positive Support on Twitter

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new USC study, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been using software bots, to generate significant support on Twitter. However, researchers says Trump has used the bots more heavily to generate positive content. 20 million tweets sent out between Sept. 16 and Oct. 21 were written by only…MORE

Survey Examines Link Between Cars and Politics

Survey Examines Link Between Cars and Politics

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Examining the characteristics of drivers, based on their political beliefs. That’s the purpose of the 2016 Election and Cars Survey, conducted by swapalease.com. When it comes to the car that best matches their personality, Democrats chose Tesla. Republicans, on the other hand, picked the Corvette. As for which cars their presidential candidate…MORE

Family of FSO Sgt. Killed in Accidental Shooting Releases Statement

Family of FSO Sgt. Killed in Accidental Shooting Releases Statement

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The family of Sgt. Rod Lucas, The Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant killed when a colleague’s gun accidentally went off, has released a statement thanking the community for its support. “I’m so thankful for all the prayers and support we have received from the community. I am humbled and blessed. I want…MORE

‘Helping Hams’ Campaign To Feed The Hungry Has Begun

‘Helping Hams’ Campaign To Feed The Hungry Has Begun

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State’s ‘Helping Hams’ campaign is now on. The effort, which is now in its fourth year, is to raise money to buy enough seasonal student-produced hams for those in need. “This year our goal is 230 hams, right around $7000”, explains dean for Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and…MORE