Yearly Archives: 2017

Violent Crime Down In Fresno: Police Chief Dyer

Violent Crime Down In Fresno: Police Chief Dyer

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police reporting a reduction in violent crime in the city. In July, Fresno Police rolled out a strategy to address the impact of violent crime in the city, by apprehending domestic violence suspects quickly – 72 hours after they’ve offended, targeting gang members and vagrants and the most wanted. Police…MORE

CA Parents Urged to Ensure Students Have Mandatory Vaccines

CA Parents Urged to Ensure Students Have Mandatory Vaccines

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — As students in the Golden State are returning to school, the California Department of Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their children have received their vaccines. Public schools students are required by law to be vaccinated against preventable diseases. Only students with a medical waiver can be exempted from the…MORE

“No Rush” In Search For New Fresno Unified Superintendent

“No Rush” In Search For New Fresno Unified Superintendent

FRESNO (KMJ) — With the new school year fast approaching, Fresno Unified School Board President Brooke Ashjian says there is no rush to find a new superintendent before the kids go back to class. “We’re in a rush to do the right thing,” reveals Ashjian. “To make the right pick, but we’re in no rush…MORE

California Almond Producers Top Users of Pollination Services

  The Department of Agriculture says almond growers were the top users of pollination services in 2016. Farmers growing crops that depend on pollination can rely on wild pollinators in the area or pay beekeepers to provide honeybees or other managed bees, such as the blue orchard bee. In 2016, U.S. farmers paid $354 million…MORE

Fallen California Firefighter Brent Witham Honored

Fallen California Firefighter Brent Witham Honored

[Photo: USFS] Two large condolence cards have been created for for fallen California firefighter Brent Witham. The 29 year old from Mentone was part of a hotshot team, and was killed by a falling tree on August 2nd while fighting a blaze in Montana. [Photo:RenoFS] On Monday, his body was brought home from San Bernardino’s…MORE

Wells Fargo Insurance Scandal Prompts State Investigation

Wells Fargo Insurance Scandal Prompts State Investigation

FRESNO (KMJ) — The State of California is now investigating Wells Fargo, after the company publicly admitted that it had forced extra insurance on some of its auto-loan customers who already had coverage. In a news release, the company apologized for its actions and promised to rectify the situation for impacted customers (click here to…MORE

“Business As Usual” At Gar Tootelian Following Massive Weekend Fire

“Business As Usual” At Gar Tootelian Following Massive Weekend Fire

REEDLEY (KMJ) — It’s “business as usual” at Gar Tootelian, following a devastating weekend fire at the Reedley facility. The blaze left the shop area of the site charred and flattened. Crews were called to the Fresno County intersection of Crawford and South Avenues Sunday, to find the flames taking hold. “Right now the shop…MORE