FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CareerCast is out with its list of the worst and best professions for 2017, when it comes to stress. The least-stressful gigs are said to be medical sonographer, information security analyst, and university professor. They generally pay well, and have positive growth outlooks. But, don’t be surprised if you see a police…… MORE
Fears About Trump Presidency Addressed By Fresno State President
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State President Joseph Castro has officially welcomed staff to a new semester. “I hope that you had an opportunity to refresh and renew during the holiday season, with your friends and with your family,” began Castro. He cited high enrollment and graduation rates, and highlighted the affordability of studying at the…… MORE
Trailer Home at Address Set For Snyder Burns Down
SQUAW VALLEY, CA (KMJ) – A trailer in Squaw Valley has burned down. The fire occurred at the same address of a home that Jeffrey Snyder – who has 5 felony convictions, including sexual contact with underage victims – was set to be placed in. Previously, Snyder was to live in a northwest Fresno home.…… MORE
Suspect in Police Pursuit Dies in Crash
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A suspect fleeing from Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies dies after crashing his car into a light pole. Deputies say they tried to pull over 32-year-old Eric Willis for speeding at Bullard and Palm on Wednesday night around 11pm. Willis allegedly sped off only to run a stoplight at Bullard and West…… MORE
American Eggs Heading to South Korea
The United States is shipping near three million eggs to South Korea to help the nation cope with its worst-ever bird flu epidemic. South Korea’s two major airlines will each carry 100 metric tons of eggs to South Korea, according to Reuters. That equals out to be roughly 2.98 million eggs. The first batch…… MORE
Fresno’s Poverello House Wants You To Help “Raise The Roof”
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno’s Poverello house needs your help to “Raise The Roof” on its latest project. Officials at the Downtown Fresno site are looking for a total of $2.5 million to build a new food warehouse. “We just finished the quiet phase of our campaign, we spoke with a lot of our private donors,”…… MORE
Trio of Lottery Scratcher Thieves Sought by Detectives
(KMJ) – Property Crimes Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office need your help to identify three people connected to burglaries and the theft of lottery scratcher tickets. Between December 16th -23rd, thieves hit three times, choosing small convenience stores on the outskirts of Fresno County. Deputies say two men and a woman were captured on…… MORE
More Trees Falling Amid Heavy Rains
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — While heavy rains are benefiting drought-stricken California, they’re also causing problems. Trees are toppling throughout the state. Dried-out palm trees, oaks, and sequoias have fallen in recent weeks, leading to at least 4 deaths. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is urging property owners to assess their trees, which may have…… MORE
Study: Fast-Food Companies Haven’t Made Significant Changes, Despite Promises
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 150 American fast-food companies have vowed to increase the nutritional value of their kids’ menu, with a 2011 National Restaurant Association initiative. The promised changes include calorie reductions, less saturated fat, and lower sodium. However, according to a new study by Harvard researchers, no significant changes have been made since…… MORE
Taco Bell Launches Taco with Fried Chicken Shell
(KMJ) Taco Bell is going nationwide in two weeks with what its calling the “Naked Chicken Chalupa”. It’s a taco with a shell made entirely out of…fried chicken. The fast food chain says the shell is made up of all-white meat seasoned chicken and the rest of the taco is packed with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar…… MORE
