FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The 2016 Most Endangered Jobs report is out. The top gigs to avoid if you’re seeking a long career, according to CareerCast.com, are word processor, mail carrier, and meter reader. However, it doesn’t stop there; other jobs with less than ideal prospects are computer programmer, radio DJ, reporter, and broadcaster. Aaron Abeytia…… MORE
Arnold: Anti-Trump Voters Need to “Stop Whining”
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – New “Celebrity Apprentice” host Arnold Schwarzenegger told Americans who did not support Donald Trump need to “stop whining” and get behind the president-elect. “Now he’s elected, and now it is very important that we all support the president, and that we all come together and we stop whining and it becomes…… MORE
USDA Announces GIPSA Farmer Fair Practices Rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, known as GIPSA, announced updated regulations that propose protections against retaliatory practices against livestock producers. The Farmer Fair Practices Rules are comprised of an interim final rule and two proposed rules. The interim final rule will establish that it is not necessary to demonstrate…… MORE
Fresno Fire Demonstrates Intensity Of Christmas Tree Fires
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Fire Dept. and PG&E respond to thousands of home fires every year, including many during the holiday season. Nationwide, fire departments are called to an average of 250 structure fires caused by Christmas trees, with home fires and electrical accidents typically increasing during winter months. Holiday hazards can be…… MORE
Report: More Than 1 Billion Yahoo! Accounts Hacked
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Sunnyvale-based company says it believes hackers have stolen data from more than 1 billion accounts. The alleged breach is said have happened in August 2013, and is different from the one it revealed in September of this year, which affected 500 million accounts. The stolen information includes names, e-mail addresses, phone…… MORE
Trial Set for Oakhurst Murder Suspect
(KMJ) Trial has been set for an Oakhurst man accused of a brutal murder. Madera County prosecutors say George Taylor-Windsor went on a violent rampage while riding in a pickup truck traveling down Hwy 41 in November. The District Attorney says the 26 year old stabbed 23 year old Jessica Nelson to death and left…… MORE
CA’s 10-Day Waiting Period for Gun Purchases Upheld
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Fresno U.S. District Court’s decision, and upheld the 10-day waiting period for new firearms purchases. Justices say the law does not violate the 2nd Amendment, and is a reasonable precaution. The Golden State has had waiting period for gun purchases since 1923.…… MORE
Trump Ag Advisors Scoff at Heitkamp Talk
Agriculture advisers for President-Elect Donald Trump don’t want North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp as Agriculture Secretary. While Heitkamp has sided with agriculture and Republicans at times, Trump’s agriculture allies consider Heitkamp a snub against Trump’s network of rural supporters. Politico over the weekend reported Heitkamp topped the list to head USDA, but Trump’s…… MORE
Brown Wants A Ban On Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters Off California
FRESNO (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown is asking President Obama to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in waters off California. In a letter sent to The White House on Tuesday, Brown requested that the coast be withdrawn from new federal leasing agreements. “California is blessed with hundreds of miles of spectacular coastline,…… MORE
Operation Santa Claus Travels to Valley Children’s Hospital
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Operation Santa Claus Travels to Valley Children’s Hospital spreading some early Christmas cheer. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and almost two dozen of her “elves” visited young patients and their families who are spending their holidays at Valley Children’s Hospital. Sheriff Mims and her staff members distributed toys on Tuesday, December13th to…… MORE
