FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police catch three people accused of armed robbery in the Tower District. On August 2, 2016, just after midnight, police say a man’s wallet and cell phone was stolen at the corner of Wishon and Fern Avenues. The victim told police the three black males pointed a gun at him before…… MORE
West Coast Dockers Union to Consider Early Contract Negotiations
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which represents about 20,000 dock workers at 29 West Coast ports, will meet next week in San Francisco to decide whether to begin talks now on an extension of its contract with the Pacific Maritime Association. The pair signed a five-year contract in early 2015, retroactive to July…… MORE
Multiple Fatalities Reported on Highway 99 Tour Bus Accident
(KMJ) – At least five people are dead and several others injured after a tour bus slams into a pole on Highway 99 between Atwater and LIvingston. The accident happened just before 3:30 a.m. when the bus carrying about 30 people struck the pole. The CA Highway Patrol says that pole then flew into the…… MORE
Rabid Dead Bat Prompts Health Department Warning
FRESNO (KMJ) – A warning from the Fresno County Health Department after a dead bat tested positive for rabies. The infected bat was found in Downtown Fresno, on July 26th, near the corner of Van Ness and Merced Avenues. “Bats do on occasion have rabies, and it can be easily transmitted to a human being…… MORE
Local Law Enforcement Participating in National Night Out
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Local law enforcement will be participating in National Night Out Tuesday. The annual campaign aims to bolster police-community relations. Events include block parties, cookouts, and informational booths. Below is a list of events scheduled for Tuesday night in Fresno: · Inspiration Park (5770 W. Gettysburg Avenue), · Orchard Supply Hardware (5034…… MORE
WalletHub: CA Public Schools Among Worst in U.S.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s public school system is the 12th worst in the United States, according to a new WalletHub study. California ranks dead last, when it comes to student-teacher ratio. Reading and math test scores aren’t much better, with the state ranking 47th and 46th, respectively. Other factors considered were disciplinary incidents, dropout…… MORE
Poll: Internet Access Increasing in Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 84 percent of Californians have internet access at home; that’s up from 75 percent two years ago. According to a new Field Poll, the increase can be largely be attributed to the prevalence of smart phones. Most of those polled say they use the internet not only for networking and entertainment, but also…… MORE
Health Department: Rabid Bat Discovered in Downtown Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno County Health Department is warning residents to beware of rabid bats. A dead bat was found in Downtown Fresno last week, has and tested positive for rabies. Experts say you should never touch wild animals, dead or alive, because they can transmit potentially deadly diseases. … MORE
GMO Food Labeling Bill Signed into Law
The president signs into a law a bill that will change the way you look at food labels. The bill makes labeling of genetically modified ingredients in your food to be posted on package labels. According to the Washington Post, the law requires most food packages to carry a text label, a symbol or an…… MORE
Goose Fire Burns 2,020 Acres Near Prather
PRATHER, CA (KMJ) – A wild fire south of Prather has burned 2,000 acres and threatened 400 homes. The “Goose Fire” began Saturday afternoon, about 30 miles northeast of Fresno, along Highway 168. It’s now 30% contained. 3 homes have been destroyed by the blaze. Johnny Miller of Cal Fire says more than 1600 personnel are…… MORE
