SAN FRANCISCO — (CNN) An Air Canada flight attempting to land at San Francisco International Airport nearly touched down on a taxiway crowded with planes on Friday night, the FAA said in a statement. Air Canada Flight 759, a 146-seat Airbus A320, was cleared to land on Runway 28R, but the pilot “inadvertently” lined up…… MORE
‘All Rise’ for the New Face of Baseball
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Former Fresno State slugger Aaron Judge has turned into the new face of America’s pastime. The Yankees rookie and Home Run Derby champ leads MLB with 30 home runs. [van id=”tv/2017/07/11/sports-aaron-judge-mlb-coy-wire.cnn”]… MORE
Trade Retaliation Worries Ag Groups
18 agriculture groups representing the majority of production agriculture sent a letter to the Trump administration recommending it avoid placing restrictions on steel and aluminum imports. The groups are worried that such a move would negatively impact U.S. food and agriculture exports. The groups said in the letter that, “the aftermath of those restrictions could…… MORE
More FUSD Employees Affected in Identity Breach
(KMJ) – More Fresno Unified District employees have been targeted for identity theft. Last week, Gilroy Police arrested three suspects for alleged identity theft. The suspects were allegedly in possession of the personal information for more than 50 employees from Fresno Unified. Clovis Police said on Tuesday that 34 year-old Monica Macias and 29 year-old…… MORE
Study: Lumosity Brain Games Don’t Improve Cognitive Function
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — You may remember these TV and internet ads for Lumosity games, which claimed that customers’ would perform better on the job, and preserve mental capacity. According to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania, those claims are largely unfounded. Participants were given so-called intense Lumosity training 5 times a week for…… MORE
Kings River to Re-Open in Tulare County
(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announces the Kings River will open for recreational activities this Friday, July 14th. The Sheriff’s Office warns that high flows have moved sand bars into new places, causing significant changes to the channel. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says they are monitoring the Kings River as well, but…… MORE
Services Begin For Poverello House Founder “Papa Mike”
[Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Services started Tuesday for Poverello House founder “Papa Mike,” who passed away July 5th at the age of 73. Michael Lee McGarvin was know affectionately as “Papa Mike,” and at his visitation service, Tuesday, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, his gift of love for those most in need was…… MORE
Auto Thief on His Way to Court Arrested in Stolen Truck
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Dinuba man on his way to Fresno Superior Court on Tuesday was arrested for driving a stolen pickup truck. 52 year old Timothy Lane was driving to court to make an appearance on a previous auto theft case. He was expected to take a plea deal and receive a few years…… MORE
Fresno Sheriff’s Office Warns About Phone Scam
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office again warning residents about phone scams. A man claiming to be from Sheriff’s Office is threatening to arrest people for supposedly failing to appear in court. “They issue a a badge number, they say they are from the Warrants & Citation Unit” which we don’t actually…… MORE
Bulldog Judge Wins MLB Home Run Derby
(KMJ) – Former Fresno State Bulldog Aaron Judge blew away the competition at the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night. The New York Yankee outfielder hit 47 homers in all on his way to the title. In the final round, Judge took down Miguel Sano of the Twins, eclipsing his 10 homers with a…… MORE
