Category Archives: Local News

Study: Touchscreen Use Linked to Lack of Sleep in Children
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Parents who give their children a smartphone, tablet, or other device with a touchscreen, are likely depriving them of sleep. According to researchers at Birbeck Universit...
Cumulus Media Apr 17, 2017

Four Central Valley Robotics Teams Heading To 2017 FIRST Championships
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Four Central Valley robotics teams are heading to a big competition in Texas. “We’re living out our dreams of becoming engineers in technology and science.” ...
Cumulus Media Apr 17, 2017

Former Central Unified Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Charges
[Photo: Fresno County Sheriff’s Department] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A former Central Unified- West Campus teacher in court Monday morning, on sex charges. 40 year-old Michael Dean Morton...
Cumulus Media Apr 17, 2017

Security Guard Gunned Down At Fresno Motel 6
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -A Security Guard Is gunned down Friday morning, during a shooting at a Motel 6 at Blackstone and Ashlan. Chief Jerry Dyer says a female checked into the motel and was visited by a ma...
Cumulus Media Apr 14, 2017

Zoo-Hospital Partnership Begins With A Meeting Of Giraffes
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Chaffee Zoo announces a partnership with Valley Children’s Hospital. The three year deal, revealed Friday morning, will initially see the medical center sponsoring th...
Cumulus Media Apr 14, 2017

CalPERS Seeks to Maintain Controversial Investments
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Public Employees Retirement System says it’s concerned about pending legislation, which would pressure the $310 billion fund to divest from certain pr...
Cumulus Media Apr 12, 2017

HSR Forcing Fresno Rescue Mission Off Downtown Land
FRESNO (KMJ) — Ongoing High Speed Rail construction is forcing the Fresno Rescue Mission to give up one of its buildings. The non-profit announced Wednesday morning that the site at 310 G Street...
Cumulus Media Apr 12, 2017

Central Valley Hospitals Judged In National Safety Grade
FRESNO (KMJ) — A nationwide review of hospitals reveals some interesting results about medical care in the Central Valley. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade gave an “A” rating to Do...
Cumulus Media Apr 12, 2017

FPPC Proposes Fines Against Calif. Pot Legalization Opponents
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fair Political Practices Commission has proposed fines of almost $10,000, against two committees who sought to defeat the legalization of recreational marijuana in Cal...
Cumulus Media Apr 11, 2017

More Arson Charges For Former Edison/Oregon Football Star
UPDATE: Harris was arraigned on two arson charges on Wednesday, April 13th, and pleaded not guilty to both. His bail was set at $220,000. Harris’ pre preliminary hearing is set for Tuesday, Apri...
Cumulus Media Apr 11, 2017
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